Angus is a region where the glens are perhaps better known than the mountains around them. Glen Esk is the longest and a real gem with a great variety of scenery, and Glen Prosen and Glen Isla are well worthy of exploration, but Glen Clova is the best known.
The custodianship of the National Trust for Scotland should slowly see the pinewoods spring into new life. The mountains on either side reach almost alpine-like grandeur, and their close proximity to the road means that even the non-mountaineer cannot fail to be impressed.
But the glen has a notorious history too — it was here that 38 MacDonalds — including women and children — were massacred by their guests, probably on the orders of King William I. Glen Feshie is the gem of the northern Cairngorms, enlightened ownership policies in recent years seeing its pinewoods now beginning to return to rude health after years of decline. The glen penetrates far into the mountains and forms a link for walkers heading through to the Geldie — or the Tilt.
This is one few may have heard of, but Gleann Mor — a branch heading south from Glen Alladale in Sutherland — is stunningly beautiful. Much of its appeal comes from the natural birch woods — both planted and regenerating — whose recovery has been enabled both by fencing and reductions in deer numbers carried out by the estate. Glen Lyon ranks amongst the longest of all glens, and its reputation for beauty is almost on a par with Glen Affric.
Hiding round Buachaille Etive Mor's other flank is Glencoe's less-visited but equally wonderful neighbour, Glen Etive. James Bond drove up and over Rannoch Moor and down this steep, snaking ravine to return to his childhood home in the movie Skyfall. Some glens were once ruled by warlike clans who fiercely defended their territory from their neighbours. The feuding may have stopped, but the clan tartans, grand houses and romantic histories live on to this day.
If you have Scottish ancestors, you can plan an unforgettable trip to the glen that your family once called home. Find out about your Scottish family history. Discover who your ancestors were and plan a trip to see for yourself where they lived. You can admire its hills and lochs by walking or cycling along the 79 miles km of the Great Glen Way.
Stop for a bite and a beer at Fort Augustus and watch the boats navigate the locks of the Caledonian Canal into Loch Ness, one of Scotland's natural wonders. Loch Ness contains more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined.
It is 23 miles 37 km long and is deeper than the North Sea. Is there really a monster within its depths? Come and find out for yourself! Spread out your picnic blanket beside the old yew tree at Fortingall and you're having lunch exactly as Roman soldiers did 2, years ago. The yew tree is one of the oldest trees in Europe, and may be up to 5, years old. Pop into the nearby Fortingall Hotel for a drink and you may hear the story that Pontius Pilate was born near the tree and often played beneath its branches.
The yew is just one of the wonders in stunning Glen Lyon. You can walk, cycle or even canoe the Great Glen Way. It runs for 73 miles km across the country, from Fort William to Inverness. Visit advice page. Glencoe, The Highlands. Its finest side is to the east above Glen Turret, but it is more frequently and quickly climbed using tracks from the west.
Schiehallion is one of the most familiar and best known mountains in Scotland. A whaleback ridge from most viewpoints, it appears as a perfect cone when seen from across Loch Rannoch.
Contour lines were invented on the mountain as part of an experiment to determine the mass of the earth. The best access is from Blair Atholl, from where it's a ten mile walk to the top with tracks and paths all the way. The actual ascent path is one of the most benign and easily graded in the district.
The massive, stony summit carries a wind shelter pictured. No roads, towns or villages can be seen from the top, just a magnificent degree panorama of mountains in which the Cairngorms, the Mounth, the Glen Tilt hills, the Drumochter hills and the Ben Lawers group are all prominent. Close to the Highland boundary, it gives excellent views into the Lowlands.
There's a good path all the way though there is quite a substantial drop between the two summits. The view is dominated by Beinn a'Ghlo's principal top, Carn nan Gabhar, and its outlier, Airgiod Bheinn, filling the eastern arc. The Cairngorms are well displayed to the north, and the main feature eastwards is the Ben Lawers massif. A really fine climb. With no higher peaks through the eastern ark it does enjoy extensive views. It can be climbed quickly from Lochain na Lairige but is usually enjoyed as part of a very enjoyable and rocky scramble along the whole ridge.
The ridge is very prominent from Killin. There is a good path all the way, initially along residential roads and then a farm driveway and a woodland path.
The view from the summit is excellent, encompassing the Ben Lawers group, Schiehallion, the Glen Tilt hills, the Mounth and the Ochils. The name is possibly a corruption of Beinn Bhreac "speckled mountain". A sketchy path leads north from King Kenneth's Cairn, from which you venture off left to reach the summit.
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