What is recorded here
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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Places near here
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Corrour BothyBothy (20th Century) (1967), Building (post Medieval) · 2.0 mi
Hutchison Memorial HutBothy (20th Century) (1954) · 2.2 mi
Stag RocksCliff · 2.2 mi
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