Eas na Saighe Caime

Eas na Saighe Caime stands in the western Highlands where the land falls sharply toward the coast. The river here cuts through hard rock, creating a single tall drop. Highland rivers often carry much water, especially after rain. The falls sit among steep hills covered in heather and grass. The name comes from Gaelic, where ‘eas’ means waterfall and ‘saighe caime’ points to the narrow gorge below. The falls rank among Scotland’s highest single drops. Their height comes from the deep plunge pool at the bottom. Visitors can reach the site along rough paths used by hill walkers. The area is remote, with few roads nearby. Maps show the falls on Explorer sheets covering the west coast. At the site, the water rushes down a near-vertical drop into a dark pool. The sound fills the narrow gorge on windy days. The surrounding hills rise steeply, giving views across the glen. The falls are best seen after wet weather when the flow is strongest. The plunge pool below is deep enough to swim in during summer.