What is recorded here
The brindled greyish one
An Riabhachan, meaning "The Brindled Greyish One," likely refers to a hill with a mottled or streaked appearance, possibly due to its rocky or vegetated slopes. Its geological character may reflect the typical schist or granite formations common in the Scottish Highlands, though specific details remain undocumented. It matters as a reflection of Gaelic landscape naming traditions, which often describe natural features vividly and poetically.
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Places near here
Meallan Buidhe na FheadainMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Sgùrr na LapaichMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Loch An TachdaidhCauseway (period Unknown), Island (period Unknown) · 3.2 mi
Allt NeadCup Marked Stone (neolithic) - (bronze Age) · 3.2 mi
Pait LodgeHunting Lodge (period Unassigned) · 3.5 mi
Loch MonarBuilding (period Unassigned) · 3.7 mi
Eas na MuiceWaterfall · 7.0 mi
Sputan BànWaterfall · 7.4 mi
Memorial To Pipe Major William Collie RossMemorial · 8.6 mi
Eilean a' MhuillidhIsland · 9.2 mi
Prince Charlie's Cave, Glen StrathfarrarCave (period Unassigned) · 12 mi
Clach nan Con-fionnNamed rock · 14 miOther information
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