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Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn

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Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn — mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.

Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn, natural landmarks in Scottish Highlands

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Part of Arrochar Alps. Wikidata describes it as: "mountain in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.1803°, -4.9508°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn is a mountain on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, Scotland, northwest of Lochgoilhead. On 17 January 1949, a United States Army Air Forces Boeing B-29 Superfortress (44-62279) of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron was on a flight from RAF Scampton, England, to Reykjavík, Iceland. At 9:50am, the B-29 crashed into the side of Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn, killing all twenty passengers and crew. The cause of the crash was not determined, but the adverse weather and heavy icing were deemed to be contributory factors.

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Coordinates
56.1803, -4.9508
Address
Argyll and Bute, Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn?
Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 56.1803°, -4.9508°.
Is Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn free to visit?
Yes — admission to Stob na Boine Druim-fhinn is free.