Suilven
Suilven (Scottish Gaelic: Sùilebheinn) is a mountain in Scotland. Lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises from a wilderness landscape of moorland, bogs and lochans known as Inverpolly National Nature Reserve. Suilven forms a steep-sided ridge some two kilometres (1+1⁄4 mi) in length. The highest point, Caisteal Liath ("Grey Castle" in Scottish Gaelic), lies at the northwest end of this ridge. There are two other summits: Meall Meadhonach ("Middle Round Hill") at the central point of the ridge is 723 metres (2,372 ft) high, whilst Meall Beag ("Little Round Hill") lies at the southeastern end.
| Suilven | |
|---|---|
| Sùilebheinn | |
Suilven | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Prominence | 496 m (1,627 ft) |
| Listing | Graham, Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 58°06′54″N 5°08′13″W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Pillar mountain |
| Language of name | Old Norse + Scottish Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [ˈsuləvjeɲ] |
| Geography | |
Suilven | |
| OS grid | NC153183 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 15 |
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