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Ben Macdui

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Ben Macdui
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Hill of the son of Duff
Ben Macdui is the second-highest peak in the United Kingdom, with an elevation of 1,309 meters, and is part of the Cairngorms mountain range in Scotland. It is a prominent granite massif with a long history of geological significance and is associated with Scottish folklore, including its name, which is linked to the Gaelic for "Ben of the Son of Duff," possibly referencing a historical or legendary figure.

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Photo: Steve Partridge · CC BY-SA 2.0