Meall nan Ceapraichean

Ceap, meaning a back or hilltop

Meall nan Ceapraichean, meaning "Hill of the Hilltops," is a Gaelic name suggesting a rounded or elevated landform, likely of modest height and prominence. The name reflects the linguistic and cultural landscape of the Scottish Highlands, where such topographic terms often encode historical and environmental knowledge. It matters as an example of how Gaelic place-names preserve insights into early perceptions of the landscape.