What is recorded here
Beinn an Sithein rises to approximately 600 metres and is part of the rugged terrain of the Cowal Peninsula. Its name, meaning "Mountain of the Fairies," reflects local folklore associating the hill with mythical or supernatural beings. It matters as a landmark within the scenic and culturally rich landscape of Argyll.
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Places near here
Lochan ShiraReservoir (20th Century) · 1576 yd
Lochan Shira, DamDam (20th Century) · 1.2 mi
Beinn BhuidheMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Allt An StacainShieling Hut (post Medieval)(possible) · 1.8 mi
Beinn BhoidheachMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Glen ShiraPlatform(s) (period Unassigned) · 2.8 mi
Eagles fallWaterfall · 4.1 mi
Duncan Ban MacIntyre MemorialMonument · 4.6 mi
Mightiest Conifer in EuropeSilver Fir · 5.7 mi
Fraoch Eilean CastleCastle (medieval) · 5.7 mi
Kilchurn CastleCastle (medieval) · 5.9 mi
Black IslandsIslet · 5.9 miOther information
Photo: John Ferguson · CC BY-SA 2.0