Marsco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marsco |
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View of Marsco from Sligachan
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 736 m (2,415 ft) |
| Prominence | 413 m (1,355 ft) |
| Parent peak | Blaven |
| Listing | Graham, Marilyn |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Seagull hill |
| Language of name | Norse |
| Geography | |
| Location | Red Cuillin, Skye, Scotland |
| OS grid | NG507252 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 32 |
Marsco is a cool mountain peak located in the Red Hills on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It stands tall on the eastern side of a valley called Glen Sligachan. Marsco is a popular spot for hikers and offers amazing views of the surrounding area.
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Exploring Marsco
Marsco is a mountain that many people love to climb. It's known as a "Graham," which is a special list of mountains in Scotland that are between 600 and 762 meters (about 2,000 to 2,500 feet) high. Marsco is 736 meters (2,415 feet) tall.
How to Climb Marsco
You can climb Marsco from different directions. One common way is to follow a path through Glen Sligachan. This path is a public "right-of-way," meaning people are allowed to use it. It goes from a place called Sligachan all the way to Loch Coruisk, a beautiful lake. You can also reach Marsco from its western side, through an area called Coire nam Bruadaran.
Amazing Views from the Top
When you reach the top of Marsco, you'll see incredible sights! You get a fantastic view of the main Cuillin mountain range, which is famous for its rugged peaks. You can also look out to the sea, seeing the vast ocean stretching far away. Many hikers say that the views from Marsco are some of the best you can find from any Graham mountain.
Marsco in Pop Culture
Marsco is not just a mountain; it has also inspired artists!
Music Inspired by Marsco
In 1980, a photo of Marsco and Glen Sligachan was used on the cover of an album called Organisation. This album was made by a British band called Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). Later, in 1981, a Scottish rock band named Runrig released a song called "Nightfall on Marsco" on their album Recovery. It shows how much this mountain means to people.
