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Best sounding Munro Name
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by OpenC » Tue Jun 21, 2016 12:37 pm
Great thread
One of my favourite things about Scottish mountains is their names
An Teallach and Schiehallion both have great names I reckon, with Braeriach an honourable third.

An Teallach and Schiehallion both have great names I reckon, with Braeriach an honourable third.
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by NickyRannoch » Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:27 pm
All my favourites have been taken Sgurr a Mhaoraich, Eididh clach nan Geala and Schiehallion.
There is also something satisfying about going the other way. I just like Driesh.
There is also something satisfying about going the other way. I just like Driesh.
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by Tom282 » Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:06 pm
a bhuidheanach bheag. Listen to the pronunciation-it is just brilliant. 

Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by Sgurr » Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:31 pm
Schiehallion. It sounds as if you are starting off gently, climb it, and come down to earth with a final "N"
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by IanEzzi » Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:15 pm
I've gotten obsessed with Beinn Chabhair, pronounced as per Walkhighlands - Beinn HOW-ar
Have always liked Trilleachain but I think I'm getting swept up with the meaning as well - Oystercatcher.
Also liked the (less intuitive) Walkhighlands pronounciation of Achalaider - Beinn Ach-AHlaidar
Have always liked Trilleachain but I think I'm getting swept up with the meaning as well - Oystercatcher.
Also liked the (less intuitive) Walkhighlands pronounciation of Achalaider - Beinn Ach-AHlaidar
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by BlackPanther » Thu Jun 23, 2016 9:34 am
I like Sgurr na Lapaich pronounced Polish way (Skurna Uapa), also Sgurr na h-Ulaidh (sounds Hawayan) and An Stuc (where you can get stuck).
The one I hate most is Maoile Lunndaidh, because no matter how hard I try, I can't pronounce it

The one I hate most is Maoile Lunndaidh, because no matter how hard I try, I can't pronounce it


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Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by teaandpies » Thu Jun 23, 2016 12:09 pm
I like the sound of Vorlich...sounds like Klingon 

Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by Sabbathstevie » Thu Jun 23, 2016 1:12 pm
Well it just has to be Braigh Coire Chruinn-Bhalgain. Love the meaning too!
But have always had a soft spot for Braeriach.
But have always had a soft spot for Braeriach.
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by razzah » Tue Jun 28, 2016 9:20 am
I like Mullach Clach a'Bhlair and Beinn Heasgarnich 

Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by dav2930 » Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:31 pm
Another vote here for A' Mhaighdean (and also for Bidean Druim nan Ramh if that's allowed).
I also like the sound of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair - lots of bouncy syllables.
I also like the sound of Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair - lots of bouncy syllables.
Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by ExpatEddie » Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:49 pm
2 of my earliest Munros were A' Mharconach and Sgairneach Mhor and I love the sound of these names. Along with many others which many have mentioned.
But if I had a dog I would call it Blaven
after the my last Skye Munro.
But if I had a dog I would call it Blaven

Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by Uncle Grumpy » Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:34 pm
Spidean Mialach is one of my favourites, then there's always Tom O'Connor.
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Re: Best sounding Munro Name
by Beaner001 » Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:14 pm
Great thread, no right or wrong answers
Braeriach for me

Braeriach for me
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