Meall na h-Oidhche

Situated in the western Highlands north of Loch Duich, this modest 551-metre Dodd offers a relatively straightforward ascent through typical Highland terrain. The summit provides a worthwhile vantage point over Kintail and the surrounding glens, though it remains well off the beaten track compared to its more celebrated neighbours in the Five Sisters range.

• •The name Meall na h-Oidhche translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'hill of the night', though the specific reason for this nocturnal association has been lost to time—whether it refers to a legendary night-time event, the hill's dark appearance, or simply its position relative to the path of the sun remains unclear.
• •The hill sits in the shadow of the famous Five Sisters of Kintail ridge to the south, making it an attractive option for those seeking quieter ground away from the popular Munro routes.
• •Its classification as a Dodd—a hill between 2,000 and 2,499 feet with at least 50 feet of prominence on all sides—places it in a select group of modest but distinctive Scottish peaks catalogued by hillwalking enthusiasts.