333 INDE XA À Mhaighdean 232 A' Chailleach 262

A Allt an Fionn Choire 196 An Garbhanach 129 À Mhaighdean 232 Allt an Leòid Ghaineamhaich 179 An Gearanach 129 A’ Chailleach 262 Allt an t-Seilich 158 An Lochan Uaine 159, 163 aaks 280 Allt Bealach a’ Ghoire 187 An Reithe 242 Abbey St Bathan 71 Allt Beithe Garbh 179 An Stac 205 Aberchalder 171 Allt Bruthach an Easain 220 An Stac Scree 205 Aberfeldy 113, 118 Allt Chnàimhean 223 An t-Allt 226 Aberfoyle 118 Allt Coire a’ Bhinnein 132 An Teallach 35, 44, 212, 214-16, 218, Aberlady 38, 85 Allt Coire Ardair 184, 186 225, 227, 215, 41, 43 Aberlady Bay 48-9 Allt Coire Gabhail 137 animals 24-7, see also individual Aberlour 163 Allt Coire Ghaidheil 177 species Abhainn an Fhasaigh 223 Allt Coire Leachavie 177 birds 25-7 Abhainn an Loch Bhig 266, 267 Allt Coire Peitireach 183 mammals 24-5 Abhainn an t-Sratha 243 Allt Coire Rath 132 reptiles 27 Abhainn Camas Fhionnairigh 201 Allt Coulavie 177 Annie Jane memorial 252 Abhainn Cheann a’ Locha 244-5 Allt Daraich 199 Aonach Beag 140 Abhainn Chonaig 179 Allt Dearg 159 Aonach Eagach 43, 120, 132, 216, Abhainn Coire Mhic Nòbuil 228, 229 Allt Dearg Mór 196 139, 34 Abhainn Dubh 241 Allt Druidh 152-3, 162 Aonach Mór 140 Abhainn Ghearadha 240 Allt Gartain 136 Arctic terns 280 Abhainn Gleann na Muice 217-18, 219 Allt Granda 180 Ardgour 120, 133, 140-1 INDEX Abhainn na Cloich 240 Allt Lairig Eilde 136 Ardleish 93 Abhainn nan Leac 200 Allt Loch Bealach a’ Bhuirich 267 Ardtalla 117 Abhainn Srath na Sealga 217, 219 Allt Lòn Malmsgaig 263 Argyll 320 Abriachan Community Woodland 173 Allt Mór 152 Argyll Forest Park 103 Abriachan plateau 168 Allt na Beinne Moire 153 Arkwright, Robert 58 Abriachan Woodland Trust 169 Allt na Dunaiche 204, 205 Arran 23, 38, 87, 117 access to walks 21-3 Allt na Faing 177 Arran Access Trust 98 accidents 313-14 Allt na Giubhsaich 161 Arran Brewery 100 accommodation 292-4 Allt na h-Airidhe 226 Arran Heritage Museum 100 Achiltibuie 271 Allt nam Fraoch 202 Arrochar 104-5 Achnacarnin 271 Allt Poll an Droighinn 267 Arrochar Alps 103 Achriabhach 128 Allt Ruigh 139 Arrochar & Tarbet 129 adders 27 Allt Ruigh nan Ceannaichean 179 Artfield Fell 68 Agricola, Julius 80 Allt Sgiathaig 269 Arthur’s Seat 50, 85, 3 air travel Alltbeithe 177-9 Assynt 264-70, 270-1 to/from Scotland 304-5 Allt-na-reigh Cottage 136-7 Athnamulloch 174 within Scotland 306 Altnafeadh 96, 134-5 ATMs 300 airlines 304 aluminium smelters 37 Auchencat Burn 85 airports 304 Am Basteir 197 Auchineden Hill 59 alder trees 28 Am Beanaidh 153 Ault a’ chruinn 176-7, 181, 182 Allander Water 91 Am Bodac 262 Aviemore 145-6, 151, 163 Allt a’ Bhalachain 105 Am Bodach 129, 139 Aviemore Mountain Film Festival 302 Allt a’ Bhealaich 229 Am Buachaille 261 Aviemore Walking Festival 303 Allt a’ Choire Dhuibh Mhóir 231 Am Fasarinen’s Pinnacles 229, 230 Allt a’ Chonais 189 Am Monadh Ruadh 142 B Allt a’ Ghlomaich 179 American Monument 117 B&Bs 293 Allt a’ Mhèil 182, 184 An Caisteal 262, 264 Bà Bridge 95 Allt an Doire Ghairbh 229 An Caorann Mór 174, 180 Baca Ruadh 208 Allt an Dubh-loch 164 An Cliseam 245 Backaskaill Bay 291 INDEX Bearnaraigh 246 Bealach Uige207,209 Bealach nanSpainteach180 Bealach nanLice197 Bealach naSròine179 Bealach naSgairde198,199 Bealach naLeacaich 208 Bealach nah-Uidhe267 Bealach naCàrnach181 Bealach Mosgaraidh199 Bealach Mór271 208 Bealach Hartaval Bealach Coire Lagan205 Bealach ClaisnanCeap263 Bealach anSgàirne174,175,179 Bealach anLàpain181 Bealach a’Mhòramhain207,209 Bealach a’Chuirn208 Bealach a’Chornaidh268-70,270 Bealach aChoinich270 beaches 38-40 Bay ofTafts 282 278,279 Bay ofSkaill Battle ofCulloden180,320 Bars 294,297-8 Bay189 Barrisdale Barraigh 251-5 255 Barra airport Barra 234,236,237,251-5 Barns Ness85 Bargrennan 68,72-3 Banavie 37 Estate258 Balnakeil village269 craft Balnakeil Balnain 190 65 Balmurrie Balmoral Castle160 Balmoral 160 92 Balmaha Ballygrant 117 Ballochbuie Forest 160 Ballater RoyalDeesideWalking Ballater 161 Bail’ UrTholastaidh237 Bagh Siar252 Bagh a’Deas252 Bàgh a’Chaisteil252-3 305 baggage restrictions Bad Step39,199,201 backpacks 316 334 000 000 Week 303

Map pages Map Photograph pages Index (B) Beinn Alligin44,212,216,226-9, Beinn a’Chaolais117,243 Beinn a’Bhuird157 Beinn a’Bheithir140 Beinglas Falls 94 bees 312 beer 298 188 Beauly Firth Beauly 174 Beattock 69 Ben Loyal256, 262-4, Ben Lomond 41,87,105-7, Ben Ledi 108-10, Ben Lawers41,87,111-12, Ben GlasBurn94 Ben Ever116 Ben Eoligarry255 Ben Cleuch115-17, Ben Cleat200 103-5 Ben Arthur Ben A’an110 bell heather27 Beld Knowe69 Beinn Uidhe264 Beinn Tangabhal 251 Beinn Shiantaich117 Beinn Scalabhat250-1 Beinn Odhar180,181 Beinn naSocaich140 Beinn nah-Aire 250-1 Beinn naFaoghla 246 Beinn Mhòr249 Beinn Mheadhoin157 Beinn Leacach 200 Beinn Ghlas112 Beinn Fhada 137 Beinn EigheNationalNature Reserve Beinn EigheMountainTrail225-6, Beinn Eighe225-6,231,232 Beinn Edra209 Beinn Dòrain95 Beinn DeargMhór198,199,212, Beinn DeargMheadhonach198,199 Beinn DeargBheag218 Beinn Dearg226,228,232-3 Beinn Corradail249 Beinn Buidhe182 Beinn Bhrotain154 Beinn Bheigeir117 Beinn Bheag262 Beinn ant-Socaich179 Beinn anOir117 228 2, 225-6 216-18, 220, , 7 215 109 116

263 107 112 224 Ben Nevis 2,23,35,36,43,120,123- Ben Nevis Ben More Assynt264,268-70 Ben More 103 43,145,147-51,154, Ben Macdui birds 25-7, Bioda Buidhe209 Bigton 291 290 Bight ofSandyGeos ofStromness289 Big Geo Bidein a’GhlasThuill216 Bidean namBianmassif120 Bidean namBian41,132,136-40 Bhatarsaigh 251-4 Bhasteir Tooth197 Beul a’Bhealaich253 Dale276 Berrie Berneray 237,246,254 Benyellary 72,73 Bennachie 152 Benbrack 65,68 Benbecula 246,248 Ben Wyvis189 Ben Vorlich103 Ben, the43 Ben Tangaval 251 Ben Scoravick254 bog asphodels 27 boat travel306 163 Boat ofGarten Blythe Water70 blisters 311 Blanefield 55 Blairmore 258,261 Festival Walking 303 Blairgowrie 118 Blairgowrie Blair Castle158 Blair Atholl152,156-9,163-4 27 blaeberries Blackfold 173 Black Rocks49 Black Cuillins2,24,44,191,194- Black Craig280 Black Burn160,164 156 Black Bridge Bla Bheinn44,194,202-5, bites 312 282 Bis Geos birch trees 28 bird-watching 272 7, 140,168-9,170,216, 157, 164 weather 123 race 124 guided walks124 205, 5 see alsoindividualspecies 203 125 , 5 INDEX 335

88 88 Index (B-C)Index 44 , Balmoral Castle 160 Blair Castle 158 Brodick Castle 98, 100 Castle O’Burrian 40, 282 Dunvegan Castle 194, 210 Invergarry Castle 169, 171 Inverness Castle 174 Kisimul Castle 254 Mormaer’s Castle 238 Neidpath Castle 84 Thirlestane Castle 70 Urquhart Castle 169 Castle 40, 280 Yesnaby via Caisteal Abhail 117 driving licence 307 307-8 hire parking 308 road rules 308 127 Carnethy Hill 51 Castle Kennedy 67 Castle O’Burrian 282 40, 58 Castlebank Park Castlebay 252-3, 254 castles Cateran Trail 118 Cattle Droving 131 cell phones 301, 315 central Highlands 87-119, central islands 87-119, Ceum na Caillich 99 Chalamain Gap 151-3 Chalk Rig Edge 85 Chapel Brae 164 Chest of Dee 155 Cheviot Hills 85 walkingchildren, with 294-5 Chrysanthemum Hill 174 Cille-Bharra 255 Cioch 197 Cir Mhòr 99 Clach Glas ridge 202 car travel 305, 307-8 car travel caravan parks 292-3 160 Bhaidheach Carn a’ Choire 156, 157 Carn a’ Mhaim 154, 262 Carn an Tionail Carn an t-Sagairt Mór 160 Carn Beag Dearg 127 Carn Dearg Meadhonach 127 Carn Etchachan 150 Carn Liath 184, 186 Carn Mairg 110 Carn Mór Dearg 127 Carn Mór Dearg Arête 43, 123, 216, 37 260 see also inside see also 4 56 , 148-9 , Reserve 144 43, 142-64 303 Festival 143 front cover Caledonian pine 175, 225 Calf Craig 116 Callander 108, 109, 118 Camasunary 200, 202, 205 Cambrian quartzite 225 Campbell, Captain Robert 137 Campbells, the 137 camping 21-2, 292-3 Campsie Caper Cairngorms National Nature Cairngorms National Nature 2, 29, 30, Cairngorms National Park cairns 36 Caisteal a’ Mhorair 238 Caisteal Abhail 99 Caisteal Liath 271 Caithness & Sutherland Walking Calder’s Geo 290 Caldons Wood 72 Caledonian Canal 37, 165, 168-74, 37, 55-6, 60 Campsie Fells Canisp 270 Cannich 176 Caolas Mòr 250-1 Cape Wrath 36, 39, 256, 258-62, capercaillies 144 C Cac Carn Beag 159, 162 Cac Carn Mòr 159, 161-2 Cademuir Hill 78 Cadha Gobhlach 216 cafés 294 Cailness 93 Cairn Bannoch 160 Cairn Gorm 43, 142, 145 Cairn Gorm High Circuit 147-51 Cairn Gorm-Macdui 145 Cairn Lochan 147-51 Cairn Toul 155, 162, 163 150 Cairngorm Funicular Cairngorms 2, 24, 43, 118, 142-64, business hours 294, business Bute 118 butterflies 82 105 Buttermilk Burn buzzards 25 163-4 Bynack Lodge 158, 157, 159 Bynack More Byron, Lord 160 196 83 36 to/from Scotland 305 within Scotland 306-7 134-5, 136, Burns, Robert 73 Burra Firth 287 Burra Isle 290 bus travel Buchan Burn 73 Buchan, John 76, 77 Buckie 163 Burabhal 248 Buraval 248 Burki Waters 288 Burn of Selta 280 Burn of Winnaswarta 287 Burnmouth 38, 81-5, bog myrtles 28 Linn 56, 59 Bonnington Station 57 Bonnington Power bonxies 275 books 19-20 75-85 Borders, the 61, Way 86 Borders Abbeys bothies 21, 292 Brae 288 Braemar 151, 152, 154-5, 164 156 Braemar Mountain Rescue Team Braeriach 164 145, 152, 162-3, Bragar 239 Braidshawrig 70 264 Breabag 29 Breadalbane Ness 278, 280 Breck Sands 291 Breckon 163 Bridge of Avon Bridge of Coe 133 Bridge of Oich 171 Bridge129 of Orchy 91, 95, 158 Bridge of Tilt Bridge 240 to Nowhere Broad Cairn 160 Broad Law 75 Brodick 97, 98-9 Brodick Castle 98, 100 100 Brodick Country Park Brogaig 207 brooms 27 Broughton 76, 77 Broughton Place 79 Brown Knowe 70 Bruach na Frithe 44, 194-7, Bruce, Robert 72 the Bruce’s Stone 35, 72 Buachaille Etive Beag 136 Buachaille Etive Mór 41, 120, 132, INDEX Coire naCloiche177 Coire naCirce196 Coire naBanachdich204 Coire Lagan204-5, Coire MhicNòbuil231 Coire MhicFhearchair 212,231-2 Coire Mhèil182 Coire LiathMhór229 Coire Lagan204-5,205 Coire Faoin 208 Coire DubhMór231,232 Coire Dubh182,184 Coire Cas147-51 Coire Ardair185 Coire ant-Sneachda147-51 Coire anLochain150 Coire Altruim134-5 Coire a’Mhàil128 Coire a’Bhasteir197 Coir nanLaogh228 Coigach 264 Cockburnspath 65-6,71,85 Cock ofArran38,101-3, Cobbler Club104 Cobbler, the87,103-5, coasts 38-40 Coast &Cuillinwalk39,199-202, Cnocan Burnglen100 Cnoc a’GheodhaRuaidh261 Cnap Mór93 Clyde Walkway56-60 Park Regional Clyde Muirshiel 53 Clunebeg 172 293 clubs, walking clothing 316-19 Cloffin Burn69 Clisham 234,241,245, climate 2,295-7 194 Clan MacLeod 137 Clan MacDonald Clan Chisholm175 Claigan 210 247 Cladach Chairinis Cladach 100 Clackmannanshire Countryside Path Clachtoll 271 sealock188 Clachnaharry 169 Clachnaharry Clachan ofCampsie60 Clachan naLuib 247-8 336 000 000 Network 116

Map pages Map Photograph pages Index (C-D) 205 6 104 102 201 Coldingham 83, Coire Uaigneich203,204 Coire Peitireach 182 Coire naTulaich 134 Coire naSleaghaich223,224 Cuidhe Crom 161 Cuiashader 241 cross-leaved heath27 crossing streams 314 crossbills 144 Cromdale 163 189 Firth Cromarty 93 Critreoch &StrathearnDrovers’Tryst302 Crieff 91,94,129 Crianlarich credit cards300 Creagan Gorm163 NationalNature Creag Meagaidh Creag Meagaidh 43, 165,184-7, Creag Meagaidh Creag Coire naFiar Bhealaich184 Crail 119 Craighouse 117 Craigellachie 163 Craig Mony189 FellCraig Airie 65,68 Craig 189 146-7,151,153 Coylumbridge country code21 Coulin Forest 230 Cougie 190 cotton grass27 costs 18 Law60 Cort-ma Corryfoyness 173 Corrour Bothy154 Corrour 129,130,130-1 189 Corrimony 140 Corriechoille Hallie215,217,219 Corrie 117 Corran River Corrag Bhuidhepinnacles216 Corra Linn56,59 Corpach sealock170 Cornalees 53-5 cormorants 25 Corbetts 38,61,108 Coral Beaches210 contour maps113 contour lines36 consulates 297 Cairn226 Conservation Conival 264,270 92 Conic Hill compasses 195,318-19 Reserve 184-5 Reserve 3 187 Cuillin, the193-205, Cuilags 276 Drymen 59, 92, 118 Dryburgh 86 Drumnadrochit 168,171-2, 189-90 Drumguish 164 Drumbeg 271 Druim Saighdinis247 driving, 297-9,321 drinking Sidinish247 Drim Douglas Burn70 dotterels 26,143,185 Dore Holm291 75 Donald’s CleuchHeadridge Donalds 61 dolphins 82 Dollar Law77 dogs 22 Dochgarroch lock188 Dochgarroch 169 distress signals315 Dinwall 189 Dibidale 238,241 Dialbeag 239 Dhiobadail 238 Staircase96 Devil’s 128,129 Ridge Devil’s Point154,155 Devil’s BeefTubDevil’s 85 Derry Lodge157,158 Derry Cairngorm154,157 Derry Burn156,159 Dere Street 85 dehydration 312 deer 289 Dandi Geo Dalry 68 Dalness 136 Dale, David58 Dalbeg 239 Daiglen Burn117 D customs 297 curlews 25 Culag CommunityWoodlandTrust271 Cul Mor270 whisky 297 water 299,312 beer 298 23 stalking stags 24 roe deer24,144 red deer24,136,144 see cartravel 5 INDEX 39 337

Index (D-G) Index see also individual species see also Argyll FP 103 Galloway FP 71, 72 FP 145 Glenmore Queen Elizabeth FP 103 140, 168-70 day trips 140-1 the 77 Furnace 223 Furnace G gabbro 195 Gaelic 122, 236, 283, 320-1 Gairland Burn 73 Gairlochy 170 gaiters 316 Gala Hill 70 Galashiels 70 Galloway 61, 71-5 71, 72 Galloway Park Forest Gannel Burn 117 gannets 26, 286 Garadhban 92 Forest Garbh Allt 99 Garbh Bheinn 140-1 Garbh Uisge river 109 Gare Loch 88 Garenin 239 Garloch Hill 56 Garroch Glen 68 Garry Beach 237, 240 Garry-aloteger 244-5 Gartness 91 gas cartridges 305 Gatliff HebrideanTrust 242 Hostels Gatliff Trust 242 Gearr Aonach 137 flowers 27-8 flowers Fochabers 163 food 297-9, 321 footwear 316 James 197 Forbes, Professor 159 156, Fords of Avon EnterpriseForest 175 of HarrisForest 242 parks forest Fort Augustus 37, 169, 171 Fort William 37, 89, 96-7, 121-3, 129, Fort 302 William Mountain Festival Foula 282 of RichardFour Adventures Hannay, Well 161 Foxes’ PresbyterianFree Church 237 frog musicians 112 fulmars 26, 82, 275, 280, 286, 290, flora 27-8, flora 27-8, 8 , 290 59 animals 41 see 180-2 Tourism in Protected 144 Areas F Isle 282 Fair Dell 103 Fairy Falcons Rocks 102 Fallen of Clyde 56-60, Falls Reserve of Clyde Wildlife 57 Falls 162 of Glasallt Falls 165, 174, 179 of Glomach Falls of KirkaigFalls 269 158 of Tarf Falls Head 83 Fancove the 218, 232 Fannichs, 269 Head Faraid fauna, fatigue 311 Féith Buidhe 150-1 travel 306 ferry Chais 147-51 a’ Choire Fiacaill 118-19 Coastal Path Fife 241 Filiscleitir 65 Fingland 117 Finlaggan 195, 196 Choire Fionn Loch 221, 264 Fionn River 233 Fionn-abhainn 22 fires Firth of Clyde 102 Firth of Forth 118 118 Firth of Tay Firthhope Rig 75 Firthybrig Head 75 Fisherfield 218 Forest Hill 281 Fitty Sisters of Kintail 43, 165, 174, Five Flodigarry 206, 207 ethnic cleansing 320 ethnic cleansing Ettrick 69 Euphort 247 European Charter for Sustainable European Geoparks Network 264 310 European Health Insurance Card evacuation 314-15 Ewe Rig 73 313 exposure Eyemouth 82-3, 84 environment 21-32 environment 251, 254-5 Eòlaigearraidh Eoligarry 251, 254-5 316-19 equipment 17, 315, Eriskay 248 40, 289-91, Eshaness 34, 36, 266 inside 80

46 see also 248 front cover front cover short walks 50 English oaks 28 Eag Dhubh 228 eagles 26 Earl’s Seat 55-6 Earra Ghaidheal 320 Eas a’ Chùal Aluinn 256, 265-7, E East Loch Tarbert 254 East Loch Tarbert Easton Burn 78 Eaval 234, 246-8, Edinburgh 45, 46-52, 302 Festival Edinburgh Mountain Film Edinburgh Old & New Towns 29 eider ducks 26 Eildon Hills 34, 79-81, 85, Eilean Darach Estate 217 Eilean Glas 36, 254 Eileanan Siar 234-55 Eiriosgaigh 248 Elgol 194, 199, 200, 200-1 Elie 119 Elphin 270-1 embassies 297 emergencies 315, Dubh Loch 164, 221 Dubh Loch 159 Dubh Lochan ducks 26 Duirinish peninsula 210-11 Duke 156 of Athol Duke 92 of Montrose Dumfoyn 55 Dumfries & Galloway 61, 71-75, 85 Dumgoyach Hill 91 Dùn Bharpa 251, 253 Dun Bhatarsaigh 252 Dun Borrafiach 210 Dún Caan 211 Dùn Deardail 96 238, 241 Dùn Filiscleitir Dùn Othail 238, 240 Dun Scurrival 255 Dùn Sgùrabhal 255 Dùnan Beag 261 Dunbar 85 Dundaff Linn 56, 59 302 Festival Dundee Mountain Film Dundonnell 214 219 Dundonnell Forest Dunglass 85 Dunvegan 210 Dunvegan Castle 194, 210 Durness 260-1, 269 INDEX Glen Feshie 163-4 Glen Falloch 93,94 Glen Etive136 Glen Einich163 222 Glen Docherty Glen Dessary189 Glen Derry156-7 Glen Dee154,155-6,158 Glen Croe103 Glen Conon207 Glen Coe35,95,120-41, Glen Carron189 Glen Cannich174 Glen Canisp270-1 197 Glen Brittle 189 Glen Barrisdale Festival Walking 303 Glen Affric NationalNature Glen Affric 35,165,174-80, Glen Affric Beag220 Gleann naMuice 218 Gleann naMuice Gleann Lichd174,179-80,180,181 Gleann Gnìomhaidh175,179 Gleann Fhiodaig 189 Gleann Einich162 Gleann Dubh270 Gleann Chòinneachain179 Glasgow 45,52-60, Glasath 159 Glas-allt-Shiel Lodge160 Glas Tholl216 Glas MheallMór216 Glas Leitir 226 Glas Bheinn266,267 Glas AlltMór159 Glas Allt160-2 Glamaig 194,197 Gilsa Water289 giardiasis 311 geography 23-4 Ruadh261 Geodha CulanFhraochaidhGeodha 261 ofRustlingStones282 Geo Burn158 Geldie geese 254 239 Gearrannan Lotaigear244-5 Gearraidh 338 000 000 ski centre 95 ski of35,137 Massacre Reserve 2,175 Reserve walk59 short

Map pages Map Photograph pages Index (G-H) 46 121 , 178 135 , 138 Glen Rosa99,117, Glen Quoich182 Glen Orchy95 43,97,120,124-6 Glen Nevis Glen Lyon110 Glen Luibeg 154,156 Glen Lui 154,156,158 Glen Loin103 Glen Lacasdale242 104 Glen Kinglas 182 Glen Kingie 155 Glen Geusachan 165,182,189 Glen Garry Great WildernessTraverse, The218- 27, 280,286,287 great skuas 85 Great Hill Great GlenWay35,42,89,96,165, Great GlenWaterPark 171 Great Glen23,34,166,182 Grantown-on-Spey 163 108 Grahams gorse 27 golden plovers26,143,185,254 golden eagles2,26 Goban Tobha254 Goatfell 87,97,99-100, Gloup Ness291 Global PositioningSystem315,319 Gleouraich 43,165,182-4, Glenvernoch Fell 68 Glentrool 72-3 Glenmore village159 Glenmore Forest Park 145 Glenmore 146,151,156-9 Glenhead Burn68 Glengoyne Distillery91 Glenfinnan 129 Glendale 211 51 Glencorse Reservoir Glencoe Lochan133 Glencoe 133-4, 194,204 Glenbrittle Glenachulish 140 189-90 Glen Urquhart Glen Uig207 Glen Trolamaraig244-5 Glen Tilt 152,156,163-4 Glen Spean165,184-7 Glen Sligachan194,202, Glen Shiel174,180,182, Glen Scaladal200 Glen Sannox99 22, 232, 168-74, day trips 140-1 day trips 170-1 220-1 34 , 4 172-3 100 40 178 184 Gunsgreen House84 gulls 82 Gullane Point49 Gullane Bays38 Gullane 48 guillemots 82,275,280,286 guided walks19 guesthouses 293 grouse 26,144 Groot Ness290 Groban naSgeir211 246 Griomasaigh 246 Grimsay 253 Grianan greylag geese254 grey seals82 TailGrey Mare’s 74-5 Nature Reserve TailGrey Mare’s 61,73-5, grey herons26 the140 Grey Corries, Gresclett 246 Greenock Cut37,53-5, 54 Greenock Aqueduct Hermaness 40, 286-7, 242 Gatliff Herbert helicopters 315 Helensburgh 88 hedgehogs 25 Hecla 249-51, Challenge246 Hebridean Heaval 251-4, heather 27,143 heath spottedorchids28 heat exhaustion312 ofNeolithic Orkney29 Heart health 310-15 Healabhal Mhor210 Healabhal Bheag210 Head ofStanshi290 hazel 28 hazards 312-13 Hay WoodPark 84 223 Hay, George Hawick 86 208,253 Hartaval 197 Corrie Harta Fell 85 Hart Harrowhope 78 234,237,238,241-5, Harris Haroldswick 286-7 hares 25,160,275 Halfway Lochan123,126 haggis 297 H 250 253 287 54 75 244 , 6 INDEX 339

Index (H-L) Index 157, 162-3 L Lacasdale Lochs 242, 245 Ladhar Bheinn 189 Lady of the Lake 110 Lady’s Walk 174 Ladycairn 173 Laggan 170-1, 186 Laggan Cottage 101, 102 Laggan Locks 170 Laggangairn 65 Laggangairn standing stones 68 Lairig an Laoigh 156, 157, 159 Lairig Eilde 133, 136 Lairig Gartain 133, 134-5, 136 Lairig Ghru 145, 150, 151-3, 154, 155, Lake of Menteith 108 Lallans 65 Lamlash Bay 97, 100 Lammermuir Hills 65 Lanark 57-8 language 320-1 Kernsary 222 Kervaig 259 Kessock Bridge 188 Kilfinnan 170 Killantringan 65 Killearn 91 Killiedraught Bay 84 Killin 111-12, 118 King William III 137 Kings House Hotel 95-6 Kingussie 163-4 Kinloch Hourn 189 Kinlochbervie 258, 259-60 Kinlochewe 222-3 Kinlochewe River 222 Kinlochleven 37, 96 Kintail 35 118 Kintyre Peninsula Kintyre Way 118 Kirbest 281 85 Kirk Yetholm Kirkfieldbank 58 Kirkibost 201 Kirkwall 274-5, 291 Kisimul Castle 254 kittiwakes 26, 275, 280, 290 knee strains 311 Knockan 264 Knoydart 189 Kyle of Durness 258 Kyle of Tongue 262 Kytra lock 171 192 78-9 Dùn Deardail 96 Dùn Sgùrabhal 255 152 Mither Tap Torr Dhùin 169, 171 guided walks 192-3 K Kedslie Hill 70 Keisgaig River 261 Kelso 86 Kennacraig 117 J Jacobites 137, 169, 180, 320 Jedburgh 86 Jenkins 171 Park jet planes 167 57 JM Turner John Buchan Society 77 John Buchan Way 61, 76-9, 85 John Muir Country Park John Muir Trust 31-2, 85 John Muir Way 42, 85 Jura 117 junipers 27 internet access 299 internet 20 resources internet Inverarish 211 Inverarnan 93-4 37 Inverclyde hills Inverdruie 146-7 155 Inverey 183 Invergarry 182, 169, 171 Invergarry Castle Inverie 189 Inverkip 53 Inverkirkaig 269 Inverlussa 117 Invermoriston 168, 172 Inverness 96, 167-8, 172, 174 Inverness Castle 174 Inversnaid 93, 106 93 Inversnaid Falls 320 Ireland Irish settlers 320 brochs 34, 210 Iron Age fortsIron Age 238 Islay 117-18 Isle of Arran 38, 87, 97-103, 117 Isle of Bute 118 Isle of Islay 117-18 Isle of Jura 117 234 Isle of Lewis Isle of Raasay 211 Isle of Skye 38, 44, 191-211, 237, see also 166 272, 275, 286-7 272, 275, inside front cover I ice climbing 142, 185 imperial 16, 292, measures herons 26, 254 153 Herons Field herringgulls 82 Heugg 290 88, 92 23-4, Highland Boundary Fault Highland cairns 36 Highland Clearances 320 Highland Cross 174 Highland glens 165-90, Hermaness National Nature Reserve National Nature Hermaness Highlanders 35 Highlands 2, 23-4, 36, 320-1 Hillfoots 114 Hillfoots Link 116 Hillswick 289-90 Hillswick village 291 history 34-7 hitching 308 Hods Hill 69 Hoe, the 211 Hole of Spango 55 holidays 299 holly 28 Holy Island 97, 100 Hopehead Burn 79 Horns of Alligin 227, 228 Horns of Beinn Alligin 225 hostels 293-4 hotels 294 249 Howmore Hoy 40, 272, 273, 275-6 ReserveHoy Nature 275 Huishinish 242 human waste 22 Hushinish 246 Hutton, Charles 113 Hutton’s Unconformity 97 hypothermia 312-13 Hythe Quay 188 In Pin 205 In Pin 197 Inaccessible Pinnacle Inchnadamph 265, 266, 267 industrial revolution 37 infectious diseases 311-12 injuries 313-14 Inner Hebrides 23-4 Innis a Chrótha 179 insect bites 312 insurance 299, 310 INDEX Loch Cluanie174,180 Loch Broom271 Loch Bèin250 267 Loch Bealacha’Bhuirich Loch Beag266 Loch Baghasdail248,249-50 Loch Avon 145 Loch Assynt266,268-70 Loch Arron73 182 Loch Arkaig Loch Ard108 Loch ant-Sabhail271 242 Loch anReithe Loch anEilein145,151 Loch anDuin254 Loch Alsh180 174-80,190 Loch Affric Loch a’Mhuilinn261 Loch a’Mhadaidh232 Loch A’ChairnBhain264 Loch a’Bhealaich179 Little LochBroom218 Little AssyntEstate271 Linn ofDeeCircuit154-6 Linn ofDee152,154,156,157,158 Shore 84 Linkim Lindisfarne 85 lightning 314 lighthouses 36 307 licences, driving Liathach 44,212,226,227,229-31, Lewisian gneiss225,236,249,264 Lewis 35,39,234,237-41, Lord238 Leverhulme, Letterewe Forest 218 Letterewe Estate221,222 Lerwick 282,284-5 Leodhas 237 171 Nature Reserve Leitirfearn Leitir Easaidh271 Lauder 70 Larachantivore Bothy217-18 lapwings 25 340 000 000 Stoerhead 36 Stoerhead St Abb’sHead36,85 7 Noup Head36,281, Flugga36,287 Muckle Eshaness 36 Eilean Glas36,254 Cape Wrath36,258 ,

42 Map pages Map Photograph pages Index (L) 38 6 Loch Coruisk39,194,199-202, Loch Coire MhicFhearchair 232 Loch Rannoch 110, 112 Loch Rannoch Loch Quoich165,182,183 Loch Ossian131 Loch Oich168-9,170,171 Loch ofHoulland290 Loch ofFramgord291 Loch Obisary247,248 189 Loch Nevis Loch Ness166,168-9,171-2 72,73 Loch Neldricken Loch nanLeachd cove201 Loch nanLeachd beach201 Loch nanEun160 246,247 Loch namMadadh 216,217,218,219 Loch naSealga 267 Loch naGainmhich 270,271 Loch naGainimh 263 Loch naCreige Riabhaich Loch naCleavag246 174 Loch Mullardoch 154,159,160-2,164 Loch Muick Loch Morlich153 44,212,218,222-6 Loch Maree Loch Lubnaig 108 Loch Long103,105,180 Loch Lomond87,90,93,103,104, Loch Lomond&theTrossachsNational Loch Lochy166,168-9,170 Loch Linnhe120,133,140,170 Loch Langavat241 Loch Laggan184-5,187 222 Loch Kernsary 37,57,108 Loch Katrine Loch Hourn189 Loch Glencoul266,268-70 182 Loch Garry 151 Loch Gamhna Loch FleodachCoire 267 Loch Fionna-choire 204 Loch Fearna 182,184 264 Loch Eriboll 247 Loch Eport Loch Enoch72,73 Loch Duich174,180 Loch DruidibegNationalNature Loch Druidibeg254 Loch Doine108 Loch Cravadale246 Loch Coulavie177 Monster 173,189 105-7, Park 2,29-30,87,103-10 254 Reserve 4 5 Loch Torridon 227,229, Loch Torridon Loch TollanLochain218 Loch Toll216 Loch Tay 87,110-14,118 248 Loch Surtavat Loch Spotail250-1 Loch Spey187 Loch Slapin194,203 250-1 Loch Skipport 73,75 Loch Skeen 249 Loch Sgioport 241 Loch Seaforth Loch Scavaig199 241 Loch Resort 102 Loch Ranza Lovaig Bay211 Lothian Coast48-9, Lost Valley 133,136-40 Lossit Bay117 211 Lorgill River Lorgill 211 216 Seat Lord Berkeley’s long-distance walks42 70-1 Longformacus 51 Loganlea Reservoir 249 Lochskipport Lochranza 101-3,117 Lochnagar 154,159-62, Lochmaddy 246,247 Estate232 Lochluichart Lochinver 265,270,271 Lochearnhead 118 Lochcraig Head75 Lochcarron 233 Lochboisdale 248,249-50 Lochan Ruadh270 Lochan nanCorp108,110 pass111 Lochan naLairige Lochan naBradhan215 ant-Suidhe 126,127 Lochan Meall Lochan Fada 223,270 Lochan Buidhe150-1 Lochan BealachCornaidh270 Lochan a’Choire 185 Lochan a’Bhainne159 Lochain 216 Lochaber Traverse140 Lochaber 120-41, Loch Voil108 Loch Veyatie 264 Loch Venachar 108 Loch Tummel 110 Loch Trool68,72 Loch Trolamaraig241-2,243 Loch Treig 37,131,184 121 48 7 162 INDEX 341

national see also see also see also Index (L-N) Index Visitor Centre 96 Visitor Centre 80 Centre 2, 29-30, 87, 103-10 national parks, nature reservesnational parks, nature Beinn Eighe NNR 2, 225-6 Cairngorms NNR 144 MeagaidhCreag NNR 184-5 Glen Affric NNR 2, 175 NNR 74-5 Mare’sGrey Tail Hermaness NNR 272, 275, 286-7 Loch Druidibeg NNR 254 Morrone Birkwood NNR 164 St Abb’s Head NNR 61, 81-5 Arran Heritage Museum 100 Glen Coe skiing museum 95 77 John Buchan Centre Kinlochleven Aluminium Story Loch Ness 2000 173 MiningMuseum of Lead 69 HillsThree Roman Heritage national nature reserves,national nature national parks Hermaness NR 272, 275, 286-7 Hoy NR 275 Leitirfearn NR 171 Mull Head Local NR 291 NR 280 Noup Cliffs nature reserves,nature reserves nature Cairngorm NP 2, 29, 43, 142-64 Loch Lomond & the Trossachs NP national parks 29-30, N Na Cnapanan 186 Na Gearrannan Blackhouse Village 239 Na Hearadh 241-5 Narachan 101 Narnain Boulders 104, 105 reservesnational nature 30, Munro, Sir Hugh 108 Munro Society 108 Munros 17, 41-4, 108 2, Murbie 289 Stacks MiningMuseum Lead of 69 museums Musselburgh 85 navigation equipment 318-19 57 Nasmyth, Andrew Neap 287 Neban Point 280 Neidpath Castle 84 Neive of the Spit 73 National Trust 31-2 National Trust for Scotland 29, 98, 99 reservesnature 29-30, 287 39 , 72 288 3 see also inside front cover see also inside front Reserve 164 Service 297 Mugdock Wood 91 Muir, John 85 Muirtown 188 Mull Reserve Head Local Nature 291 Mullach an Rathain 229, 231 Munro bagging 17, 41-4, 108 Merrick 35, 72-3 walk Met Office 295 metric 16, 292, 300, measurements midges 259, 313 Milarrochy 93 military roads 35 Mill Glen 117 Millar Hill 116 Millennium Experiment 56 Millstone 102 Point 101, Milngavie 89, 90-1 Minch 208, 240 Minch Moor 70 Mingulay 252, 254 152 Mither Tap Moaness 276 mobile phones 301, 315 Moffat 69, 74 Moffat Dale 73 302 Moffat Walking Festival Moffat Water 69 Moidart 120, 140-1 Moine Thrust 24, 264 Molingeanais 242 Molinginish 242, 244-5 money 18, 300 moneychangers 300 monsters 173 Monynut Water 71 Moo Stack 290 Moray Firth 96, 168-9 Mormaer’s Castle 238 Morrone 154, 164 Morrone Birkwood National Nature Morvern 120, 133, 140-1 Morvich 174, 176-7, 179 motorcycle travel 305 Mountain Bothies Association 154, 292 25, 160, 275 mountain hares Mountain Track 43, 123-7 Mountain Weather Information Mr Standfast 77 Muckle Flugga 36, 286-7, 287, Muckle Roe 40, 288-9, Merrick, 72-3, the 68, 71, Melrose 79-81, Abbey see also inside 125 front cover Mamores group 43 Manquhill Hill 68 Maoil Daimh 249 Maoile 189 Lunndaidh Maol Chean-dearg 233 Maol Martaig 250-1 maps 35, 299-300, 318-19 Mar Lodge Estate 153, 156-7, 163-4 Marl Loch 49 Massacre of Glen Coe 35, 137 Meall 163 Meall a’ Bhuachaille 145, 159, 163 Meall Dearg 139 Meall Each 223, 224 169, 172, 188 Meall Fuar-mhonaidh Meall na Suiramach 206, 209 111 Meall nan Tarmachan Meanach 130 Meanach Bothy 132 16, 292, 300, measures Maaruig River 245 MacDonalds, the 137 MacGregor, Robert 92 Machir Bay 117 Mackenzie, John 197 MacIntyre, Duncan 197 MacIain, Alastair 137 Maclaren, Alastair Campbell 197 218 Maclennan, Finlay MacLeod,John 194 199, 210-11 MacLeod’s Tables Mad Meg’s Cairn 187 Mainland 282, 291 Mallaig 129, 189 Mam Barrisdale 189 Mamores 120, 128-9, M Lowland Scots 65 Lowland 23 Lowlands Lowther Hill 69 BridgeLuibeg 156 Burn 156 Luibeg path 152 Luibeg Lùibeilt 132 Bheinn 189 Luinne Crag 151 Lurchers Lyme disease 311-12 GeoLyre 280 medical check list 310-11 medical services 310 Megget Stone 84 159, 161-2 Meikle Pap Melrose 63, 70, 79-81, 85, 86 INDEX Orbost 210 Oldshoremore 259 Old Norse283 ofStorr206,207-9, Old Man ofStoer271 Old Man ofHoy40,275-7, Old Man Odin Bay291 Ochil hills87,114-17 Obasaraigh 247 247 Oban namMuca-mara Oaks 28 O Noup Headlighthouse36,281, Noup Head36, 280 Noup Cliffs Nature Reserve 256-71, Northwest Isles2,40,272-91, Northern Cairngorms145-53 Northern 256, Geopark WestHighlands North Uist234,246-8 North Sannox101-3 North Queensferry 118 North Ham289 North Goatfell 99 North BerwickLaw50 North 269 Norman MacCaig Norman Collie197 Nis 237,239-40 Alexander197 Nicolson, Sheriff Walking Newton Stewart Newstead 81 New Tolsta237 New Luce 66-7 New LanarkTrust58 New Lanark29,37,56-60 140-1,168-9 Range Nevis 124 Partnership Nevis 113 Maskelyne Nevil 163 Nethy Bridge 279 Ness ofRamnageo 291 Ness ofHillswick Ness Islands174 Ness Bank174 Ness 237-41, Neptune’s Staircase37,170 Neolithic village278 WorldHeritage Neolithic Heartland 342 000 000 264 Festival 302 site 278

Map pages Map Photograph pages Index (N-R) 240 38 257 277 5 8 , 38 8 oystercatchers 26 Oxen Craig152 37,56,58 Owen, Robert 54 Overton overnight walks317 23-4,236-55 Outer Hebrides outdoor shops319 251 Our LadyoftheSea otters 25 Ossian’s Cave103 272 Orkney Mainland Orkney Isles40, Orkney CommunityEnvironment Orkney 272,273-82,291 orchids 28 peregrine falcons peregrine Penvalla 79 Pentlands’ ScaldLaw49-52, Pentland NationalPark Hills 49-52 Pennine Way85 Penmanshiel Wood71 Peebles 76-7 71 Pease DeanWildlife Reserve Pass ofGlencoe132,136 Paps ofJura117 Pap ofGlencoe133 Pabbay 252 P Proaig 117 28 primrose 193,207 Portree 64-5,66-7 Portpatrick 117 Askaig Port porpoises 82 Pools ofDee152,154 Poolewe 218,219-22 Pollaidh 271 Point ofStoer271 plovers 26,143,185,254 Plodda Falls 190 plants 27-8, planning 17-20 Pittenweem 119 Pitlochry 118 Pilgrims’ Route 85 Pierowall 281 Pictish 283 Piccadilly 153 photography 301 AlliancefortheReal Perthshire Awareness Network274 guided walks274 species Cairngorms 144 see alsoindividual 273 41 51 puffins 26,40,82,275,280,282, public holidays299 pubs 294,297-8 Ptolemy 80,113 Ptarmigan Ptarmigan Route41,106-8 ptarmigans 2,26,107,143,160, rail travel, 276 Rackwick R Quiraing 191,206,208-10, Quinag 256,267-70, Queens Viewlookout59 160 Queen Victoria Queen ElizabethForest Park 103 Q 280 Pulse Skerry Puist Coire Ardair187 River Conon189 River Coe133, 137-8,140 River Clyde37,52,56,58-9 River Carron189 River AvonRiver 156 175,177,179-80 Affric River Hope69 Riskinhope ofSteall120,128-9,216 Ring 289 rhyolite PathRhenigidale 35,241-5 241-5,242,244-5 Rhenigidale restaurants 294,297-8 reserves, rescue 314-15 reptiles 27 reindeer 143, regional parks 73 Rig Redstone red squirrels 25 red grouse26 red deer24,136,144 CuillinHorseshoe197-9, Red Cuillin191,194-205 Red real ales298 razorbills 275,280,286 211 Raasay 282 Mill Rapness Moor87,94,95,130 Rannoch oftheAwfulHand72 Range Association293 Ramblers 286, 287, 185, 268 nature reserves, nationalparks nature reserves, Pentland RP49-52 Hills RP53 Clyde Muirshiel see see see alsoindividualspecies national nature reserves, national nature reserves, 8 traintravel 4 268 209 198 INDEX 343

205 8 , 284 Index (R-S) Index 177-9 Shetland Walking Week 303 Shetlanders 283 Shiel Bridge 176-7 Shiel Burn 116 Shielings 35-6 search & rescue organisations 315 rescue search & Selgovae tribe 80 sessile oaks 28 Seven Hills Race 47 Sgiogarstaigh 237 262, 264 Sgòr a’ Bhatain Sgòr a’ Chleirich 262 Uaine 162, 163 Sgòr an Lochain 262, 263 Sgòr Chaonasaid 262 Sgòr Fhionnaich Sgòran Dubh Mór 152 Sgorr an Iubhai 128, 129 Sgòrr Dearg 140 Sgòrr Dhonuill 140 Sgorr na Ciche 133 139 Sgorr nam Fiannaidh Sgurr a’ Chaorachain 189 Sgurr a’ Mhadaidh Ruaidh 208 Sgurr a’ Mhàim 128-9 Sgurr a’ Mhalaidh 208 Sgurr Alasdair 194, 205 Bhàin 223 Sgurr an Tuill Sgurr Chòinnich Beag 140 Sgurr Dearg 44, 194, 204-5, Sgurr Dubh 223, 224 180, 181 Sgurr Fhuaran 216 Sgurr Fiòna Sgurr Mhairi 197, 199 Sgurr Mhic Choinnich 205 Sgurr Mhór 228 Sgurr Mór 232 Sgurr na Càrnach 180, 181 Sgurr na Ciche 189 Sgurr na Ciste Duibhe 180, 181 Sgurr na Moraich 180, 182 Sgurr na Stri 200, 201, 202 43, 174, Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan Sgurr nan Gillean 197, 202 Sgurr nan Saighead 180, 182 Sgurr nan Spainteach 180, 181 197 Shadbolt, Leslie shags 82 Sheabhal 251-4 Sheigra 259 Shenavall 217-18, 219 Shenval 190 Shetland 272, 282-91 Shetland Amenity Trust 294 Shetland Isles 40, see also individual species 7 , 114 14, Reserve 61, 81-5 260 Society 32 common seals 25, 101 seals 25 grey Sandwood Estate 259 Sandwood Loch 258, 261 Sandy Loch 276, 277 Sannox 101 Sannox Burn 101 Sanquhar 68-9 Scabcleuch 69 Scald Law 51-2 Scalloway 290 Scalpaigh 254 Scalpay 254 Scardroy 189 Scarp 242, 246 Scavaig River 201 Schiehallion 36, 41, 87, 111, 112- St Abb’s Head National Nature Nature Head National St Abb’s 255 St Barr’s Chapel 173 St Columba 169, St Cuthbert 79, 82, 85 St Cuthbert’s Way 81, 85-6 St Dubhthach 175 St Ebbe 82 Priory 94 St Fillan’s St John’s Town of Dalry 68 St Kilda 29 St Mary’s Loch 63, 69, 84 St Ninian’s Isle 291 Pool 291 St Peters Sanday 291 Sandwood Bay 39, 256, 258-62, school holidays 299 Sconser 211 Scots pine 28 Scott, Sir Walter 57, 73, 110 Scotti 320 302 Scottish Borders Walking Festival Scottish Gaelic 122, 236, 283, 320-1 Scottish Independent Hostels 293 Scottish Mountaineering Club 108, 142 Scottish Mountaineering Council 293 Scottish Natural Heritage 30, 31 Scottish Outdoor Access Code 21-3 Scottish Rights of Way & Access Scottish Wars of Independence 72 Trust 32 Scottish Wildlife Scottish Youth Hostel Association 293 scrambling 216 sea birds 40, seals 3 , 83 130-1 forts 80 Birds 31, 237, 241 S 310-15 safety Sàil Gharbh 268-70, 270 Sàil Ghorm 268-70 Sàil Liath 215-16, 217 Sàil Mhór 231 St Abb’s Head 36, 38, 81-5, Rob Roy 92 Rob Roy Way 118 Rob Roy’s cave 93 Robert the Bruce 72 Roberts, Tony 218 Robertson, Reverend AE 108 roe deer 24, 144 Rois-bheinn Ridge 140 Romans 34-5, 79-81, 320 Ross Wood 93 Rothiemurchus Estate 145, 163 Rough Knowles 116 Row Head 279 28 rowan trees Rowardennan 92-3, 106 Roy, Rob 92 Royal Society for the Protection of Roybridge 186 Ruadh Stac Mòr 232 rubbish 22 River 136 Coupall 135, River 179 Croe River156, 158 Dee 68, 152, 154, River Enrick 190 94 River Falloch 94 River Fillan River Forth 116 River Garry 156, 240 River Kirkaig 264, 269 River Lochy 170 River Meig 189 River Muick 161-2 River 173, 174 Ness River Nethy 159 River Nevis 170 River Nith 68 River Oich 171 River 184 Quoich River 184-5 Spean River 163, 187 Spey 158 River Tilt River 70-1, 75, 85 Tweed road rules 308 Road to the Isles, the 37, 120, 129-32, INDEX Southern UplandWay42,61,63-71, Southern Cairngorms153-62 Southend 118 South Uist234,237,248-51,254 South Laggan170 189 ridge South Kintail South HeadofCaldersgeo291 236 South Harris South Ham289 south, the61-86, Sound ofIslay117 social welfare 37,58 snow bunting143 312 snakes Snaid Burn93 Smudge 218 Lesingham 197 Smith, Reverend Slioch 44,212,222-4,225, Slioch &BeinnEigheMountain Sligachan 194,195,200,201-3,211 sleeping bags318 Skye 23 275 skuas 95,142,150 skiing 237 Skigersta Brae278,279 Skara Sithean nah-Iolaireich 261 144 siskins Silver Burn116 silver birchtrees 28 Sidhean Mòr271 shrubs 27-8 shops 294 344 squirrels 25 Sputan Bán177 sprains 314 Spittal ofGlenshee118 Spittal ofGlenmuick160,161,164 &Wildlife ofSpeysideWalking Spirit 182,184 Spidean Mialach Spidean Coire nanClach232 Spidean Coinich268-71 Spidean a’Choire Léith229 Speyside Way42,145,163 Spey Bay163 129,140,184-5 Spean Bridge Southern Uplands2,23,63-71 000 000 85, walks84 short Trail Festival 303

Map pages Map Photograph pages 66-7 224 Index (S-T) 62 35 standing stones6,66,68,91,282, 23 stalking Staffin 206-7 99 Stacach Ridge Stac Polly271 Stables, the116 154 Sròn Riach Sron naCiche197 Sròn Gharbh139 Sròn Carsaclett245 Sròn Aonaich107 Sròn a’Ghoire 184 Sròn a’Bhealain198 Sròn aGhoire 187 Srathan Buidhe221 218 Srath naSealga Stoerhead 36, Stoerhead Stoer 271 78 Stobo Kirk Stobo 76 Stob PoiteCoire Ardair184,187 Stob naDoire 134-5 Stob naBroige135 Stob Dubh136 Stob Dearg134-5 Stob Coire Sgreamhach 136 Stob Coire nanLochan132,138 Stob Coire naCloiche177 Stob Coire Leith 139 Stob Coire Etchachan159 Stob Coire ant-Sneachda 147-51 Stob Coire a’Mhàil129 Stob Coire a’Chairn129 Stob Binnein103 stings 312 Louis286 Robert Stevenson, Steornabhagh 238-9 Stein 210 steam railway163 128 Steall Meadows Staoineag 130 Stank Glen108-10 Strathspey Steam Railway 163 Strathspey Steam Railway Strathspey 156 Strathfarrar 189 Strathconon 189 Strathabhal 242 Strath Chailleach261 Stralaval 242 stoves &fuel305,317-8 Storr 207-8 Stornoway 237,238-9 117 Storakaig Stonehaven 88 Stonebyres powerstation58 44 6 SUW, Sutherland 256 sundew 28 sunburn 313 Suilven 269,270,271 Stulan Burn164 Stuic 160 Stuc a’Chroin103 Stùc a’Choire DhuibhBhig229 Stronsay 291 Stromness 278-9 68 Stroanpatrick stream crossings314 Sweetshaw Brae69 Swan, William124 Toll anLochain 216 Toe Head254 242,244-5 Toddun (Todun) Tobha Mòr249 Timothy Pont35 time 301 Tillicoultry 115-16 Tigh-na-sleubhaich 96 TICs 302 ticks 312 28 thrift Three Sisters132,136 RomanHeritage Three Hills Three Brethren 70 Thorntonloch 85 81 Thomas theRhymer 53 Thom, Robert Steps,the77 Thirty-Nine Thirlestane Castle70 72 the Bruce,Robert 253 Thartabhal Thacla 249-51 Teviot 85 River terns 280 tents 319 Temple Pier 172 Telford, Thomas169 300-1 telephone services Tay 118 Bridge Tarmachans range111 Tarf 158 WaterBridge Tarf Water156 Tarbert 118 280 tammy norrie Tail Burn73 T Centre 80 mobile phones301,315 emergencies 315 see Southern UplandWay INDEX , 345 91

282 279 213 75 Index (T-Y)Index see also individual 95 , 235 guided walks 237, 241 93 guided walks 90 species animals 24-7 plants 27-8 Wood 116 Falls of Tarf 158 of Tarf Falls 61, 73 Mare’sGrey Tail 93 Inversnaid Falls 190 Plodda Falls Sputan Bán 177 Stulan Burn 164 42, 87, 89-97, 103, 106, 168, Yair 70 Yair Water 70 Yarrow 291 Yell 49 Yellowcraig Castle 40, 280 Yesnaby coast 34, 278-80, Yesnaby Geo 279 Yettna Y Wester Ross 44, 212-33, Western Isles 2, 23-4, 234-55, Westray 272, 274-273, 280 Whangie 59 whisky 297 White Bridge 155, 158 White Coomb 61, 73-5, West Hill of Ham 289 West Island Way 118 West Side Coastal Walk 239 West Westray Coast 280-2, Whiteadder Water 71 Whitehope Knowe 85 wild camping 293 wild hyacinths 27 wildflowers 285 24-8, wildlife wood anemones 27 Wood, Captain 197 Woodland Trust Scotland 32 Woodland Trust’s Woodhill World Heritage sites 29 Wragge, Clement 123 Watermeetings Forest 69 Forest Watermeetings 210 Waternish peninsula weather 2, 295-7 West Affric Estate 177 West Bay 252 West Gordon Way 152 West Highland Railway 129 West Highland Way 2, 35, 37, 41, books 19-20 coast walks 38 clubs 293 day walks 16 distances 16 equipment 17 302-3 festivals guided walks 19 20 internet resources level of difficulty 16 long-distance walks 42 megawalks 16 overnight walks 317 walkingresponsible 22 314-15 safety short walks 38 walk descriptions 16 when to walk 17-18 294-5 with children Mhic Nòbuil 228 Abhainn Coire Abhainn na Cloich 240 196 Choire Allt an Fionn An Steall 128, 132 94 Beinglas Falls Bonnington Linn 56, 59 Corra Linn 56, 59 Dundaff Linn 56, 59 Eas a’ Chùal Aluinn 256, 265-7 of Glasallt 162 Falls of Glomach 165, 174, 179 Falls of KirkaigFalls 269 V 310 vaccinations of Kirbuster 291 Vat 236, 251-4, 252 39, Vatersay vegans 298 vegetarians298 Vikings 320 282, 290 Villians of Ure visas 302 VisitScotland 302 W walking Wanlockhead 69 Ward Hill 273, 275, 276, 277 Wars of Independence 35 washing 23 wasps 312 water 299, 312 Water of Ken 68 67 Water of Luce Water of Nevis 128 Water of Trool 68 waterfalls 230 208 240 225, 264 to/from Scotland 305-6 within Scotland 308-9 U 246-8 Uibhist a Tuath Uibhist a’ Deas 248-51 Uig 207 Uisge Dubh Poll a’ Choin 159 Uists 234 Unapool Burn 266 Unesco World Heritage sites 29 Unish house 210 PresbyteriansUnited Free 237 Unst 272, 286-7 Urquhart Castle 169 Torrin 203 tourist information 302 Town Loch 289 Tràigh Eais 255 Tràigh Ghearadha 237 Tràigh Mheilein 246 Tràigh Mhór 255 train travel transport 304-9 Traquair 70 travellers cheques 300 28 trees 32 for Life Trees Trimontium 79, 80, 81 Trimontium Walk 80 Triple 232 Buttresses Trolamul 243 Trossachs 29, 103, 108 Trotternish 206-10, Trotternish peninsula 191 true left & right 16 Hill 51 Turnhouse Tweedmouth, Lord 175 Tweed valley 76 Tweed Walk 84 Tweedsmuir 84 Twin Law 70 Tyndrum 91, 94 Torridonian 222, sandstone 214, Tom an Eite 132 228 Tom na Gruagaich Tomich 190 Tomintoul 163 Tomnahurich bridge swing 188 Tongue 256, 262-4 Torr Dhùin 171 Torridon 35, 44, 212, 226-33, Toll Ban 231 Toll Ban 240, Tolsta 237-8, 346 WORLD TIME ZONES

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NORTH Bermuda Morocco 1am PACIFIC (UK) Midway Is Canary Is (US) OCEAN (Sp) GULF OF Mexico MEXICO The Bahamas Cuba Haiti Mauritania Hawaii Eastern 12pm Mali (US) CARIBBEAN Caribbean Cape Islands Verde Guatemala SEA Senegal Burkina Nicaragua Guinea Faso Panama Venezuela Guyana Liberia Ghana Galapagos Is Colombia Suriname GULF OF EQUATOR (Ecuador) GUINEA Ecuador Kiribati 8am (UK) Samoa Ascension 2.30am Peru Brazil 9am 7am Tahiti French Tonga Cook Is Polynesia Bolivia (NZ) (Fr) SOUTH 12am 2am ATLANTIC 3.30am Pitcairn Is Easter Is Paraguay OCEAN 1am (UK) (Chile)

Chile Uruguay New Argentina Tristan da Cunha Zealand (UK) Gough Is 12.45am SOUTH (UK) Chatham Is PACIFIC (NZ) OCEAN

Falkland Is (UK) South Georgia & South Sandwich Is Bouvet Is (UK) (Norway)

12am1am 2am 3am 4am 5am 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm WORLD TIME ZONES 347

12pm 1pm 2pm3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm 11pm 12am Sun Mon

Severnaya Zemlya (Russia) Svalbard Zemlya Frantsa-Iosifa (Norway) (Russia) Novosibirskie KARA (Russia) Novaya Zemlya SEA LAPTEV Ostrovo (Russia) Line Date

SEA International EAST SIBERIAN SEA BARENTS SEA

Sweden 12am 1pm 2pm 7pm 9pm 11pm Finland Norway 3pm 10pm 4pm 5pm Russia Latvia Denmark SEA 3am OF BERING Poland Belarus OKHOTSK SEA 2am Germany 4pm 6pm Ukraine France Austria Kazakhstan Romania Mongolia Italy Uzbekistan 4pm Kyrgyzstan North Korea Greece Turkey Turkmenistan NORTH China South Japan Tunisia MEDITERRANEAN Syria Iran Afghanistan Korea PACIFIC SEA Iraq 4.30pm 8pm 3.30pm Tibet (China) OCEAN 2pm 5pm Nepal Algeria Pakistan 5.45 EAST Libya Saudi pm Egypt India CHINA 1pm Arabia 6.30 Taiwan SEA 4pm pm Northern 5.30 Myanmar Niger Oman pm Mariana 6pm 9pm Is (US) Marshall Chad Eritrea Yemen Thailand Is (US) BAY OF Sudan ARABIAN BENGAL Philippines 12am SEA 5.30pm Vietnam Nigeria Ethiopia Central African 3pm Sri Lanka Federated States Republic Palau of Micronesia Kiribati Somalia Maldives Malaysia 11am Congo Kenya Nauru EQUATOR Gabon 1pm Congo Indonesia (Zaire) Papua New Tanzania Guinea SOUTH 6.30 East Solomon Is PACIFIC Seychelles Timor 4pm pm OCEAN Angola Malawi Cocos (Keeling) Zambia Is (Aust) Vanuatu Madagascar Namibia Zimbabwe Mauritius Fiji INDIAN OCEAN 9.30 Reunion (Fr) Botswana Mozambique (Fr) pm New Caledonia 11.30 Australia 10.30 pm South pm Norfolk Is Africa Lord Howe (Aust) Is (Aust)

New Zealand Prince Edward Is TASMAN (S. Africa) French Southern & SEA Antarctic Territories (Fr) SOUTHERN OCEAN Heard & McDonald Is (Aust)

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