The highest mountain in Scotland (and Britain) is Ben Nevis at 1343m/4406ft. Any mountain over 914m/3000ft is known as a Munro; those less than 3000ft, but higher than 2500ft, are referred to as a Corbetts.
The following sites will be of use to anyone interested in hill walking in Scotland:
- The Scottish Mountaineering Club was founded in 1889 and is one Scotland’s oldest mountaineering clubs.
- The Mountaineering Council of Scotland is the representative body for climbers, walkers, mountaineers and cross-country skiers who enjoy the Scottish mountains.
- Scottish Hills is the place to discuss all things related to hill walking in Scotland
The following Gaelic words are used which mean mountain or hill:
- aonach (can also mean ridge);
- beinn or ben;
- cnoc;
- monadh (can also refer to a mountain range);
- sgor, sgorr or sgurr.
- Carn (or cairn) usually refers to a mound or heap of stones, but has also been used in naming mountains. Coire, meaning corrie, refers to a hollow in a mountain – usually near the top.