Skye Gallery 1 Panoramas
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Looking across Loch Scavaig from Elgol to the Cuillin.
The peaks of the Cuillin on the skyline are (L-R): Bidein Druim nan Ramh, An Caisteal, Sgurr na Bhairnich, Bruach na Frithe, Sgurr a' Fionn Choire, the Basteir Tooth, Am Bàsteir, Sgurr nan Gillean, and Pinnacle Ridge (just in the clouds at the far right).
Translations Of Gaelic Names:
Gaelic Name | Translation |
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Bidein Druim nan Ramh | Peak of the Ridge of the Oars |
An Caisteal | The Castle |
Sgurr na Bhairnich | Limpet Peak |
Bruach na Frithe | Slope of the Deer Forest |
Sgurr a' Fionn Choire | Peak of the Fair Corrie |
Am Bàsteir | possibly from basdair, obscure Gaelic for cleft |
Sgurr nan Gillean | Peak of the Young Men |