Scotland
Sron an t-Saighdeir
523M
1716FT
About Sron an t-Saighdeir
Rising above the wild western coastline of the Isle of Rum, this rugged spur offers a quieter alternative to the island's main Cuillin ridge. Characterised by steep, grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, the summit provides a dramatic vantage point over the Atlantic, with the island of Canna visible across the water.
Key Statistics
Rank
131st Highest in Region
Parent Range
Data coming soon
Prominence
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20
Nearest Town
Sanday
Geology
You are walking across fine-grained granite from the Western Granite formation. This solid rock formed from cooling magma within the ancient volcanic heart of Rum.
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM322990
Latitude
57.0043°N
Longitude
6.4112°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is Gaelic for 'The Soldier’s Nose,' a title likely inspired by the hill’s sharp, profile-like silhouette when viewed from the western coastal waters.
- •It sits within the Isle of Rum National Nature Reserve, positioned on the western side of the island away from the more famous and crowded Rum Cuillin.
- •The summit offers an exceptional vantage point for looking northwest across the sea to the Outer Hebrides and north toward the jagged Black Cuillin of Skye.
- •The area around this hill is one of the best places on the island to spot Rum’s red deer, which are part of one of the world's longest-running mammal research projects.
- •Reaching this summit requires crossing some of the finest, deepest, and most persistent bogs on the island, ensuring your boots will be thoroughly 'Rum-tested' long before you arrive.