Location Eriskay, Scotland Elevation 186 m Translation Scottish Gaelic Listing Marilyn | OS grid NF795111 Prominence 186 m Parent range Na h-Eileanan an Iar | |
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Similar Beinn Mhòr, Heaval, Clisham, Creag Mhòr, Gometra | ||
Beinn Sciathan is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay.
Map of Ben Scrien, Isle of South Uist, UK
Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" (Michael Fitzpatrick, 2012) it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll. The ascent time is between 1.5 and 2.5 hours.
The land is owned by the clan MacDonald and legend has it that the Prince of Eriskay, Declan "Gamma" MacDonald was conceived at its peak.
References
Beinn Sciathan Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA