Buachaille Etive Mòr, Highland mountain and ridge near Glen Etive, Scotland.
The mountain features a distinctive pyramidal shape reaching 1021 meters, with four peaks connected by a five-mile ridge at the head of Glen Etive.
The Abraham brothers accomplished the first ascent of the Crowberry Ridge route in 1900, establishing a significant milestone in Scottish mountaineering history.
The mountain appears in multiple films, including the James Bond movie Skyfall, cementing its status in Scottish landscape cinematography.
Visitors can access the mountain from the layby at Altnafeadh, with winter climbs requiring ice axes and crampons for safe navigation.
The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'great herdsman of Etive', reflecting its commanding position over the surrounding landscape.
Location: Highland
Location: Ardchattan and Muckairn
Location: Lismore and Appin
Elevation above the sea: 1,021 m
GPS coordinates: 56.64730,-4.89780
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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