Stac an Tuill

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Stac an Tuill

Dunan Thearna Sgurr A very distinctive lump on the clifftops between Loch Brittle and Loch Eynort. — Dunan Thearna Sgurr Credit: John Allan

Stac an Tuill is a small island located in the Inverness-shire region of Scotland. Situated off the west coast in the Inner Hebrides, it is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. The island covers an area of approximately 0.6 hectares and has a maximum height of 41 meters.

Stac an Tuill is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands. The island is uninhabited and lacks any significant vegetation, making it a haven for seabirds. It is home to a large colony of Atlantic puffins, as well as various other bird species such as guillemots and razorbills.

Access to Stac an Tuill can be challenging due to its remote location and the rough waters surrounding it. However, it is occasionally visited by birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts who appreciate the unique ecosystem and the opportunity to observe the diverse birdlife.

The island's isolation and natural beauty make it a popular destination for boat trips and bird-watching tours. Visitors are advised to take precautions and be mindful of the treacherous conditions when approaching the island.

Overall, Stac an Tuill is a picturesque and wildlife-rich island that offers a glimpse into the untouched and rugged beauty of the Inner Hebrides.

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Stac an Tuill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.207832/-6.3808292 or Grid Reference NG3521. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Dunan Thearna Sgurr

A very distinctive lump on the clifftops between Loch Brittle and Loch Eynort.

John Allan

Valley of the Allt Mor

Not many humans venture here. It is 4km from the nearest road, track, path or habitation - and the going is heavy.

John Allan

Loch an Leth-uillt

An attractive lochan in a remote spot. Seen here from out of square, across the valley of the Allt Mor.

John Allan

Mouth of the Geodh of the Allt Mor

The Geodh is a big obstacle to walking the cliff-tops between Loch Brittle and Loch Eynort. It requires a lengthy diversion inland to get round the head of it.

John Allan

Tributary of the Allt Mor

This unnamed tributary joins the Allt Mor over a big waterfall into its Geodh. Up here on the open moorland, its small gorge provides the walker some welcome shelter from the wind.

John Allan

Geodha nan Gobhar

A substantial geodh on the coast south of Loch Eynort. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.

John Allan

Stac an Tuill

The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from a clifftop viewpoint - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.

John Allan

Laimhrig na Moine

Peaty moorland south of the mouth of Loch Eynort. Most of the land in the square can be seen in this view.

John Allan

Radio station on Cnoc an Teine

Presumably once a hill with a fire beacon, it now has the remains of a radio station on its summit. The two container-like boxes in the rear appear to be generators and the small wooden hut holds an empty computer cabinet with BT labels on it. I guess it is a redundant telephone relay that connected Skye and the Western Isles.

John Allan

Cairn by the Allt Sgeiteadh

What appears to be a chambered burial cairn by the burn south of Cnoc an Teine. It is not marked on the OS maps.

John Allan

An Dubh-sgeir

The sgeir is the only dry land in the square. This view is from the cliff top north of Geodha nan Gobhar.

John Allan

Stac an Tuill

The stack is so named because of its resemblance to a church belltower. It is holed through the middle in the manner of a high-arched window. The start of the hole can be seen in this view but it is not possible to see right through from the top of the cliffs - and there is no way down. The cliff edges on this stretch of coast are convex and crumbly. Not a place to get too close to the edge.

John Allan

Rum from Sgurr an Duine

The view to Rum from the cliff top of Sgurr an Duine. A heavy, blustery, but thankfully brief hail shower had just passed over us on this otherwise sunny day. The picture shows the shower heading away across the sea to Rum, creating some interesting patterns of light and shade as it travels.

John Allan

Loch an Leth-uillt

A small lochan perched above a big drop to the sea. View from the summit of An Cruachan.

Richard Webb

An Dubh-sgeir

A skerry of Loch Eynort, seen from the summit of An Cruachan.

Richard Webb

Dun on Loch Eynort, Skye

The ruins of a stone structure on a rocky headland at the mouth of the sea loch. More details can be found at the Canmore website Link

and the Megalithic Portal Link

Jim Barton

Stone hut remains, Loch Eynort Skye

I assume that these walls are the ones marked on the 1:25,000 map NE of the dun, but the positioning is approximate. See also the Canmore website Link

and the Megalithic Portal Link

Jim Barton

Sgurr nam Boc from Dunan Thearna Sgurr

The 712ft top of Sgurr nam Boc from across the deep incision of the Allt Mor. The cliffs of Duirinish, as far as Neist Point, appear in the distance. The cream dots are sheep!

Mike Williams

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Stac an Tuill is located at Grid Ref: NG3521 (Lat: 57.207832, Lng: -6.3808292)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands