Beinn Shiantaidh

Beinn Shiantaidh

Sunset over Beinn an Òir and Beinn Shiantaidh with Corra Bheinn to the right. Photo by K Gow
Highest point
Elevation 757 m (2,484 ft)
Prominence 303 m (994 ft)
Listing Marilyn, Graham
Naming
Translation holy mountain (Gaelic)
Pronunciation Scottish Gaelic: [pjeɲ ˈhiən̪ˠt̪ʰəʝ]
Geography
Location Jura, Scotland
OS grid NR513747
Topo map OS Landranger 61

Beinn Shiantaidh (Gaelic: holy mountain) is the second highest peak of the Paps of Jura on the island of Jura, Scotland. It stands at 757 metres above sea level, and with over 300 metres of relative height is therefore a Graham.

Coordinates: 55°54′03″N 5°58′48″W / 55.90097°N 5.98011°W / 55.90097; -5.98011


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