Morven, Caithness facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Morven |
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Morven seen from the northeast
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Prominence | 574 m |
| Listing | Graham, Marilyn, County top (Caithness) |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Big mountain |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
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 Morven
Location in Caithness
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| Location | Caithness, Scotland |
| OS grid | ND004285 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 17 |
Morven (in Scottish Gaelic: A' Mhòr Bheinn) is a mountain in Caithness, Scotland. It is located in the Highland Region. This mountain is the highest point in the county of Caithness. It stands tall at 706 meters (about 2,316 feet) above sea level. Morven is known as a Graham, which is a type of mountain in Scotland that is between 600 and 762 meters high.
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About Morven Mountain
Caithness is mostly a flat area of land. Because of this, Morven stands out a lot. Its height and cone shape make it easy to spot from many places. You can even see Morven from across the Moray Firth. This is a large bay of the North Sea. It is visible from towns like Buckie.
Morven's Local Importance
Morven is quite important to the local area. For example, a street in the village of Findochty is named Morven Crescent. This is because of the great view of the mountain from there. Also, the 5th hole at Buckpool Golf Club is called Morven. Many homes in the Buckie area are named "Morven View" if they have a good view of the mountain.
Another Morven
It is interesting to know that there is another mountain named Morven in Aberdeenshire. This can sometimes cause a little confusion!
A Historical Event Near Morven
A sad event happened near Morven during World War II. On August 25, 1942, Prince George, Duke of Kent, died in an air crash. He was the brother of King George VI. Prince George was serving in the Royal Air Force when his plane crashed on a hillside close to Morven.
