They are part of the Grampian mountains range, which stretch across Scotland.
[1] The villages of Arrochar and Lochgoilhead are the nearest settlements.
Many of the mountains are located on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland.
[2] The mountains are especially popular due to their proximity and accessibility from the central belt of Scotland including Glasgow.
The A83, a main trunk road to the west coast of Scotland passes through the area.