Big Gray Man of Ben Macdui: Scotland's Enigmatic Bigfoot

In a recent video from the YouTube channel Odd & Untold, the topic of discussion is Bigfoot sightings in the British Isles. The host shares his own fascination with the subject, which was sparked by watching the show "Outlander" and being reminded of the legend of the "Big Gray Man" of Ben Macdui, a creature from Scottish folklore. The Big Gray Man, also known as Am Fear Liath Mor, is said to haunt the summit of Ben Macdui, the highest peak in the Cairngorm mountain range. This creature is described as being over 10 feet tall, with long limbs and dark hair. Similar to Bigfoot sightings, encounters with the Big Gray Man often involve only auditory evidence, such as the crunching of leaves and footsteps. However, some hikers have reported finding large, unusual footprints. The host goes on to share several accounts of encounters with the Big Gray Man, including one from 1891 by a noted hiker, professor, and member of the Royal Geographical Society named J. Norman Collie. Collie recounted a terrifying experience he had while hiking alone near the summit of Ben Macdui, where he heard footsteps that sounded like someone was walking after him, taking steps three or four times the length of his own. This caused him to become seized with terror and take off running. Other climbers have also reported hearing strange noises and feeling a sense of apprehension while on the mountain. In 1945, Pete Denniston reported hearing strange noises and feeling increasing pressure around his neck while participating in rescue work on the Korn mountains during World War II. A friend of his, climber Richard Frere, also reported a sense of a presence on the mountain and heard an intensely high singing note. The host also mentions that the legends of the Big Gray Man have a supernatural aura around them, and that the original yeti legends were also less corporal and more spiritual in nature. He also points out the parallels between the Big Gray Man and Bigfoot sightings, such as the auditory evidence and large, unusual footprints. As a Bigfoot enthusiast and believer, this video is particularly intriguing as it shows that the legend of Bigfoot, or similar creatures, is not limited to North America. The parallels between the Big Gray Man and Bigfoot sightings are striking, and it's fascinating to see how these legends have evolved and been passed down through different cultures. If you're interested in learning more about Bigfoot sightings and folklore from around the world, I highly recommend checking out this video and others from the Odd & Untold YouTube channel.