Mam nan Carn

Positioned on the long northern ridge of Beinn iutharn Mhòr, this Munro Top offers a high-altitude perspective of the remote Braemar backcountry. Its broad, stony summit provides a wild sense of isolation, looking across the deep trench of Glen Ey towards the sprawling, heather-clad masses of the Cairnwell pass.

• •The name Mam nan Carn is derived from Scottish Gaelic, translating as 'the rounded hill of the cairns'. While 'Carn' is a common term for stony summits, 'Mam' specifically describes a large, breast-shaped hill or a high mountain pass.
• •The summit offers a commanding view directly down the length of Glen Ey to the north, while to the southwest, the distinctive profile of the Beinn a' Ghlò massif dominates the skyline across the deep hollow of the Tarf Water.
• •Because it sits deep within the Mounth, the approach from the nearest road at Inverey involves a long walk or cycle of approximately 10 kilometres just to reach the base of the ridge.
• •As a Munro Top, it is frequently treated by peak-baggers as a mere waypoint on the circuit toward Beinn iutharn Mhòr, making it a reliable spot for those who prefer the company of ptarmigan over fellow walkers.