Fannichs

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Fannichs
Sgurr Mor Summit, looking WSW. - geograph.org.uk - 728821.jpg
Highest point
Peak Sgùrr Mòr
Elevation 1,110 m (3,640 ft)
Naming
Native nameFrìth Fanaich (Scottish Gaelic)
Geography
CountryUnited Kingdom
CountryScotland
Council area Highland
Range coordinates 57°42′N5°01′W / 57.700°N 5.017°W / 57.700; -5.017

The Fannichs are a range of mountains located in Highland, Scotland. It lies between Loch Fannich in the southeast and Loch Broom in the northwest. According to Edward Dwelly, the word "fannich" means "flat place". [1]

It is well known for its high mountains, including nine Munros:

The Fannichs are also a Special Area of Conservation. [2]

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References

  1. Faclair Gàidhlig air son nan sgoiltean le Edward Dwelly, 1902, td 411
  2. "Fannich Hills". Joint Nature Conservation Committee. UK Government. Retrieved May 6, 2018.