What is recorded here
Hill of the scorching or singeing
Beinn an Dothaidh is a hill in the Scottish Highlands, with an elevation of approximately 680 meters and a prominence of around 200 meters. Its name, meaning "Hill of the scorching or singeing," may reflect historical land use such as controlled burning or a local legend involving fire. The hill is part of the broader cultural and geological landscape of the region, significant to local identity and traditional place-name studies.
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Loch TullaMilestone (20th Century) · 2.0 mi
Bridge of Orchy StationRailway Station (19th Century) · 2.1 mi
AchalladerBurial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 2.2 mi
Achallader Castle (ruins)Castle · 2.2 mi
Loch Tulla Viewpoint Info PlaqueVisitor information · 3.0 mi
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memorial to Duncan Ban MacIntyreMemorial · 4.3 mi
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Photo: Iain Russell · CC BY-SA 2.0