Buachaille Etive Mor
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The Buachaille Etive Mor (Great Shepherd of Etive; pronounced "buachaluh etiv more") (but often called simply "The Beuckle" by the climbing fraternity) is a mountain at the south eastern end of Glen Coe, in the Highlands of Scotland. The north eastern summit, Stob Dearg, is 1022 m above sea level, whilst the south western summit, Stob na Broige, has an elevation of 956 ;m. Both summits are Munros. Between the two lie several additional summits, the most notable being Stob na Doire (1011 m)
There are good climbs and scrambles to be had on the craggy north-eastern face, one of the most famous scrambling routes being the "Curved Ridge". Alternatively there is a good path leading up the Coire a Tulaich which allows walkers to ascend the peaks.
Buachaille Etive Mor is separated from its sister mountain of Buachaille Etive Beag to the west by the valley of Lairig Gartain. To the east lies Glen Etive, which provides an alternative route of ascent to the two summits of the "Big Buachaille".
It is one of the most photographed mountains in Scotland.