Eas Tardil

Eas Tardil is a waterfall in the Highlands of Scotland. It stands where a river plunges down a steep slope of rock. The name comes from the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which means waterfall. Many Highland waterfalls carry Gaelic names because the region was once widely Gaelic-speaking. The falls sit in a landscape shaped by heavy rain and rugged terrain. The falls are recognised among Scotland’s highest single-drop waterfalls. Their exact height is debated, as some lists measure the tallest single drop while others add several smaller drops together. Highland rivers often form such falls where hard rock meets softer layers. Eas Tardil appears on Ordnance Survey maps covering the west coast highlands. Visitors reach the falls by following paths through wet, mountainous country. The plunge pool below the drop is deep and clear. From the viewing point, the water can be seen falling more than thirty metres in one rush. The surrounding hills are covered in heather and grass, with patches of woodland along the riverbank. The sound of the water fills the glen on windless days.