The word Creag is a variation of crag (rock), while the gaelic term Bheag can be translated as small.

[1] Due to the easy access and the good panorama from its summit the Creag Behag has always been a popular walk.

In 1828 some young men of Kingussie erected a memorial cairn, now disappeared, in order to mourn the loss of Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon.

While the cairn can't be anymore identified, its memory appears in a Rev.

[3][4] The ascent to Creag Behag from Kingussie is considered a classic hillwalk, appreciated for the panoramic view from the hilltop on the surrounding area.