Scotland
Struie
373M
1224FT
About Struie
Rising steeply above the Dornoch Firth, this prominent Marilyn offers one of the most celebrated vistas in the North West Highlands. The heather-clad slopes lead to a summit with expansive views across the Kyle of Sutherland and the twisting waters of the firth towards the pointed peak of Ben Bhraggie.
Key Statistics
Rank
238th Highest in Region
Parent Range
North West Highlands
Prominence
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157m
Nearest Town
Aultnamain
Geology
You’re walking over ancient sandstones and pebble-rich layers. These rocks were squeezed and heated over time, creating the tough, hardened foundation that forms this rugged landscape.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NH658849
Latitude
57.8343°N
Longitude
4.2611°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is likely a corruption of the Gaelic An t-Srùibh, meaning 'the nose' or 'the beak', describing the way the hill’s southern ridge projects pointedly towards the Dornoch Firth.
- •Known locally for providing the 'Million Dollar View', the summit looks directly down onto the Kyle of Sutherland and across to Skibo Castle on the northern shore of the firth.
- •The hill is skirted by the B9176, historically known as the Struie Road, which served as a vital high-level drove route long before the Dornoch Firth Bridge opened in 1991.
- •Despite its modest height, its status as a Marilyn ensures an unobstructed westward panorama that reaches as far as the high peaks of Assynt, including Ben More Assynt.
- •While the view is frequently called 'million dollar', the local wind usually demands a much more immediate payment in the form of any unsecured hats or maps.