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Climb Scotland’s Wildest Icons
This isn’t just a climbing trip—it’s a five-day deep dive into the wild, weather-beaten edge of Scotland, where sea meets stone in some of the most iconic and remote climbs in the UK.
We’ll attempt to climb all three of Scotland’s biggest sea stacks, each with its own personality, challenges, and legendary status.
Day 1–2: The Old Man of Stoer
Rising 60m from the ocean, The Old Man of Stoer is as adventurous as it is beautiful. To even get to the base, you’ll walk along a dramatic cliff-top peninsula, scramble down sea-washed ledges, rig a tyrolean traverse across open water, and then climb five glorious pitches to the top.
Finish with a 60m abseil, waves crashing below.
Day 3–4: Am Buachaille
Often called the most serious of the three, Am Buachaille (The Herdsman) rises 65m from the Atlantic and demands commitment.
A kelp-slick swim gets you to the base—gear on your back, salt in your teeth. From there, climb ancient Torridonian sandstone, weathered by thousands of years and pounded by sea spray.
Day 5: The Old Man of Hoy
At 106m, The Old Man of Hoy is the tallest and most iconic of the trio. First climbed by Chris Bonington in 1966, its red sandstone walls still hold relics of the past—old wooden pegs from climbers who came before. This isn’t just a route, it’s a piece of UK climbing history, and an unforgettable finale.
Adventure. History. Exposure. Salt.
