Glen Rosa and Cir Mhòr, Arran

Glen Rosa and Cir Mhòr, Arran

ID: PC_JMSTRACHAN_267 DESCRIPTION: Glen Rosa is situated on the Isle of Arran, and opens into Brodick Bay. The River Rosa, seen in this image, runs through the glen. Cir Mhòr has an elevation of 799 metres (2621 ft) and is sometimes known as the 'Matterhorn of Arran'. Its Gaelic name is translated into English as 'Big Comb', and is so called because of its resemblance to a cockscomb. It is classed as a Corbett (a Scottish mountain between 2500-3000 ft high with a relative height of 500 ft). PLACENAME: Glen Rosa OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL CREATOR (AV): JM Strachan PERIOD: 1970s SOURCE: J I R Martin Asset ID: 29091 KEYWORDS: