Sgùrr an Fhidhleir

Sgùrr an Fhidhleir is a 705-metre mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It stands in the Coigach area of Ross and Cromarty, a region of rugged coasts and open moorland. The name means ‘Hill of the Fiddler’ in Scottish Gaelic, a reminder of the area’s living language. Its summit is crowned by a sheer 500-metre vertical cliff that drops to the glen below. Walkers often pair the climb with the nearby Ben More Coigach, a longer but gentler neighbour. The mountain draws climbers who seek the drama of its cliff face and the wide views across Coigach. The cliffs are steep enough to test experienced scramblers, while the ridge offers steady progress for hill walkers. From the top the eye travels over the Summer Isles and the sea lochs that indent the coast. Badenscallie, five kilometres west, is the closest village, while Ullapool provides the nearest shops and ferries. On the ground the route starts beside the coast road south from Achiltibuie. The path climbs through heather and bog before reaching the foot of the cliff. Above, the final ascent follows a narrow ridge to the summit plateau. From there the full sweep of Coigach’s mountains and the distant sea can be seen. The wind is often strong, but the silence and the view make the climb worthwhile.