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.

• •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.