Easan Bhunachain

Easan Bhunachain is a waterfall in the Scottish Highlands. It stands where a steep burn tumbles over a rocky lip into a deep pool below. The burn drains the moors above and joins a larger river further down the glen. Rain and meltwater feed the burn all year, so the fall keeps flowing even in dry summers. The name means ‘little waterfall’ in Gaelic, showing how common such features are in this landscape. Highland rivers cut through hard rock, carving narrow gorges and sudden drops. Many falls here are small but dramatic, with single drops of several metres. Their Gaelic names—eas, linn, or put—mark the language of the people who once lived beside them. Visitors reach the fall by following a path along the glen side. The final approach is rough and unmarked, so boots are needed. From the brink there is a clear view straight down to the pool, where the water churns white in spate. The sound of the fall fills the glen, and mosses cling to the damp rocks all around. On quiet days the spray rises like mist, catching the light.