Eas Dubh

Eas Dubh stands on the Isle of Mull in Argyll and Bute, where the land rises steeply from the Atlantic coast. It is a waterfall named with the Gaelic word ‘eas’, which is the most common term for falls in the Highlands. The river here plunges down a narrow gorge carved by centuries of rushing water. The wet climate of western Scotland keeps the flow strong all year round. Many such falls dot the Highlands, but each has its own character shaped by the rock and rainfall. The name Eas Dubh itself means ‘black waterfall’, describing the dark stones around the plunge pool. Scotland has more than 150 named waterfalls, though only a few are widely recorded. Some falls claim great heights, but measuring them is not always straightforward. The tallest single drop is what matters most when listing the highest falls. Visitors reach Eas Dubh by following paths through quiet woodland near the coast. The fall appears suddenly as the river narrows and drops into a deep basin below. The surrounding hills rise sharply, giving views across to other peaks on Mull. The sound of water fills the gorge, mixing with the wind from the sea. The dark rocks and rushing water create a scene that changes with the light and season.