| Fraochaidh | |
|---|---|
 Fraochaidh, showing its forested lower slopes. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 879 m (2,884 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 551 m (1,808 ft) |
| Listing | Corbett, Marilyn |
| Geography | |
| Location | Highland and Argyll and Bute, Scotland |
| Parent range | Grampian Mountains |
| OS grid | NN029517 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 41 |
Fraochaidh (879 m) is a mountain in the Grampian Mountains, located between Glen Coe and Oban on the west coast of Scotland. It lies on the border of Highland and Argyll and Bute.
The Grampian Mountains are one of the three major mountain ranges in Scotland, occupying a considerable portion of the Scottish Highlands in northern Scotland. The other major mountain ranges in Scotland are the Northwest Highlands and the Southern Uplands. The Grampian range extends southwest to northeast between the Highland Boundary Fault and the Great Glen, occupying almost half of the land area of Scotland and including the Cairngorms and the Lochaber hills. The range includes many of the highest mountains in the British Isles, including Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui.
Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. The scenic beauty of the glen has led to its inclusion in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, one of 40 such areas in Scotland. A review of the national scenic areas by Scottish Natural Heritage in 2010 made reference to the "soaring, dramatic splendour of Glen Coe", and "the suddenness of the transition between high mountain pass and the lightly wooded strath" in the lower glen. It also described the journey through the glen on the main A82 road as "one of the classic Highland journeys". The main settlement is the village of Glencoe located at the foot of the glen. The glen is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town can play host to up to 25,000 people. Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay is a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
A steep sided mountain, many of its approaches are covered in thick forest plantations. The best route to the summit is from the Glen Coe side to its north. [2]
