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The ten highest mountains in Scotland are also the ten highest in the UK.

1.  Ben Nevis 1344 metres (4409 feet)
2.  Ben Macdhui 1310 m (4297 ft)
3.  Braeriach 1296 m (4251 ft)
4.  Cairn Toul 1291 m (4235 ft)
5.  Sgor an Lochain Uaine 1258 m (4127 ft)
6.  Cairn Gorm 1244 m (4081 ft)
7.  Aonach Beag 1234 m (4048 ft)
8.  Càrn Mòr Dearg 1220 m (4002 ft)
9.  Aonach Mòr 1218 m (3996 ft)
10. Ben Lawers 1214 m (3982 ft)

Scottish peaks are categorised by means of the following hill lists. Note that any one peak may ‘qualify’ for inclusion in several lists.
The Munros comprise all hills in Scotland over 3000 feet (914.4 m). The list was originally compiled by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891, and is modified from time to time by the Scottish Mountaineering Club (SMC). It includes 284 peaks.

The Corbetts are hills in Scotland between 2500 and 3000 feet (762 and 914.4 m), with a relative height of at least 500 feet (152.4 m). The list is maintained by the SMC, 219 peaks listed.

The Grahams are hills in Scotland between 2000 and 2500 feet (609.6 and 762 m), with a relative height of at least 500 feet (152.4 m). The list was first compiled by Fiona Graham, 224 listed.

The Donalds are hills in the Scottish Lowlands over 2000 feet (609.6 m). The list was originally compiled by Percy Donald, and is maintained by the SMC, 89 peaks are listed.

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