Scotland
Beinn an t-Seilich
719M
2359FT
About Beinn an t-Seilich
Rising between the remote glens of Diomhan and Eany, this rugged granite peak offers a quieter alternative to Arran’s more famous northern summits. The terrain is characteristically rough, featuring steep heather and rocky outcrops. It serves as a magnificent grandstand for viewing the jagged skyline of Caisteal Abhail and the neighbouring Witches’ Step.
Key Statistics
Rank
10th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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134m
Nearest Town
Argyll and Bute
Geology
You are walking on layers of mud and sand compressed into tough rock. Strips of hardened volcanic rock also cut through the ground beneath your feet.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NN200079
Latitude
56.2295°N
Longitude
4.9053°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as "Hill of the Willow," likely referring to the hardy scrub found in the lower reaches of the surrounding glens rather than the wind-battered granite of the summit.
- •The summit provides a spectacular vantage point for viewing the "Witch's Step" (Ceum na Caillich), a massive V-shaped cleft on the neighbouring ridge of Caisteal Abhail.
- •The hill's western slopes drop away toward the Kilbrannan Sound, offering a clear view across the water to the long, low profile of the Kintyre peninsula.
- •To the east, the mountain overlooks a National Nature Reserve in Gleann Diomhan that protects the Arran Whitebeam, a tree species found nowhere else in the world.
- •Standing at 719 metres, the hill misses out on major list status by just a few dozen feet—a geographic oversight that ensures you will likely have the summit views all to yourself.