Scotland
Beinn Bhreac
448M
1470FT
About Beinn Bhreac
Occupying the heart of the island of Soay, this modest Marilyn offers one of the most spectacular perspectives in the Hebrides. Rising south of the Cuillin, its rugged, moorland slopes provide an unobstructed panoramic view across Loch Scavaig to the jagged gabbro peaks of Skye and the Small Isles beyond.
Key Statistics
Rank
174th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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293m
Nearest Town
Eynort
Geology
The ground beneath you is built from ancient volcanic rocks and hardened lava flows. These dark, durable stones form the rugged foundation of Beinn Bhreac.
Nearby Fells
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OS Grid Reference
NG345269
Latitude
57.2559°N
Longitude
6.4029°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as 'Speckled Hill,' a descriptive term referring to the mottled appearance of its slopes where grey rock breaks through the cover of heather and grass.
- •The hill overlooks the remains of a basking shark fishing station established in the 1940s by author Gavin Maxwell, who owned the island of Soay before writing his famous work, Ring of Bright Water.
- •From the summit cairn, the view north across the water to the Black Cuillin of Skye is unparalleled, offering a full-profile perspective of the ridge from Gars-bheinn to Sgùrr nan Gillean.
- •Despite its modest height of 448 metres, it is classified as a Marilyn because its island location gives it a prominence equal to its total elevation above sea level.
- •While the ascent consists of straightforward moorland walking, the primary logistical challenge is convincing a boatman from Elgol to drop you off and, more importantly, remember to come back for you.