Eas na Braiste

Eas na Braiste is a waterfall in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies where steep hills meet a wet western climate, so rivers plunge sharply down the rocks. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which means waterfall and is common in Highland place names. Many Highland falls are called ‘eas’ because most local names are Gaelic. The falls drop into a deep pool below, carved by centuries of rushing water. The falls are among Scotland’s highest single-drop waterfalls. Their exact height is hard to measure because falls can be counted in different ways. Some lists count the biggest single drop, others add every step of the cascade. Eas na Braiste is recognised in local maps and lists of Highland waterfalls. Visitors reach the falls by following a path through quiet moorland. The track winds beside the river before arriving at the brink of the drop. From the viewpoint the water thunders down a near-vertical cliff into the pool below. The sound fills the glen and spray rises in the air. On calm days the mist hangs above the water, making rainbows appear. The surrounding hills keep the spot peaceful, far from roads and villages.