Best Wee Mountain in the World

Is this the best small mountain in Scotland (if not the world!!)
A fabulous hike up this Iconic mountain with a fellow KZbinr I have wanted to meet for some time...
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[@GaryGough]

The pleasure was all mine Murray. From the other Gary and myself thank you for the meet-up and for entertaining my interview too. Until the next collab, Cheers xx

[@highlands.photography]

I agree with whatever the other Gary says, and add what a great location, great company and as usual you’ve produced a great vlog. Oh and thanks for bearing with us on that climb.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It was great to finally meet up Gary, had a blast and thanks for putting me up the night before :) Your interviews and vlog was superb (link here for those wanting to see it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4ism4SZl5KmarM ) Looking forward to next catch up in the future :) Speak soon M

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Gary - great meet you (and Buddy too), had a great time and we got lucky with the weather window :) Hopefully we can meet up again in the future :) ATB M

[@paullavery1139]

Never get tired watching these videos, we really have the best wee country in the world , these episodes should be on Netflix

[@ScotlandsMountains]

you are absolutely correct (well about us having the best country in the world :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@NickandRachel]

Amazing views! Thanks for sharing your hike

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@NickandRachel]

@@ScotlandsMountains no problem. We really enjoy making outdoor videos as well

[@marjiecleveland]

Gorgeous views!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Cant beat it up there its a great area :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@100mikeshark]

Brill video thanks

[@jimhumphrey831]

Climbed Stac Pollaidh & Quinag in 1998 and you are absolutely right its the best little mountain in the world.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

concur with that :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@BrianthatiscalledBrian]

Stunning place. Thanks, Murray. 👍🙂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@markus4942]

Half day hikes are great - you got more time to rest and share with your mates while having a good time and a beatiful view!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

absolutely , sometimes nice for a wee break too :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@awaywayye]

Saw this 2night on tv grand tour of Scotlands lochs!! ....now in the list!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I'll need to catch up on Pauls Grand Tours on catch up - didnt realise it was on the same night!! lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@astridnb4420]

Very lovely 👍😍 I admire your drive to visit the mountains and film awesome videos for us 👍👍👍 Once again THANK YOU ☺👏

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Astrid and Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@billy.coupar]

Another cracking video, Murray. And it's always nice to hear someone from another country compliment our fantastic scenery. Especially when their own country is also beautiful 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ScotlandsMountains]

somewhere I need to get to - never been to the mountains of Wales :( Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@simonbaigrie3753]

Beautiful light on those mountains!

[@balfourbagger]

Hi Murray, I've bagged 65 Munros to date and looking to bag 70 on my 70th. birthday this year. Although not a Munro you have just about made my mind up to do the Stac after watching this and your overnight camp video. Keep on inspiring me. Regards

[@RS.Outdoors]

Nice to see your interview wit Gary. A great area to visit and the views from the back of Stac are always amazing. Atb

[@ScotlandsMountains]

cheers Ray - much fun was had - hope to catch up soon sir

[@GreencampRhodie]

Beautiful.

[@pm1104]

What a great view.....well worth the trek up there!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jeg569]

Thanks for the great wee video, some journey there and back, beautiful mountain made it worthwhile I bet, we climbed it last May for the first time, would love to do it again.

[@JohnHPettigrewFujishooter67]

Fantastic video Murray,and Gary(Dave). Gary was one of the first photographers I started to follow on youtube and one of the reasons I started my own channel. Really enjoyed both videos thanks for sharing guys.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks John, Garys channel is superb , was great to meet Gary finally, a top bloke :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@chriss2761]

Another great video Murray good to see that you finally got to collaborate with Gary 2 of my favourite channels 👍👍

[@protarget1]

Over the years I done all the wainwrights in the Lakes 150+ Munro's. IMHO The 5 best bridges walks in Scotland. 1: Full traverse of the Cuillin ridge. 2: Aonach Eagach. 3: Liathach. 4: An Teallach. 5: CMD. But my Fav mountain of all? you've guessed it "Stac Pollaidh" You can spend all day up there scrambling what ever grade you want to your hearts content. In spectacular surroundings. It is special

[@tootg8627]

Been fishing that area for years and have climbed the west tower..Amazing views

[@tonymaries1652]

A stunning little mountain which I still haven't topped more than 25 years after my first attempt. The first one ended on the moor at the back of the mountain in storm force winds where it was one step forward two steps back and I retreated while I could still get back off in one piece. The second ended a year after a major heart operation and work down south where I didn't see a hill from one month to the next. I was so unfit that on a perfect May day without a breath of wind I didn't even get to the top of the paved section. Happily all is mended now and as soon as the pandemic permits I shall be back over the border where I prefer to be. All this stop-start has given me a real appreciation of just how hard it is to make good mountain walking videos. Hope you all find a way of keeping the faith going during the new lockdown.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Tony - yeah its definitely one of my favorite mountains, such a cracking place to go. Hope you get back some day when the weather is better :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Barnyz]

I spent a week in Scotland once and it rained heavily almost everyday, it put me off ever going back...but seeing this video makes me want to go again. Lovely video 😁😀😀

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Almost everytime I have been to Scotland we have been there in a heatwave. Tough going up the mountains in the heat.

[@Barnyz]

@@tooyoungtobeold8756 I went hiking in the english lake district once in the summer. Lumped all my camera gear up a fell in high heat. Never sweated so much in my life, so yeah I guess we can't win with the weather!!!

[@davidh5500]

What a beautiful area - that view was stunning. Always enjoy your videos Murray, thank you for sharing. Atb

[@klickinthewild]

Another cracking video Murray - thanks for sharing. I've been subbed to 'Dave's' channel for some time now and great to see you guys get together. Stac Pollaidh sure is a beauty!

[@chrisplatten2293]

The timing of this video made me smile, as tomorrow would have been exactly a year since I was last on it. I was up for a week's winter climbing and late February was like spring not winter. Still 5 mountain days in the West Highlands in February and only one hour of rain while out, isn't something to complain about, despite the lack of snow. Stac Pollaidh via the West Buttress climb was my last day of the trip. Back up again next week, so should have more of a wintry time. Always a lovely mountain. It really looks the part driving in, but from the car park you can't really see the shape. Then as you climb you get the view.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

ahh - one hour of rain in 5 days in the north west , my idea of heaven, shame it not been like that recently :( maybe we will get a break in the weather soon - fingers crossed !! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@chrisplatten2293]

@@ScotlandsMountains Stac Pollaidh today! Sunny approach, snowy ridge traverse to the summit and a dry, but overcast walk off. Lovely.

[@bpslodge]

Thanks for sharing this one , was up there many years ago and your films from here always bring back many great memories. Going have to make the effort to get back there again soon. I will be sure to check out Daves.......sorry i mean Garys channel. Atb Brian.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It such an amazing place , love it up there :) Garys vlog is superb , well worth a watch for sure :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@christophersmith2689]

Hi murray Superb mate that was beautiful stunning landscape and great company what more could you ask for another cracking vlog murray atvb chris

[@klinkeok]

Great video Murray any chance you could do the full cuillin ridge sometime.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Great stuff Murray, another celebrity too. 😁 Those views are stunning. I finally got up Stac Pollaidh last summer and loved it.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Walk With Wallace 👣 thanks Robin - one of my favourite wee mountains :) ATB M👍

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@ScotlandsMountains its in the top 5 Grahams. 😁

[@papsofjura]

Just indescribable views, easily one of the best mountains I have been up. Unforgettable

[@keithmitchell6548]

Stunning mountain, stunning area, thanks for the vid.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@davidknowles5519]

Great collaboration watched both vlogs showcased Scotland wonderfully

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks David - much appreciated :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@paulmiller7671]

A fantastic little mountain which I climbed some 25 years ago, and managed to scramble up the the west summit. Although I recall that it was rather more difficult getting down. It's an iconic mountain with an iconic name. But I'm always disappointed when I go out cycling locally (Wirral) and I pass a house that they have named 'Stack Polly'. Grrrr. Someday I going to amend that !

[@richardwood6121]

Really enjoyed both Gary's and your vlogs. Nice to see the SP car park almost empty, it can get somewhat stowed out in the summer months. SP is a cracking little hill but I'd nominate Ben Stack as my favourite wee mountain. Nearby Meallan Liath Coire Mhic Dhugaill is another favourite for me, climbed it 5 or 6 times and only once saw another walker. Next door to Arkle which is absolutely stunning as landscape photogs might say. Thanks for one of the best KZbin channels. Awesome stuff.

[@Duncanforbeshendry]

Lovely I will need to do this one .

[@ScotlandsMountains]

you wont be disappointed :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

The Scottish Highlands are some of the most beautiful places in the world. I love it up there. Thatnks for the video.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@johnpunnett1426]

Great Vlog Murray. Like others I'm a Gary Subscriber but really enjoyed watching the video so have now hit your subscribe button & look forward to looking through your back catalog... cheers. John

[@sapphieburry5216]

Great to see it from your pov 😂 I'm hoping to get up stac Polly for the first time this summer, you've really inspired me to do it.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

you wont be disappointed - its a great wee mountain :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@mattallen6424]

Finally made it to Assynt in October last year with my 10 year old, walked up Stac Pollaidh and spent time taking in the view. It really is the most stunning area I've ever seen and Sean keeps asking me to take him back. Great stuff ⛰👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I don't blame him , I keep asking myself the same question ;) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@squirrelcove3443]

Evening Murray, just discovered your channel and I have to say you are re-energising my enthusiasm for the mountains. Your use of stills, video and drone results in perfect, IMO, video. Too often good work goes unacknowledged. I thought it appropriate to voice some appreciation for your efforts, albeit you clearly do it for the love of it. Now to find the time!!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Welcome to the channel! hope you enjoy the content . Really appreciate your kind words - very much appreciated Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@TheKruxed]

Funny how I just mentioned this place a couple of videos ago. Was quite the sight miles north and then you come down that road that follows the Loch, really nice views. Would love to go up myself some day

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its well worth the effort - great place for hiking - a bit of technicality required if you want to go to the true summit, but you dont have to go right to the top :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@TheKruxed]

@@ScotlandsMountains Maybe one day when I rediscover some fitness lol

[@MegaMurmer]

Thanks Murray. I know where I'm going on my next highland visit.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Mickey Mouse it’s well worth a visit - a stunning. Area Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@gcsScotland]

Having watched 'Dave's' video at the weekend I was looking forward to this - it didn't disappoint! ! A cracking area and you were lucky with the weather given what we've had. Proper winter has arrived, at last, so looking forward to your next adventure. Take care 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Graham - might be back out this weekend but the storms look like they are rolling in again :( Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@gcsScotland]

Aye it's every weekend at present - so frustrating 😠

[@malcolmabram2957]

I can boast having climbed all the Munros, but the West top on Stac Pollaidh is rather tricky getting past the mauvais pas. What this hill/mountain or whatever you want to call it shows, is that the pleasure of a hill is not correlated to its height. This video captures that well. Stac Pollaidh is an excellent experience.

[@MarkPurmal]

One of the best views anywhere in Scotland, love Stac Pollaidh

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Mark Purmal Photography absolutely agree - an amazing landscape :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jkabholat]

Ahh just what I needed a walk in the wild🙂 thank you.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

jackie hope you enjoyed the vlog Jackie :) Thanks for watching ATB. Murray

[@Tracks777]

awesome content

[@savedpurplecat]

Such an atmosphere around there, this mountain should be a must for everyone doing the NC500, love Garys channel such a warm personality. I couldn't bring myself to do the final scramble Murray we leave that to you lol :) Tim

[@MonkeySocs]

Awesome views as usual 🤩

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you and Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@chrisp267]

Love this mountain too! Was up there years ago with great weather, hope to get up this year again! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Chrisp one of my favourite wee mountains :) well worth a visit 👍 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@derekgillan7314]

Very nice

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Derek Gillan thank you and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@derekgillan7314]

My pleasure, I will get used to the heights, ;)

[@BorderRambler]

It certainly is a beautiful little mountain with outstanding views Murray, I will check out Garys channel atb Dave

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Dave - definetely check out Garys channel , his vlog from the day was fantastic :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@simonaeldred]

Always glad to watch Scotland’s Mountains. Was up there at Christmas, was a clear ascent on the 25th too, stop pointing at Suilven, your making me so jealous 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Simon Aldred wow - did you have the mountain to yourself ?? Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@simonaeldred]

Scotland's Mountains there was a few people about, lovely sunny day, but just 6 hrs of daylight👍

[@StarrandDaniel]

Stunning!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Starr & Daniel thanks and thanks for watching ATB. Murray

[@ianstevenson1903]

Another masterpiece, I watched Dave's🤣 interview with yourself and I was shocked your not a professional photographer, outstanding work and always interesting videos Keep the good work up and all the best

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Ian - had a great time with Gary, his vlog was superb :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stephenmclean4127]

Loved this vlog and Gary’s lovely area hope to return some day thanks

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you - Garys was superbly put together , absolutely loved it :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@MaliDaviesPhotography]

I think even I could manage that mountain 😂 great to see two sides from yourself and Gary. As ever really enjoyed. You two should get a side show 😍👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its well worth the hike :) just ask Gary :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Murray, I watched the interview you done the other day there. Interesting to see both sides of the filming. I enjoyed both videos 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Martin Norton thanks Martin - Gary’s video was brilliant - think he put it together extremely well 👌👌

[@davidblair2874]

I’ve only made it to the east summit myself but it’s an amazing place with some scary drops 😳. I remember when you camped up there. Simply stunning 😎 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks David, one of my favourite camps ever that one - will never forget it :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@matepolcz]

Scotland's Mountains!!!

[@morvenm00n]

Fabulous I wish I was there !! ⛰⛰⛰

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Susie Irvine it’s an amazing wee mountain :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@Tracks777]

nice content

[@davids9549]

Enjoyed this Murray, as I usually do over breakfast with coffee in one hand and OS in the other so I can relate what you're showing to the map. Then I watched your linked video of your camp on the ridge and that was even better! Not sure how I missed that one first time around. Seen Stac Pollaidh but never climbed it - only Quinag and Ben More Coigach so far. And my favourite Munro - Ben More Assynt - must get up there again soon! Btw, on the subject of 'wee mountains', can I put in a word for Ben Mhor on South Uist?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks David - the wild camp I did up there was one of the finest sunrises I have experienced on a summit, absolutely spectacular !! love Stac Pollaidh :) Must get myself over to South Uist and investigate Ben Mhor!! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@shinertom142]

Inspirational ✌️🙏🙏 …

[@ryanjohn2664]

I absolutely love you channel.... Really really good content. But, will you please bring out some t-shirts with "I'm short on time #scotlandsmounatins" printed on it. I will happily buy the first one 😂😂😂

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ryan Gilbody 😂😂😂 if only I could buy some more time 😂😂 Thanks for watching M Ps watch out for the fashion line in the making 😂

[@djsjtj1731]

Climbed this mountain over 20 years ago when I was a child. Remember we had to turn back because the wind was that bad at the top

[@southwesterncamper4848]

Another fantastic video Murray, you sound a bit bunged up on the narrating 👍 hope you're feeling better soon

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I have indeed been suffering from the dreaded man flu !! Feeling a lot better now though :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@callumsumsion9261]

Never been this early, haven't even watched the video yet but I already know it will be great

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Callum Sumsion hope you enjoyed it Callum 👍 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ColumbaScott]

Cheers Murray, It's definitely up there for small mountains with incredible views from the top, another great one on Skye Sgurr na Stri where you of course did your awesome summit camp :) Can I ask what you use to attach your Sony A7iii to your backpack strap and what mini tripod you use? Thanks Scorr

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Scott, to answer your query, the device I use is a peak design clip - did a video a few months ago on it here if interested : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIKpnGh7rcmEobM The tripod is a fotopod - might do a sunday vlog on this soon though :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ColumbaScott]

@@ScotlandsMountains Cheers Murray, I'll go check it out! :)

[@fuckinrobbie]

Love your videos mate. Just a wee request - can you start putting the name of whatever mountains you've done in the description? This one has it but most don't

[@stevebrooks6144]

Hi Murray, great video, we were up yesterday, little bit more snow than you had. Anyway, don't know how to do a more generic comment, but how about you and Jerry doing the Old Man of Stoer? That would be awesome, just a thought 🤞

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Hi Steve, we have actually stood at the bottom of the Old man of Stoer after camping out the night before. We awoke and set up the Tyrolean crossing , but as we were gearing up to set of , we noticed some shower clouds on the horizon and decided we didn't want caught on the climb in the rain!! so we backed off... need to go back one day though :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@stevebrooks6144]

@@ScotlandsMountains probably wise, would make a great video on the right day though

[@frankworld13]

I💙Scotland.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

frank world me too :) (might be a bit biased though 😂) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@RamblingTog]

Makes a change from the roadside

[@pep3225]

Hey peeps ! BBC2 tonight. Grand tours of Scotland.. Stac Pollaidh !!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

must watch it on catch up , Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@whisthpo]

@ 6:58,F****N ELL!! It's good to share this with a Mate(s)... Thank you for the A W E !

[@stevebrooks6144]

What date did you do the walk? You were incredibly lucky with the weather, only had a couple of good days all year here in Lochinver.

[@alexspencer5971]

Another great video, and another fantastic location, there is a small sandy shore on Loch Lurgainn, i wild camped there in 2018 and the view of Stac pollaidh were breath taking. ATB

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Alex, I'll need to give that a look - sounds idyllic :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@openhighlowclose9385]

Best land in the country. You must go up Sgurr an Fhidhleir if you haven't already. Views are even better

[@ScotlandsMountains]

its on my list , not been up it yet , but it will appear on a Wednesday evening at some point :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@18pablo88]

The cobbler, Ben Arthur is Scotlands best wee mountain, in my humble opinion.

[@billywalker2012]

paul andrew Martin In my Expert opinion Beinn an Lochain ...Closely followed by the Cobbler best Small Winter Hills 🏔🏔😏👍🏼

[@billywalker2012]

Incidentally I was on the Cobbler this Afternoon.... Forecast looked decent... Cobbler is Absolutely Burried in Fresh powder... I'd be swimming that all week... Couldn't get anywhere near the summit, up to my waist... Spindrift was Crazy fillling in steps within Seconds... Chockstone Gully was Great... Had to Break thru the hole....cobbler path is in a bad state... Path builders have Temporary wrecked it Using a mini excavator🚜..1st time in 20 years I've never Been on the summit.... Wee Freeze and they'll be some good Condition 🏔️❄️⛏️⛏️☃️🌨️

[@ScotsWildcamper]

@@billywalker2012 Ben Donich and Suilven my favourite 2 wee hills Slioch my overall favourite.

[@billywalker2012]

@@ScotsWildcamper Eddie Look I've told you... It's Ben an Lochain 🏔️❄️👍🏼..... Get off this thread it's Embarrinsing

[@ScotsWildcamper]

@@billywalker2012 I'm not embarrassed just giving an opinion based on my camping experience. That's 3x you've commented on this thread.

[@BumpingMad]

Nice video #bumpingmad

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Best of Scotland # should have put a picture of 🐽 Thatcher so us Scots Could throu Stones at it 👌

[@dannychurch7223]

Why did you have to say iconic?