Blaven, Skye

Blaven, Skye - Mountains and uplands
Height: 3044 feet.

The meaning of the name Blaven or Bla Bhienn is confused and is variously documented as "blue mountain", "warm mountain", "sunny mountain", "mount of the blast" or "hill of bloom".

Blaven is the eastern most peak of the Black Cuillin and is separated from the Cuillin range by Glen Sligachan. Blaven is the highest of the surrounding mountains and is managed by the John Muir Trust.

".... and even if I came in sight of Paradise, what price it's moon without Blaven?" - Sorley Maclean - "The Island"

Date: June 2000

Location: view from the B8083 Broadford to Elgol road near Torrin

Blaven, Skye


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