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Schiehallion

Also known as: Sìth Chailleann, Sìdh Chailleann

Schiehallion — Named summit at 1083 m.

Schiehallion

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Schiehallion is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Sìth Chailleann. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 1083 m.". Coordinates: 56.6669°, -4.1003°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Schiehallion (; Scottish Gaelic: Sìth Chailleann, IPA: [ʃiˈxaʎən̪ˠ]) is a prominent cone-shaped mountain in the Breadalbane region of the Scottish Highlands, in the county of Perthshire. It rises to 1,083 metres (3,553 ft) and is classed as a Munro. Schiehallion has a rich flora, interesting folklore and archaeology, and a unique place in scientific history for an 18th-century experiment in "weighing the Earth". It is near the centre of mainland Scotland. The mountain's popularity amongst walkers led to erosion on its footpath and extensive repairs were undertaken in 2001.

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Background

History

The slopes of Schiehallion have been inhabited and cultivated since the first millennium BC until approximately two hundred years ago. Schiehallion has been used for grazing sheep and stalking red deer. Since 1999 the eastern side of the mountain has been owned by the John Muir Trust.

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Coordinates
56.6669, -4.1003
Address
Perthshire, Scotland

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Where is Schiehallion?
Schiehallion is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.6669°, -4.1003°.