Easan Bana, Kishorn

Easan Bana is a waterfall in the Highlands, where steep mountains and heavy rain create many falls. It stands near Kishorn, a village on the west coast where the land rises sharply from the sea. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, meaning waterfall, and is common across the Highlands. The surrounding landscape is rugged, with deep glens and fast-flowing rivers cutting through the hills. The falls plunge into a dark pool below, fed by streams high in the mountains. The falls are recognised among Scotland’s tallest single-drop waterfalls, though measuring them is not always straightforward. Some falls claim the title but include multiple smaller drops rather than one clear plunge. The Highlands hold most of Scotland’s named waterfalls, with Easan Bana standing out for its height and dramatic setting. The area’s wet climate ensures the falls remain powerful even in drier months. Visitors often find the sound of rushing water fills the glen long before the falls come into view. A path leads from the road down to the base of the falls, where the water crashes into the pool below. The rocks around the falls are slick with spray, and the air is cool and damp. From the viewing point, the full drop can be seen as the water disappears into the shadows. The surrounding hills are covered in heather and grass, with no other buildings in sight. The silence is broken only by the roar of the falls and the occasional call of a bird overhead.