Scotland
Stacan Dubha
1014M
3327FT
About Stacan Dubha
Perched on the wild shoulder of Beinn a’ Bhuird, Stacan Dubha is a high-altitude granite haven for those who find Munros too crowded. It offers staggering views of the Quoich, assuming the Cairngorm mist hasn’t decided to swallow you whole for the afternoon.
Key Statistics
Rank
59th Highest in The Cairngorms
Parent Range
The Cairngorms
Prominence
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25.4m
Nearest Town
Fort William
Geology
Cairngorm Granite (Silurian/Devonian Intrusion)
Classifications
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM464642
Latitude
56.7004°N
Longitude
6.1443°W
Did You Know?
- •It occupies the eastern fringes of the Cairngorms, standing as a sentinel over the vast, empty spaces of the Moine Bhealaidh plateau.
- •The peak is a product of the Caledonian mountain-building era, which began 500 million years ago and clearly didn't prioritize easy access for modern hikers.
- •You might spot Britain's only free-ranging reindeer herd here; they are the only locals who don't complain about the biting wind or the lack of mobile signal.
- •The nearby River Avon is so famously clear that it was immortalized in local verse for its deceptive depth—a classic Cairngorm trap for the unwary.
- •Navigating this plateau in a whiteout is a fantastic way to discover just how much you enjoy walking in circles while having a heated argument with your own GPS.