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Beinn nan Creagan

Hill, Mountain in Nairnshire

Scotland

Beinn nan Creagan

Unclassified road at Cantrydoune Cottages
Unclassified road at Cantrydoune Cottages Credit: Douglas Nelson

Beinn nan Creagan is a prominent hill located in Nairnshire, Scotland. It lies approximately 10 kilometers southeast of Nairn, a small town on the Moray Firth coast. With an elevation of 371 meters (1,217 feet), it is considered a hill rather than a mountain.

The hill is part of the scenic countryside of Nairnshire and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, attracting both locals and tourists. The ascent to the summit is relatively gentle, making it accessible to people of different fitness levels.

Beinn nan Creagan is characterized by its heather-covered slopes and rocky outcrops. The terrain is mostly grassy, with some areas of bracken and scattered trees. The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and deer, adding to the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.

From the summit of Beinn nan Creagan, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Moray Firth, the surrounding farmland, and distant mountain ranges. On clear days, it is possible to see the Cairngorms National Park to the southwest, as well as the Black Isle and Ben Wyvis to the northwest.

Overall, Beinn nan Creagan offers a rewarding outdoor experience for those seeking stunning views, peaceful surroundings, and a chance to connect with nature in the beautiful Nairnshire countryside.

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Beinn nan Creagan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.474233/-4.0289975 or Grid Reference NH7844. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Unclassified road at Cantrydoune Cottages
Unclassified road at Cantrydoune Cottages
Unclassified road passing Cantrydoune Farm
Unclassified road passing Cantrydoune Farm
Track above Finglack
Track above Finglack
B9006, Drummossie Muir
B9006, Drummossie Muir
Highland Tourist Route, B9006 near to Cantraybruich
Highland Tourist Route, B9006 near to Cantraybruich
Culloden Viaduct The viaduct was built to carry the Highland Railway to and from Inverness across Strathnairn. The designer and engineer was Murdoch Paterson. The viaduct, built on a curve, is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, 549 metres (1800 feet) and has 28 arches. It has been carrying trains since first opening on 1 November 1898. It is also known as Nairn Viaduct.
Culloden Viaduct
The viaduct was built to carry the Highland Railway to and from Inverness across Strathnairn. The designer and engineer was Murdoch Paterson. The viaduct, built on a curve, is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, 549 metres (1800 feet) and has 28 arches. It has been carrying trains since first opening on 1 November 1898. It is also known as Nairn Viaduct.
Culloden Viaduct The viaduct was built to carry the Highland Railway to and from Inverness across Strathnairn. The designer and engineer was Murdoch Paterson. The viaduct, built on a curve, is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, 549 metres (1800 feet) and has 28 arches. It has been carrying trains since first opening on 1 November 1898. It is also known as Nairn Viaduct.
Culloden Viaduct
The viaduct was built to carry the Highland Railway to and from Inverness across Strathnairn. The designer and engineer was Murdoch Paterson. The viaduct, built on a curve, is the longest masonry viaduct in Scotland, 549 metres (1800 feet) and has 28 arches. It has been carrying trains since first opening on 1 November 1898. It is also known as Nairn Viaduct.
Woods near Dalroy Sunlight and shade among the trees on the south side of the minor road under the viaduct in Strathnairn.
Woods near Dalroy
Sunlight and shade among the trees on the south side of the minor road under the viaduct in Strathnairn.
Near Finglack Rough pasture stretches up the slope until it gives way to heather moor.
Near Finglack
Rough pasture stretches up the slope until it gives way to heather moor.
Above Croygorston Rough grass in what is probably a wet hollow below the ridge.
Above Croygorston
Rough grass in what is probably a wet hollow below the ridge.
Croygorston It's not all that easy to see over the whins lining the edge of the minor road in this square,but there is almost a gap just here. Note the brown branches of dead whins. After a severe winter in 2010/2011, a lot of whins have died. The Culloden Viaduct is in the background.
Croygorston
It's not all that easy to see over the whins lining the edge of the minor road in this square,but there is almost a gap just here. Note the brown branches of dead whins. After a severe winter in 2010/2011, a lot of whins have died. The Culloden Viaduct is in the background.
Dead Whins All over the area there are brown branches of dead whins, evidently too tender to survive the severe winter of 2010/2011. In 2011 there was not the usual display of whin flowers in May. Whins, however, regrow from their roots if the stems are cut, burned or otherwise damaged, so it will be interesting to see how long it takes them to return to their former glory.
Dead Whins
All over the area there are brown branches of dead whins, evidently too tender to survive the severe winter of 2010/2011. In 2011 there was not the usual display of whin flowers in May. Whins, however, regrow from their roots if the stems are cut, burned or otherwise damaged, so it will be interesting to see how long it takes them to return to their former glory.
A Clearing by the Road Much of the road here passes through thick conifer plantations. Here, however, there is a clearing. The yellow flowers are <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2504282">NH7845 : Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)</a>, and the reason for the clearing should have been obvious before I found out the hard way; <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2504285">NH7845 : Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)</a> means what it says - it grows in bogs. I got my sandals very wet and muddy, and my feet very dirty.
A Clearing by the Road
Much of the road here passes through thick conifer plantations. Here, however, there is a clearing. The yellow flowers are NH7845 : Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum), and the reason for the clearing should have been obvious before I found out the hard way; NH7845 : Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) means what it says - it grows in bogs. I got my sandals very wet and muddy, and my feet very dirty.
Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) Part of a fine display in a very wet hollow by the road. The name Asphodel is interesting, because it has become the second part of the word 'daffodil', from a supposed connection because both have yellow flowers. The second part means 'bone break' and is apparently said to be because the bones of cows which eat the plant become prone to breaking.
Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)
Part of a fine display in a very wet hollow by the road. The name Asphodel is interesting, because it has become the second part of the word 'daffodil', from a supposed connection because both have yellow flowers. The second part means 'bone break' and is apparently said to be because the bones of cows which eat the plant become prone to breaking.
Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum) A single spike, showing the flowers in detail.
Bog Asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)
A single spike, showing the flowers in detail.
Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) This plant takes its name from the arrangement of the leaves on its stems, which is not apparent in this image. It is the first of the heathers to flower each summer.
Cross-leaved Heath (Erica tetralix)
This plant takes its name from the arrangement of the leaves on its stems, which is not apparent in this image. It is the first of the heathers to flower each summer.
Forest near Cantraydoune Part of the conifer plantation on the north side of the minor road.
Forest near Cantraydoune
Part of the conifer plantation on the north side of the minor road.
A Clearing by the Road Just here there is a break in the fairly unrelenting block of forest on the roadside. The path looks purposeful but seemed to peter out a short distance in.
A Clearing by the Road
Just here there is a break in the fairly unrelenting block of forest on the roadside. The path looks purposeful but seemed to peter out a short distance in.
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Beinn nan Creagan is located at Grid Ref: NH7844 (Lat: 57.474233, Lng: -4.0289975)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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