12 stunning pictures of Scotland’s most striking munros and mountains

By The Newsroom

Published 2nd Feb 2019, 18:56 GMT

Updated 2nd Feb 2019, 20:30 GMT

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Famed for its stunning scenery, Scotland owes no small part of its renown to the striking munros, mountains and hills that dot its countryside.

Main picture: Etive Mor by Christopher Combe Photography/Flickr

The stunning Etive Mor in the moonlight.

placeholder image — The stunning Etive Mor in the moonlight.

Buachaille Etive More translates as the Great Herdsman.

placeholder image — Buachaille Etive More translates as the Great Herdsman.

Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, is arguably the most famous Scottish mountain.

placeholder image — Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the UK, is arguably the most famous Scottish mountain.

The south face of Ben Nevis from Sgurr a' Mhaim.

placeholder image — The south face of Ben Nevis from Sgurr a' Mhaim.