The summit of Sgùrr na Sgine translates to 'Knife peak'. Whilst not quite as impressive as its neighbour, The Saddle, when walked together, they make a fine outing in the mountains. Remote and rocky, upon your return to the valley floor, the Gaelic name of the peak will make sense, as it's probably the most distinctive hilltop on that side of the road.

AlfonsL

November 5, 2021

Mountaineering

Sgùrr na Sgine is a 946 m (3,104 ft) high Munro and Marilyn rated mountain in Scotland. The meaning of its Gaelic name can be roughly translated as mountaintop of the knife. The summit is located in the Highland council area in the Northwest Highlands in the extensive mountain landscape of the Glenshiel Forest between Loch Duich and Loch Hourn, about 20 kilometers southeast of Kyle of Lochalsh.
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Clive G

March 7, 2026

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Not as sharp and pointy as it's neighbour, but still a fine mountain.

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