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Beinn a' Mhuilinn

Hill, Mountain in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Beinn a' Mhuilinn

Two Kingspan/Proven turbines Beside the South Uist Museum.
Two Kingspan/Proven turbines Credit: Gordon Brown

Beinn a' Mhuilinn is a hill located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is part of the Monadhliath Mountains range, which stretches across the Highland region. The hill stands at an elevation of 809 meters (2,654 feet) above sea level, making it a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The terrain of Beinn a' Mhuilinn is characterized by rugged slopes and rocky outcrops, providing a challenging but rewarding climb for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands. The summit offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, including nearby Loch Ness and the Cairngorms National Park.

The hill is accessible via various hiking trails that wind their way through the heather-covered moors and pine forests that blanket the slopes. Wildlife such as red deer, mountain hares, and golden eagles can often be spotted in the area, adding to the allure of this remote and wild landscape.

Overall, Beinn a' Mhuilinn is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a taste of Scotland's rugged beauty and untamed wilderness.

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Beinn a' Mhuilinn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.216908/-7.3716464 or Grid Reference NF7526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Two Kingspan/Proven turbines Beside the South Uist Museum.
Two Kingspan/Proven turbines
Beside the South Uist Museum.
Reeds, Loch Chill Donnain
Reeds, Loch Chill Donnain
Old walls above Loch Àird an Sgairbh
Old walls above Loch Àird an Sgairbh
Dun, Loch na Muilne The OS map identifies this small island in Loch na Muilne as the site of a dun. It appears that the island can be reached by a causeway or series of stepping stones.
Dun, Loch na Muilne
The OS map identifies this small island in Loch na Muilne as the site of a dun. It appears that the island can be reached by a causeway or series of stepping stones.
Visiting Flora MacDonald's birthplace
Visiting Flora MacDonald's birthplace
Barp Reineval chambered cairn Chambered cairn with a kerb formed by large orthostats. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9818/south-uist-reineval" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9818/south-uist-reineval">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Barp Reineval chambered cairn
Chambered cairn with a kerb formed by large orthostats. LinkExternal link
Mill Loch Dun A ruined dun in Loch na Muilne. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9846/south-uist-kildonan-mill-loch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9846/south-uist-kildonan-mill-loch">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Mill Loch Dun
A ruined dun in Loch na Muilne. LinkExternal link
Flora Macdonald Memorial Cairn Cairn erected to memory of Flora Macdonald. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9848/south-uist-milton-flora-macdonald-memorial" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9848/south-uist-milton-flora-macdonald-memorial">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Flora Macdonald Memorial Cairn
Cairn erected to memory of Flora Macdonald. LinkExternal link
Peat cutting. Peat is cut for fuel, I was going to say winter fuel, but summers here can be pretty cold too. This is a relatively large scale cutting with some mechanisation. Near Loch nan Caorach. Tracks leading into the interior, and stopping suddenly shown on maps of the Western isles are usually peat roads, built to get the peat out.
Peat cutting.
Peat is cut for fuel, I was going to say winter fuel, but summers here can be pretty cold too. This is a relatively large scale cutting with some mechanisation. Near Loch nan Caorach. Tracks leading into the interior, and stopping suddenly shown on maps of the Western isles are usually peat roads, built to get the peat out.
South Uist Gaelic Arts Community Centre and Museum by the A865
South Uist Gaelic Arts
Community Centre and Museum by the A865
Peat cuttings near Unasary The road along the southern side of Loch Eynort ends at Unasary. Similar peat cuttings are a frequent roadside sight in South Uist.
Peat cuttings near Unasary
The road along the southern side of Loch Eynort ends at Unasary. Similar peat cuttings are a frequent roadside sight in South Uist.
Lazybeds by Loch Aineort Lazybeds are the traditional way of growing crops in small patches of soil. My thanks to Angus Campbell, who tells me that these ones were made by his father Neil, and that his father still cultivates them in 2008, albeit not on this site. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1340713">NF7728 : Former Lazybeds by Loch Aineort</a> shows the same piece of land in 2008. Only potatoes can be grown, and Neil always plants Kerrs Pink. He starts by spreading seaweed on the ground in February, and then turns the soil to create the lazybeds. The seed potatoes are planted in April, and the crop is harvested from September onwards, depending on the weather. Angus also makes lazybeds, but he says they are not as good as his father's ones.
Lazybeds by Loch Aineort
Lazybeds are the traditional way of growing crops in small patches of soil. My thanks to Angus Campbell, who tells me that these ones were made by his father Neil, and that his father still cultivates them in 2008, albeit not on this site. NF7728 : Former Lazybeds by Loch Aineort shows the same piece of land in 2008. Only potatoes can be grown, and Neil always plants Kerrs Pink. He starts by spreading seaweed on the ground in February, and then turns the soil to create the lazybeds. The seed potatoes are planted in April, and the crop is harvested from September onwards, depending on the weather. Angus also makes lazybeds, but he says they are not as good as his father's ones.
Flora Macdonald's birthplace, South Uist
Flora Macdonald's birthplace, South Uist
Moorland track, South Uist The track leads towards a hill loch where there may be brown trout worth catching.
Moorland track, South Uist
The track leads towards a hill loch where there may be brown trout worth catching.
Chambered cairn at Reineabhal. A Neolithic burial cairn on the side of Reineabhal. Central chamber constructed with stone slabs, covered by a huge stone cairn and with large kerbstones around the perimeter. The similar cairn at Barpa Langais <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NF838658">NF838658</a> is more easily accessible and can be entered.
Chambered cairn at Reineabhal.
A Neolithic burial cairn on the side of Reineabhal. Central chamber constructed with stone slabs, covered by a huge stone cairn and with large kerbstones around the perimeter. The similar cairn at Barpa Langais NF838658 is more easily accessible and can be entered.
Farm buildings at Mingearraidh The end of the road with farm buildings. Rather more extensive than the usual croft.
Farm buildings at Mingearraidh
The end of the road with farm buildings. Rather more extensive than the usual croft.
Road to Loch nan Caorach, Mingearraidh
Road to Loch nan Caorach, Mingearraidh
Former Lazybeds by Loch Aineort This grassy area is the same one as shown 39 years earlier in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/200780">NF7728 : Lazybeds by Loch Aineort</a>. It was surprising to see that the shape of the beds has vanished, because in many places the ridges of old lazybeds can be seen. My thanks to Neil Campbell for showing me round his former croft. The only active lazybeds I saw during 10 days in the Hebrides this spring were the immaculate ones in Neil's own garden.
Former Lazybeds by Loch Aineort
This grassy area is the same one as shown 39 years earlier in NF7728 : Lazybeds by Loch Aineort. It was surprising to see that the shape of the beds has vanished, because in many places the ridges of old lazybeds can be seen. My thanks to Neil Campbell for showing me round his former croft. The only active lazybeds I saw during 10 days in the Hebrides this spring were the immaculate ones in Neil's own garden.
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Beinn a' Mhuilinn is located at Grid Ref: NF7526 (Lat: 57.216908, Lng: -7.3716464)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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