Scotland
Tom an t-Saighdeir
303M
994FT
About Tom an t-Saighdeir
Located on the southern, gentler moorlands of Arran, this modest Marilyn offers a quiet alternative to the island’s jagged northern peaks. Its heather-clad slopes provide a manageable ascent with rewarding vistas over the Firth of Clyde and the nearby Holy Isle, perfect for those seeking solitude away from the busier Arran ridges.
Key Statistics
Rank
299th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Arran
Prominence
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175m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are walking upon the Lorn Plateau Volcanic Formation. This foundation was built by ancient lava flows that cooled into hard volcanic rocks like basalt and andesite.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM971152
Latitude
56.2861°N
Longitude
5.2782°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Tom an t-Saighdeir, meaning 'Hill of the Soldier,' a title that likely marks its historic use as a lookout post over the southern approaches to the island.
- •The summit offers a commanding view across the water to the unmistakable volcanic profile of Ailsa Craig and the distant coastline of the Kintyre Peninsula.
- •Unlike the dramatic granite peaks of northern Arran, this hill is part of the island's southern landscape, characterized by softer sandstones and moorland rather than steep, rocky ridges.
- •It is the southernmost Marilyn on the Isle of Arran, often overlooked by visitors who focus solely on the higher peaks surrounding Glen Rosa.
- •Standing at exactly 994 feet, it is a hill that treats the 1,000-foot contour line with a level of cautious suspicion.