Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil

Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil is a waterfall in the Highland region of Scotland. It lies where steep Highland rivers plunge down the western slopes. The falls drop into a deep pool below the rocky lip. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which means waterfall. Most Highland place names use Gaelic words like this one. The surrounding landscape is rugged and wet, typical of the west coast Highlands. The falls are among Scotland’s highest single-drop waterfalls. Their exact height is hard to measure because many falls claim records. Some measure the total drop over several steps, while others count only the largest single leap. Eas Dubh Uidh a’ Chlaigeil is recognised by the Ordnance Survey on its 1:25,000 maps. The falls sit in a remote area where few visitors arrive. Their Gaelic name helps locals identify them easily. Visitors find a narrow path leading to a viewpoint above the falls. The water roars down a dark cliff into a deep plunge pool below. The surrounding hills are covered in heather and wet grass. The air is always damp from the spray. On quiet days the only sound is the rush of water over rock. The falls show the raw power of Highland rivers in the west.