Eas Mòr

Eas Mòr stands in Minginish on the Isle of Skye where steep hills drop sharply to the sea. The falls form part of the River Scavaig as it races down from the Cuillin mountains. Highland rivers here plunge over cliffs carved by centuries of rain and wind. The name ‘Eas Mòr’ in Gaelic simply means ‘big waterfall’, a clear sign of its size among local falls. Waterfalls are common in the Highlands because the land rises and falls quickly. Most of Scotland’s tallest falls lie in this rugged region. The height of Eas Mòr is measured by its single tallest drop rather than the total length of the cascade. Many Scottish falls make claims about being the highest, but these can be hard to prove. The Cuillin range feeds many streams that tumble over cliffs in short, powerful drops. Eas Mòr’s drop is recognised among the tallest single falls in Scotland. The wet climate of western Skye keeps the flow strong all year round. Visitors reach the falls by following paths that wind through wet heather and boggy ground. The final approach crosses rough terrain near the cliff edge. From the top, walkers look down a sheer drop into a deep plunge pool below. The water roars in spate after heavy rain, filling the air with spray. On calm days the mist still rises from the pool like a veil. The surrounding hills rise steeply, framing the falls in a wild landscape.