Scotland
Braigh na h-Eaglaise
424M
1390FT
About Braigh na h-Eaglaise
Rising above the eastern shores of Loch Ewe in Wester Ross, this Marilyn offers an accessible gateway to the rugged North West Highlands. The terrain is characterized by thick heather and rocky outcrops, rewarding walkers with exceptional sea views across the Minch and inland towards the jagged skylines of the Fisherfield Forest.
Key Statistics
Rank
253rd Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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185.1m
Nearest Town
Caithness
Geology
You are walking on Helmsdale Granite. This durable rock is easily recognized by the large, chunky crystals scattered throughout its surface.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
ND064220
Latitude
58.1777°N
Longitude
3.5916°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Scottish Gaelic as the "Upland of the Church." While no religious building stands on its slopes today, the name likely refers to historical parish boundaries or ecclesiastical land holdings associated with the Poolewe area.
- •Its position as a coastal Marilyn provides a grandstand view of the deep-water anchorage of Loch Ewe, which served as a vital assembly point for the Arctic Convoys during the Second World War.
- •To the south and east, the summit offers clear sightlines of the "Great Wilderness" peaks, most notably the distinctive serrated profile of An Teallach and the nearby Beinn Dearg Mhor.
- •Despite a modest height of 424 metres, the lack of a formal path and the characteristic ruggedness of the Wester Ross terrain ensure it feels significantly larger than its statistics suggest to a casual map-reader.