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Beinn Dorain
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Beinn Dorain viewed from the south.
Highest point
Elevation 1,076 m (3,530 ft)
Prominence 332 m (1,089 ft)
Parent peak Beinn a' Chreachain
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Naming
Language of name Scottish Gaelic
Geography
Location Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Parent range Bridge of Orchy Hills, Grampian Mountains
OS grid NN325378

Beinn Dorain is a famous mountain in Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic words Beinn Dòbhrain, which means 'hill of the otter'. Standing tall at 1,076 meters (3,530 feet), it is part of the beautiful Bridge of Orchy hills in Argyll and Bute. Beinn Dorain is known as both a Munro and a Marilyn, which are special categories for mountains in the UK based on their height and how much they stand out from the land around them.

Discover Beinn Dorain

Beinn Dorain is a popular spot for hikers and nature lovers. It offers amazing views of the Scottish Highlands. The mountain's unique shape and location make it a landmark in the area. Many people visit to experience the wild beauty of Scotland.

Getting to the Mountain

It is quite easy to reach Beinn Dorain. You can start your journey from the Bridge of Orchy railway station. From there, a clear path leads up to a bealach. This is a low point between Beinn Dorain and another mountain called Beinn an Dòthaidh. Many hikers choose to climb both mountains on the same trip.

A Mountain of Poetry

Beinn Dorain is very special because it inspired a famous poem. A well-known Scottish poet named Duncan Ban MacIntyre wrote a poem about it. The poem is called Moladh Beinn Dòbhrainn, which means "In Praise of Ben Doran" in English. Duncan Ban MacIntyre grew up and worked as a gamekeeper in this area. He loved the mountain very much.

Here are a few lines from his poem:

An t-urram thar gach beinn
Aig Beinn Dòbhrain;
De na chunnaic mi fon ghrèin,
'S i bu bhòidhche leam…

This means:

Honour beyond each ben
for Ben Doran;
Of all I have seen beneath the sun,
she is the most glorious for me

Music Inspired by the Mountain

The famous poem about Beinn Dorain also inspired a piece of music. A Scottish composer named Ronald Stevenson created a large musical work in 2007. It was called Moladh Beinn Dobhrain, just like the poem. This music was written for a full choir and orchestra. It used both the original Scottish Gaelic words and the English translation of the poem. The music was first performed in Glasgow in 2008. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and several choirs performed it.

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