Sgùrr Alasdair
| Sgùrr Alasdair | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 992 m (3,255 ft) |
| Prominence | 992 m (3,255 ft) Ranked 5th in British Isles |
| Parent peak | none - HP Skye |
| Listing | Munro, Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 57°12′25.39″N 6°13′24.55″W / 57.2070528°N 6.2234861°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Alexander's peak |
| Language of name | Gaelic |
| Pronunciation | Scottish Gaelic: [s̪kurˠˈal̪ˠəs̪t̪ɪɾʲ] |
| Geography | |
| Parent range | Cuillin |
| OS grid | NG450207 |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 32 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1873, Alexander Nicolson |
| Easiest route | Scramble |
Sgùrr Alasdair is the highest peak of the Black Cuillin, and the highest peak on the Isle of Skye and in the Inner Hebrides, and indeed in all the Scottish islands, at 992 m (3,255 ft). Like the rest of the range it is composed of gabbro, a rock with excellent grip for mountaineering. It is named after Alexander Nicolson, who made the first recorded ascent in 1873. Prior to this the mountain had been locally known as Sgurr Biorach.