Scotland
Creagan nan Sgiath
697M
2287FT
About Creagan nan Sgiath
Rising above the southern shores of Loch Tay, this Graham is a prime spot for observing the more famous Ben Lawers range from a safe, quiet distance. It’s a classic Scottish hill: largely comprised of heather, hope, and an impressive amount of hidden water.
Key Statistics
Rank
161st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs
Prominence
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112m
Nearest Town
Blaircreich
Geology
You are walking on hardened layers of volcanic debris, sand, and mud. These foundations are occasionally crossed by veins of light-colored volcanic rock.
Classifications
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OS Grid Reference
NN485143
Latitude
56.2969°N
Longitude
4.4497°W
Did You Know?
- •The name Creagan nan Sgiath translates from Gaelic as 'Crag of the Wings,' a tribute to the golden eagles and buzzards that frequent the thermal currents rising from the glen below.
- •Though it stands at a modest 697 meters, its isolation provides an unobstructed 360-degree view that stretches from the Trossachs in the south to the high Breadalbane peaks in the north.
- •Geologically, it occupies a significant spot near the Highland Boundary Fault, serving as one of the first true 'highland' ramparts encountered when traveling north from the Lowlands.
- •The slopes are dotted with the remains of old stone shielings, evidence of a time when local crofters drove their cattle up these hills for summer grazing and much-needed peace and quiet.
- •The 'Hill of the Wings' name is sadly metaphorical; the only actual wings you’ll encounter belong to the local midge population, who treat every passing hiker as a luxury all-you-can-eat buffet.