
What is recorded here
Beinn an Eòin is shown as a mountain / peak on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Beinn an Eòin is a Scottish mountain located in the Highlands, with an elevation of approximately 873 metres (2,864 ft). It is part of the Grampian Mountains and lies within the Monadhliath range, an area characterised by ancient, hard-wearing granite geology. The mountain's Gaelic name, meaning "Hill of John," may reflect a local historical or saintly association, though specific folklore is not widely documented. It matters as a notable landmark within the broader landscape of the Scottish Highlands, contributing to the region's natural and cultural heritage.
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