The elusive Queen of Winter.
19th February 2024
Went for a walk in search of the Queen of Winter today, but she was definitely hiding. A Chailleach is a lovely hill which has good views across to the Northern aspects of the bigger Glencoe hills. I’m always hesitant to talk about hill names, as they often have nuances, and the common translations are not always agreed upon, however, A Chailleach is thought to come from gaelic “Cailleach”, Old Woman or Divine Hag. Often associated with the legend of Beira, Queen of Winter, in Scotland. It’s a shame she’s not around at the moment !
Snow is hanging in above 900 metres on North to East aspects. We are expecting it to go colder from Thursday onwards, fingers crossed!
The main Glencoe massif. Sgreamhach to Bidean and SCnL.
Stob Dearg and Coire na Tulaich
Stob Coire nan Lochan
Looking North to the Southern aspects of the Mamores. Na Gruagaichean and Binnein Mor
The Northern aspects of point 903 on A Chailleach. No sign of Beira !
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