What is recorded here
Bald red head
Maol Chinn-dearg, meaning "bald red head," likely refers to a hill with a reddish or eroded appearance, possibly due to iron-rich soil or rock. Its name suggests cultural or linguistic roots in Gaelic, reflecting early perceptions of its landscape. A local mountain or hill; wider significance not recorded.
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Places near here
Aonach air ChrithMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Sgùrr an Doire LeathainMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
DoireleathanShepherds Cottage (post Medieval)(possible) · 1.6 mi
Coire An LochainNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 1.6 mi
Allt A' ChoireSheepfold (post Medieval) · 2.2 mi
Cluanie InnEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 2.7 mi
Battle of GlenshielMajor battlefield · 3.8 mi
Rubha Dubh nam FiadhIslet · 5.0 mi
Forcan RidgeCliff · 6.2 mi
Doire na h-AchlaiseWood · 7.3 mi
Loch HournBay · 7.4 mi
Eilean Mhogh-sgeirIsland · 7.6 miOther information
Photo: John Allan · CC BY-SA 2.0