Glas Bheinn

Glas Bheinn is a mountain summit in the Scottish Highlands, reached along the route from Scourie to Lairg. Its rounded top stands at 776 metres above sea level. A large cairn marks the highest point, built by generations of walkers. The mountain is listed as a Marilyn, a Corbett and a HuMP, three separate hill classifications used across Britain and Ireland. Teams of volunteers keep these lists up to date on the Database of British and Irish Hills. The name Glas Bheinn comes from Scottish Gaelic and means ‘green mountain’. The peak is one of many in the region whose Gaelic names describe their colour or shape. Glas Bheinn is also included in the main Scottish hill lists, alongside the two-thousanders and the Munros. Its prominence and relative height make it a reliable guide for navigation in the open moorland. Visitors reach the summit by following paths that climb steadily from the surrounding glens. The final section is a broad grassy shoulder leading to the cairn. From the top, the view stretches north to the coast and south across the heart of Sutherland. On clear days Ben Klibreck and Ben Loyal appear on the horizon. The silence and space give a strong sense of being far from towns and roads.