Cnapan nan Clach

Rising from the eastern side of Glen Quoich, this high-altitude shoulder offers a rugged, stony ascent above Braemar. It serves as a stark introduction to the scale of the Beinn a’ Bhuird massif, providing an impressive vantage point over the remote depths of the glen and the granite tors of Ben Avon.

• •The name is Gaelic for 'The Hillock of the Stones,' a literal reference to the weathered granite boulders and scree that clutter its broad summit.
• •It is frequently traversed by walkers making the long journey from Braemar toward the Beinn a' Bhuird plateau, providing a useful landmark before the featureless navigation of the high ground begins.
• •From the top, the massive cliffs of Coire na h-Oiche are visible to the north, offering a much more intimate view of the mountain’s architecture than is possible from the valley floor.
• •If you reach the top and find the wind isn't actively trying to blow you back to Braemar, you have experienced a rare moment of Cairngorm tranquility.