Ruadh Stac

Sitting prominently above the shores of Loch Slapin, this reddish granite outpost offers one of the most dramatic perspectives of Blà Bheinn’s formidable eastern face. It is a classic Red Cuillin satellite, characterized by steep scree and heather, providing a grandstand view across the sea to the Small Isles.

• •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'Ruadh Stac', meaning 'Red Steep Hill'. It refers to the pinkish-orange granophyre rock that defines the Red Hills, which contrasts sharply with the dark, jagged gabbro of the Black Cuillin across Glen Sligachan.
• •While many walkers focus solely on the ascent of neighbouring Blà Bheinn, this summit provides a superior vantage point for appreciating the complex architecture of the Clach Glas ridge, often referred to as the 'Matterhorn of Skye'.
• •The summit offers a direct line of sight over the Strathaird peninsula to the ruins of Boreraig and Suisnish, coastal villages that were famously cleared of their inhabitants in the mid-19th century.
• •Despite being dwarfed by the nearby Munros, its prominence of over 150 metres earns it Marilyn status, making it a significant objective for those tracking the primary hills of the Hebrides.
• •It is an ideal choice for the walker who wants the full-scale Skye mountain experience but prefers to keep their hands in their pockets rather than white-knuckled on a vertical rock face.