Meall na h-Eilde, Mountain summit in Highland, Scotland
Meall na h-Eilde is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands rising to 838 meters between the Great Glen and Glen Garry. It features a distinctive northern ridge lined with several small mountain lakes along its path.
The mountain served as refuge after the Battle of Culloden in 1746, when those fleeing the conflict sought shelter in this remote area. Local support networks helped sustain people taking cover in these hills.
The name comes from Scottish Gaelic meaning Hill of the Hinds, reflecting the deer that shelter in the eastern corrie. Visitors today walk through the same landscape that has shaped the region's connection to its wild nature.
The summit can be reached from two directions: the southern approach starting at Eas Chia-aig waterfall or the northern route from Greenfield in Glen Garry. Expect changeable weather and bring appropriate gear, as conditions on the ridge can shift quickly.
The mountain sits on Scotland's main drainage divide where water flows in opposite directions down its slopes. Southern streams travel west toward the coast while northern slopes drain east into Loch Oich through the River Garry.
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