Fannichs

The Fannichs are a range of mountains located in Highland, Scotland. It lies between Loch Fannich in the southeast and Loch Broom in the northwest. According to Edward Dwelly, the word "fannich" means "flat place".[1]

Fannichs
Highest point
PeakSgùrr Mòr
Elevation1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Naming
Native nameFrìth Fanaich (Scottish Gaelic)
Geography
CountryUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
Council areaHighland

It is well known for its high mountains, including nine Munros:

The Fannichs are also a Special Area of Conservation.[2]

References

  1. Faclair Gàidhlig air son nan sgoiltean le Edward Dwelly, 1902, td 411
  2. "Fannich Hills". Joint Nature Conservation Committee. UK Government. Retrieved May 6, 2018.

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