Morven, Caithness

Morven, Caithness
For the mountain in Aberdeenshire, see Morven, Aberdeenshire.
Morven

Morven seen from the northeast
Elevation 706 m (2,316 ft)
Prominence c. 574 m
Listing Graham, Marilyn, County top (Caithness)
Translation Big mountain (Gaelic)
Pronunciation English: /ˈmɔrvɛn/
Location
Morven is located in Caithness
Morven
Location in Caithness
Location Caithness, Scotland
Coordinates 58°14′2″N 3°41′52″W / 58.23389°N 3.69778°W / 58.23389; -3.69778Coordinates: 58°14′2″N 3°41′52″W / 58.23389°N 3.69778°W / 58.23389; -3.69778
Topo map OS Landranger 17
OS grid ND004285

Morven (Scottish Gaelic: A' Mhòr Bheinn) is a mountain in Caithness, in the Highland Region of Scotland. The hill is classed as a Graham and, at 706 metres, its summit is the highest point in the county of Caithness.

Caithness is generally quite low lying. Morven's relative height makes it a prominent feature of the landscape as seen from many different places in the county. It can also be seen across the Moray Firth from the area surrounding Buckie. Indeed, a street in the seaside village of Findochty is named Morven Crescent due to its view of the mountain Morven.

There is also a Morven in Aberdeenshire.

Prince George, Duke of Kent, brother of King George, died in an air crash on a hillside near Morven on 25 August 1942 while serving in the Royal Air Force.

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