Ruigh Mheallain

Rising to 594 metres in the Northwest Highlands, this Dodd lies in remote, rugged country characteristic of Wester Ross. The name derives from Gaelic, suggesting a rounded hillside grazing area. Modest in stature but demanding in approach, it occupies wild terrain where hillwalking requires solid navigation skills and self-reliance.

• •The name Ruigh Mheallain comes from Scottish Gaelic, with 'ruigh' meaning a shieling or hill pasture and 'meallain' likely referring to a small rounded hill or lump, suggesting this was once summer grazing land for livestock.
• •At 594 metres, it qualifies as a Dodd, one of the hills in Scotland between 500 and 2999 feet with a prominence of at least 30 metres, placing it among several hundred modest summits that reward those who seek out quieter ground.