# Am Fear Mhor Liath

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## Post 1 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 29-Aug-2005 14:18:13

The Gaelic name refers to the Big Grey Man a giant spectral creature who haunts the summit and surrounding areas of Ben MacDuhi in the Ciarngorms. He is said to stand between 7 and 10 feet tall, covered in shaggy grey hair hence his name, and to be hostile to climbers, but only those brave, or doo lally enough, to solo the mountain.{You would need a good few whiskies inside you, before you considered such a daft move!} Am Fear Mhor Liath has chased climbers sometimes to their deaths, over the precipitous Lurchers crag; the men had succumbed to terrible despondency and overwhelming suicidal thoughts, which often accompany an appearance of the Big Grey Man. There can also be heard massive crunching footsteps 3-4 times the size of the steps taken by the fleeing climber..believe me I know! Am Fear Mhor Liath has also been seen in the Lairig Gru a beautiful and sometimes treacherous pass, through the Cairngorms here the weather can change in an instant, and The Big Grey Man seems to prefer cold, stormy, snowy conditions, perhaps he is aware of the effect they can have on cold scared and hungry climbers

## Post 2 by bashful (professional hypocrite) on Monday, 29-Aug-2005 22:51:29

quite fascinating stuff really. I want to come to over your way. always have.,

## Post 3 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 10:09:39

Come over by all means, but just stay away from the jaggy bits.smile

## Post 4 by bashful (professional hypocrite) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 10:13:19

I'll be sure to do so. ahah

## Post 5 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 10:29:13

Smile.Nearly all of Scotland's mountains, have ghosts or legends attached to them, there is reputed to be something nasty on Sgurr Dearg, a steep ridge on the Black Cuillin on the gorgeous Isle of Skye.

## Post 6 by bashful (professional hypocrite) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 10:44:16

all those ledgends fascinate me. I guess I'm just bored with America. lol

## Post 7 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 11:19:41

Lol who isn't..anyway before I'm horse whipped which would be nice..Ireland is also crammed with legends of Fairies,leprechauns,illicit whiskey stills, and so on.....
What about Big Foot isn't that an interesting phenomena...

## Post 8 by bashful (professional hypocrite) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 11:24:01

Yeah, I suppose it is. If I ever get the money, I'm coming to Scotland and Ireland, but the key word there is if. lol

## Post 9 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 11:37:52

No you make it happen if you want something badly enough I'd love to live in Ireland..

## Post 10 by bashful (professional hypocrite) on Tuesday, 30-Aug-2005 12:00:51

I'll try my hardest. *smiles*

## Post 11 by Goblin (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 31-Aug-2005 13:35:59

You will not regret it pal this means 1oo 1,000 welcomes in gaelic just in case you should come across it
Cued Mille Failte!.