Binnein

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Binnein

SS Sir Walter Scott, the engine room Looking down from the main deck. — SS Sir Walter Scott, the engine room Credit: Alan Murray-Rust

Binnein is a prominent hill located in the county of Perthshire, Scotland. Standing at an impressive height of 1,174 meters (3,852 feet), it is classified as a Munro, which means it is one of the many mountains in Scotland that exceeds 3,000 feet in height. Situated in the Southern Highlands, Binnein is part of the Ben Lawers range and is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and challenging hiking trails.

The hill is composed mainly of metamorphic rock, with its summit offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including Loch Tay and the nearby peaks of Meall Nan Tarmachan and Meall Garbh. The slopes of Binnein are covered in a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered patches of woodland, creating a diverse and picturesque landscape.

Access to Binnein is primarily via the village of Killin, situated at the eastern end of Loch Tay. From here, there are various routes available to reach the summit, with the most popular being from the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. The hike is considered moderately challenging, with steep ascents and rough terrain, but the reward of reaching the summit and taking in the breathtaking views makes it well worth the effort.

Binnein attracts both experienced hikers and nature enthusiasts alike, who are drawn to its rugged beauty and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning Scottish countryside. It is advisable to check weather conditions and be properly equipped before attempting the ascent, as the weather can change rapidly at higher altitudes.

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Binnein Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.243787/-4.4105338 or Grid Reference NN5008. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

SS Sir Walter Scott, the engine room

Looking down from the main deck.

Alan Murray-Rust

SS Sir Walter Scott at Loch Katrine Pier - 1998

This shows the vessel before the addition of the forward deck cabin and the new funnel Link – not – in my opinion – an improvement.

Alan Murray-Rust

Sad view of the SS Sir Walter Scott

Tied up and awaiting new boiler and other repairs, the venerable steam ship looks unlikely to be in service in summer 2022.

Gordon Brown

View of Loch Katrine leaving the pier

Gordon Brown

The Lady of the Lake leaves Trossachs Pier for an excursion on Loch Katrine

Gordon Brown

The waters from the Glen Finglas Reservoir, 2 miles to the east, enter Loch Katrine

Gordon Brown

Eilean Molach (Ellen's Isle) in Loch Katrine

The home of Ellen, Sir Walter Scott's heroine in his epic poem "The Lady of the Lake".

Gordon Brown

The parting of the ways

Two forestry tracks at a junction above Loch Katrine.

Gordon Brown

The path up from Loch Katrine

This path is on what is called "The Primrose Route" - and there certainly were primroses.

Gordon Brown

The Loch Katrine road, squeezed between steep ground and the water's edge

Note the typical water-board metal fencing.

Gordon Brown

Waterfall on the Achray Water

The Achray Water splits into two separate parts upstream from here and these join up again downstream. This is therefore only about half of the full flow, but still produces impressive falls.

Richard Sutcliffe

Island in Loch Katrine

This un-named island did not exist until Loch Katrine's water level was raised in 1902 and again in 1919. The tiny island nearer the camera (Otter Island) did exist before the changes in levels, but is much smaller in extent than previously.

Richard Sutcliffe

Islands in Loch Katrine

The larger (un-named) island did not exist until Loch Katrine's water level was raised in 1902 and again in 1919. The tiny island nearer the camera (Otter Island) did exist before the changes in levels, but is much smaller in extent than previously.

Richard Sutcliffe