You can’t mistake Schiehallion. The prominent cone shaped mountain is visible from many locations on clear day. Located in Perthshire, near the village of Kinloch Rannoch, the distinctive munro is a popular climb for walkers.
Schiehallion myths
Schielhallion is Sìth Chailleann (spelling varies) in Gaelic, and is 3553 ft high, and its shape was formed by ice age erosion. Many believe the mountain is an extinct volcano. Sìth Chailleann translates as the fairy hill of the Caledonians is surrounded in myth and legend. You can find out more here.
Photography of Schiehallion
The munro is one of these iconic Scottish images. You can’t mistake Schiehallion. It can be photographed at any time of day throughout the year and still look interesting and instantly recognisable. Heading out to the Loch Rannoch, Kinloch Rannoch or Rannoch Station it fills your vista for many miles. Backlit by the low winter’s sun, snow capped or wearing the morning mist like a cloak, it never disappoints.
