Scotland
Tom nam Fitheach
276M
904FT
About Tom nam Fitheach
Rising above the Braes peninsula on Skye’s eastern coast, this modest Marilyn offers a significant reward for its 275-metre height. Heathery slopes lead to a summit overlooking the Sound of Raasay, providing a perfect vantage point for the jagged Cuillin ridge and the distinctive flat-topped silhouette of Raasay's Dùn Caan.
Key Statistics
Rank
328th Highest in Region
Parent Range
The Isle of Skye
Prominence
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181m
Nearest Town
Data coming soon
Geology
You are trekking across ancient layers of hardened lava. These volcanic rocks were formed by a combination of massive surface eruptions and deep underground flows.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NM469484
Latitude
56.5595°N
Longitude
6.1203°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Gaelic as 'Hill of the Ravens.' These birds are a constant presence on the Skye moorlands and often frequent the quieter, eastern hills of the island away from the busier tourist trails.
- •Despite its low elevation, the hill holds Marilyn status because its drop on all sides exceeds 150 metres, creating a sense of isolation and providing an uninterrupted 360-degree panorama.
- •The summit offers a clear view of Ben Tianavaig to the north and the sharp, triangular peak of Sgùrr nan Gillean at the northern end of the Black Cuillin ridge to the south.
- •The hill sits within the Braes district, which was the site of the 1882 'Battle of the Braes,' a major confrontation between local crofters and police that eventually led to the Crofting Act.
- •Climbing here is a sensible alternative when the higher peaks are lost to 'clag,' as the summit often remains below the cloud base while still offering views across the Inner Sound to the Applecross peninsula.