Stac Pollaidh

Stac Pollaidh, seen from the south, with hole in foreground Lurgainn

The Stac Pollaidh (also Stack Polly) is a mountain in Scotland. It is in the Council Area Highland north of Ullapool ind the sparsely populated region, Wester Ross, part of the former county of Ross -shire. Despite its relatively low altitude the mountain extends significantly beyond its surroundings and is due to the prospect of a popular destination for hikers. You can reach the Stac Pollaidh a north of Ullapool branching from the A 835 Single track road towards Achiltibuie.

From the parking lot north of Loch Lurgainn the climb on marked paths in about two hours is possible. While the east summit is easily accessible for hikers, requires the slightly higher west peak climbing on the sandstone rocks of the summit building. Therefore, the mountain is considered one of the most difficult summit of the British mainland.

In 2004, a telecommunications company submitted plans for a transmission tower on the Stac Pollaidh. After fierce public criticism of these plans were abandoned.