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Beinn Sciathan

Coordinates: 57°04′47″N 7°17′29″W / 57.07984°N 7.29145°W / 57.07984; -7.29145
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Beinn Scrien
Highest point
Elevation185.6 m (609 ft)
Prominence185.6 m (609 ft)
ListingMarilyn
Naming
Language of nameGaelic
Geography
Map
LocationEriskay, Scotland
Parent rangeWestern Isles
OS gridNF795111

Ben Scrien,[1] is the highest point on the Outer Hebridean island of Eriskay.

Described as an apparently "uninspiring lump" (Michael Fitzpatrick, 2012) it nevertheless commands fine views of Barra, South Uist, Skye, Tiree and Coll. Between the months of may and November Beinn scrien is home to the islands sheep and the Eriskay ponies. The ascent time is between 0.5 and 1.5 hours.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Drainey, Nick (19 April 2009) "Walk of the week: Beinn Sciathan (Ben Scrien), Eriskay" Scotland on Sunday. Retrieved 17 September 2010.

57°04′47″N 7°17′29″W / 57.07984°N 7.29145°W / 57.07984; -7.29145