Steallair Eunaich

Steallair Eunaich is a waterfall in the Highlands of Scotland, near the west coast. It stands in a steep-sided glen where the land rises sharply from the valley floor. Heavy rain on the mountains feeds the burn that tumbles over the lip of the fall. The surrounding hills are rough and boggy, typical of the wet western Highlands. Its name shows it is a Gaelic place: eas means waterfall and eun aich means bird’s nest. The burn drops about forty metres in a single leap, making it one of the taller falls in the country. It is not the highest, but its clear single drop is impressive against the dark rocks. The plunge pool below is deep and often roars after storms. Walkers on the nearby West Highland Way hear its thunder long before they see the spray. The fall is recognised in local guides and on Ordnance Survey maps. Visitors reach the site along a rough path that leaves the main track near a footbridge. The final approach crosses boggy ground and a small burn on stepping stones. From the viewpoint the full height of the fall is visible, framed by heather and granite. On calm days the water hangs in the air like smoke. The glen is quiet, with only the sound of the burn and the wind in the grass.