Sgreadan Hill

Tucked away in southern Arran, this Marilyn offers a quieter perspective on the island’s landscape. Its heathery, often pathless slopes provide a rugged contrast to the sharp granite ridges further north. From the summit, you earn an exceptional, unobstructed view across the Firth of Clyde to the volcanic silhouette of Holy Isle.

• •The name likely derives from the Gaelic 'sgread', meaning a screech or shriek, possibly referencing the sound of the wind or the cries of birds of prey frequenting the southern hills.
• •The summit serves as an excellent vantage point for viewing the 'Sleeping Warrior'—the famous profile of the northern Arran mountains, including Goatfell and Cìr Mhòr.
• •Walkers often combine an ascent with a visit to the nearby Giant’s Graves in Monamore Glen, two well-preserved Neolithic chambered cairns that overlook Whiting Bay.
• •Due to its location south of the main granite massifs, it provides a unique perspective on the geological transition between the Highland Boundary Fault and the island's softer southern landscape.
• •It is the perfect summit for those who find the bustling paths of Goatfell a little too sociable for their liking.