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Scotland
Nead an Fhior-eoin [An Carnach]
334M
1096FT
About Nead an Fhior-eoin [An Carnach]
Rising above the dramatic coastline of the Trotternish peninsula, this modest but rugged summit offers a wilder perspective on Skye’s famous Jurassic landslip. Characterised by rocky outcrops and steep heathery slopes, it rewards climbers with an intimate look at the jagged pinnacles of the nearby Quiraing and the distant Outer Hebrides.
Key Statistics
Rank
261st Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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118m
Nearest Town
Torrin
Geology
You are walking across dark volcanic lava and hardened magma, which sit atop layers of compressed sand and mud.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NG557193
Latitude
57.1997°N
Longitude
6.0452°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Nead an Fhìor-eoin', which translates literally as 'The Golden Eagle’s Nest', marking its historical status as a vantage point for Skye's most iconic raptor.
- •While often bypassed for the more famous paths of the Quiraing, the summit provides a superior profile view of the Needle and the Table, away from the standard tourist trails.
- •The eastern vista across the Sound of Raasay is particularly sharp, taking in the mainland peaks of Applecross and Torridon, with the Shiant Isles visible to the north in the Minch.
- •Despite the grand title of 'The Eagle's Nest', the modern visitor is far more likely to share the stony summit with a solitary, wind-blown sheep than a soaring bird of prey.