Sgùrr Alasdair

Sgùrr Alasdair is Skye’s highest peak, a dramatic summit just off the Cuillin Ridge, rewarding experienced hillwalkers and scramblers.

Sgùrr Alasdair

Height	992m
Prominence	992m
Meaning	Alexander's peak
Lists	Munros (M154)
Location	Black Cuillin of Skye, Inner Hebrides
Grid Ref	NG450207
Lat/Lon	57.20658, -6.22482
Munro tops	Sgùrr Thearlaich (977m) Sgùrr Sgumain (948m)

Standing proudly at 992m, Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest mountain on Skye and a striking feature of the Black Cuillin range. Alongside its slightly lower neighbour, Sgùrr Thearlaich, from which it is separated by the dramatic Great Stone Chute, the pair form one of the most iconic and serrated profiles in the Cuillin skyline.

The most accessible route begins from Glenbrittle, from where well-trodden paths lead into Coire Làgan, beneath towering cliffs, with Sgùrr Alasdair looming overhead. A steep and often loose ascent up the Great Stone Chute leads to the col between Sgùrr Alasdair and Sgùrr Theàrlaich. From here, a relatively straightforward, but quite exposed, scramble up the mountain's eastern ridge reaches its summit.

Sgùrr Alasdair can also be climbed from the west via Sgùrr Sgumain, or from the southeast via Sgùrr Dubh an Dà Bheinn. These approaches involve more technical terrain, with sections of exposed scrambling and optional climbing, depending on route choice and confidence.

To the north lie Sgùrr Mhic Chòinnich and Sgùrr Dearg, both accessible from Sgùrr Alasdair for confident and competent scramblers. The route continues over Sgùrr Thearlaich, then along a series of exposed crests and ledges - a thrilling but committing continuation requiring a good head for heights and solid route-finding skills.

Routes up Sgùrr Alasdair

Sgùrr Alasdair via Great Stone Chute
	A climb up Skye’s highest peak from Glenbrittle via Coire Làgan and the Great Stone Chute, ending in a short but exposed scramble. Peaks : 1 Munro Ascent : 1025m (3360ft) Distance : 14km (9m) Time : 5:50hr

Southern Cuillin Ridge Munros Traverse
	Traverse and scramble the Cuillin Ridge from Sgùrr nan Eag to Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh, including the In Pinn, Sgùrr Alasdair & Sgùrr Mhic Choinnich. Peaks : 8 Munros Ascent : 2440m (8010ft) Distance : 18km (11m) Time : 9hr