Gleann Dubh Lighe Explained

Gleann Dubh Lighe
Other Name:	Gleann Dubh-lighe
Location:	Northwest Highlands
Country:	Scotland
State:	Highland
District:	Lochaber
Coordinates:	56.884°N -5.375°W
Topo:	OS Landranger 40

Gleann Dubh Lighe (also spelled Gleann Dubh-lighe) is a glen (valley) in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland, located at the foot of Streap in the Northwest Highlands mountain range. The Dubh Lighe river flows through the length of the valley.^[1] A frequented spot for hiking, the valley is known for the eponymous bothy located in the valley which is maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association (MBA). It accidentally burned down in late 2011, but was rebuilt in June 2013 by volunteers of the MBA.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Etymology

Gleann Dubh Lighe means "glen of the dark stream," a glen being a narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Mallaig & Glenfinnan, Loch Shiel. Map of Mallaig & Glenfinnan. 1:50,000. Ordnance Survey. OS Landranger. 24 February 2016. 978-0-319-26138-5. subscription. 12 September 2022.
2. Web site: Gleann Dubh-lighe. Mountain Bothies Association. 12 September 2022.
3. Web site: Gleann Dubh-lighe bothy rebuilt in memory of climber Nicholas Randall. Roberts. Liz. 20 June 2013. Grough. 13 September 2022.
4. News: Walk of the week: Streap and Gleann Dubh-lighe bothy, Highlands. Allan. Geoff. 14 May 2021. The Times. subscription. 12 September 2022.
5. Book: Townsend, Chris. Chris Townsend (writer). 2011. Scotland. Cicerone Press. 1. 321. 9781849653534.