Binnein an Fhidhleir, Mountain summit in Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Description
Binnein an Fhidhleir is a mountain in the Arrochar Alps with two distinctive rocky summits joined by steep ridges. The eastern peak is called Stob Coire Creagach, while the western summit carries the main mountain's name.
History
This mountain is classified as a Corbett, a category for Scottish hills between about 762 and 914 meters high. This classification system emerged from systematic surveys of Scottish peaks by climbers and geographers.
Culture
The name comes from Scottish Gaelic and means 'the fiddler's peak', reflecting how local communities named mountains based on folklore and landscape features. This naming tradition shows how language and storytelling shaped the way people understood the land around them.
Practical
Start at the Butter Bridge car park, where multiple routes are available for different abilities. You can choose a steep direct ascent or take gentler paths from Glen Kinglas depending on your fitness level.
Did you know?
This mountain carries two separate names for its two peaks, which can create confusion for newcomers planning their climb. This naming reflects how older surveys divided the landscape into individual features rather than treating the formation as one unified mountain.
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