The Black Cuillin - Isle of Skye - Sgurr Alasdair to Sgurr Mhic Choinnich via Collies Ledge

[@ashstubbings2603]

That view from the top of Sgurr Alasdair is just jaw-dropping! I'm disabled and it would be nigh on impossible to appreciate this any other way, so, many thanks!

[@MindSurf248]

Not the same but there are off-road mobility scooters that you can take up a decent trail into the Malvern hills. Looking at doing it with my mother in law. Worth looking into if that's your sort of thing

[@ashstubbings2603]

@@MindSurf248 Thanks. I'll look into that. 😊

[@sniffmatip3865]

This is one of the best videos of the hills in Skye.

[@davegillman6296]

I have done this the scree run down was fantastic back in 1978 but the view from the top will stay with me for ever

[@davefurneaux8743]

i just did Collie's Ledge this weekend. If i'd seen this video before the walk i'd never have agreed to do it! :) Awesome, terrifying and unforgettable. I'm def. not a climber. Shall stick to my sunday walks on the rounded Cairngorms me thinks!

[@janewhapples9214]

Beautiful mountains views are heavenly

[@szabo831130]

Well done. Thanks for showing us!

[@bpslodge]

Absolutely stunning, with so much crap on the tv it's brilliant to have this to watch after a hard day at work. Thank you so much for sharing this. Atb Brian.

[@garycamden2684]

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[@garycamden2684]

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[@paxtonguillermo3924]

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[@Lyn-o6v]

We stayed on Skye a few weeks ago. I was in awe of this stunning mountain range. I'm definitely not experienced enough to even contemplate doing this climb. Think I'll stick to Ingleborough 😂 The views are spectacular. Thank you for sharing the amazing experience.

[@SuperBlotty]

Amazing, what a fantastic production, just blown away. Thank you so much. Cheers Tim

[@ScotlandsMountains]

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[@richardhallyburton]

Great video Murray! In the days before walking poles I used to descend the An Stac screes carrying a rock in each hand. That way, if I fell over I didn't cut my hands as I was already gripping a comfortable rock.

[@timocuyvers1501]

I was there in 2019. I was at the top and a jet flew in the valley and had no other option than to fly in our direction. A brutal sound for 5 seconds and a memory for a lifetime

[@billcochrane7977]

Spent a week in the one on the right of 3 cottages seen at 19:18 into the video at the beginning of August. Got my wife, who is not a walker, up to Coire Lagan and sat there salivating about the thought of getting up the shute to Sgurr Alasdair and what I imagined would be amazing views. Now, just a couple of weeks later you’ve made my dream come true. 😃. Thanks Murray, for all the wonderful footage you bring to our screens.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Bill Cochrane thanks Bill - your wife will be thankful you don’t have to take her to the top now 😂😂👍 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@DizzyVizion]

Three breakfasts and a Snickers bar on the Cuillin Ridge? PLUS another adventure on the same ridge a couple of days later; which you say is potentially better than this one? Murray, you are a Legend! This is some of the best Cuillin footage around. And your presentation skills and your scrambling skills are second to none. Brilliant!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

I had built up an appetite !lol Hope you enjoy next weeks installment too :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@NostraFnDamus]

I went up here with my Dad in the late 90s. There were clouds forming just out of arms reach on the top of the ridge. Dad did some scree running there back in the 70s, but it was all ankle snapping rocks when I got there. One of the most beautiful places on earth :)

[@ProfPete]

Murray - just love your videos. I climbed Sgurr Sgumain, Alasdair, Thearlach and Mhic Choinnich with my Dad (who passed away in 2012) in August 1976. I've never been back since. this brings back great memories.

[@brianbrooking496]

If I was to describe this video. It would be inspirational and breathtaking. As a young man this was on my bucket list. Now kids are up and I’m needed less and less. It’s time to dig out the walking and climbing gear loved the drone footage.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank Bria - very much appreciated - hope you get the hikin gear back out soon Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@nigelbramley4188]

As someone who is terrified of heights I couldnt keep myself from watching. Exceptional footage that makes me slightly sad I cant experience it for myself. Thank you, great work.

[@johnsayer116]

@@toomuch9762 You dont have to walk perilous ledges to enjoy fabulous mountains! There are plenty of safer and still exhilarating climbs and walks..

[@davidsomerville3890]

I’m sitting in My friends house in Skye and tomorrow I’m climbing Sgurr Alasdair the weather has been absolutely amazing and if you want to get in the mood for a climb this ticks all the boxes . Great Murray really enjoyed it.

[@craigw7162]

Unreal view at the top 👍 Love Skye

[@johnmcsporran3090]

Great video Murray. Makes you wonder at Danny MacAskill cycling along Collie's Ledge.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks John - he has balls of steel!! lol (ps that video is still my favorite all time video!)

[@PibrochPonder]

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[@benpattinson1]

Superb video. Did have to link to the mountain bike video which was also rather good. Cheers Murray.

[@susanbrown2909]

A photo round every corner ,what a poetic way to describe the beauty of Scotland. Murray.you sure your not a mountain goat...the way u scramble over thoses rocks .lol..that was some seriously scary stuff in places.

[@spursod]

Stunning and scary. Many thanks for the wonderful vicarious experience. I only ever saw the Cuillin Hills from the bottom, possibly at your starting point, but also of course as we toured the Isle of Skye in 1974!

[@IanTupmanOutdoors]

Nicely done Murray. Made me happy and sad. The last time I was up there was with Martin Moran who tragically died in the Himalaya earlier this year. Keep up the good work mate.

[@elizabethduggan8793]

Wow! amazing…. Lovely views and drone footage. I have such a fear of exposure but I love watching these videos, knees wobbling and all. I am fascinated with Collies/Hart ledge in my dreams! Thank you.

[@MarkGreaves007]

Wow, what amazing photography/videography awesome

[@antheablackmore5838]

I’m blown away by this! I’d never ever manage these sort of climbs but my god it’s so fabulous watching you......the magic of Mother Nature and a good camera 😉

[@terrywilson1002]

Thanks for helping me to make up my mind .I'll give it a miss.

[@davegillman6296]

I did sgurr alasdair way back in 78 amazing day

[@roddyross5531]

That shot at 13:25 is incredible! 😮👏👏👏👏

[@Mozartboy55]

Whoa that’s a dangerous one. Lots of experience needed there...Not to mention nerves of steel.

[@SpartanCnC]

That area is so beautiful. Hiked down the Glen from Sligachan, to where you started. The Cullin Ridge, ridge of dreams.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

one of my favourite areas - The Isle of Skye is just amazing :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@roddiemacleod6621]

Sublime stuff..This came up in my recommendation and am chuffed for a change. I have drove past the Cullins for the past 30 years every summer on my way to the north west of the island. It's amazing to think I hated going to Skye when I was younger....how times have changed. The scenery is outstanding and your videos do it justice. Thanks.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Roddie, hope you enjoyed the vlog , funny how things change as you get older - I used to hate going places with the family as a kid, now I go back o the same spots and drag my kids along too :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@ThePalmatron]

Skye is a paradise on Earth....Those views of the Cuillin, Rhum, Eigg etc....Unbelievable!! Brilliant film Murray....Love it!!

[@markosullivan6444]

Astonishing video and superb drone footage!

[@RODPIKERDRONESUK]

Just Beautiful very nice indeed well done thanks for sharing cheers have a great week

[@davids9549]

Enchanting Murray, just enchanting. Brought back memories of my climbs there in the summer of '92 (wearing Derby tweed breeks and using W A Poucher's guidebook!). Never been so scared in my life. I went up over Sgurr Sgumain (a simple uphill slog) and on to Alasdair, the famed 'bad step' proving to be relatively straightforward. I recall it being so windless on the summit that I briefly had a butterfly for company, and didn't even need to shield the match lighting my celebratory pipe. Then down the ridge (v scary) to the top of the Stone Chute and straight on to the top of Sgurr Thearlaich (tough scramble). I'd planned on continuing the ridge north to Collie's Ledge, but my nerves had frankly had enough, so I dropped back down to the head of the Stone Chute and descended it to Coire Lagan. I still distinctly remember thinking to myself "Never, ever, try to come up this way!" Not being much of a rock climber myself, that day was probably my greatest achievement. Confession - I took one tiny stone from Alasdair's summit, and it sits proudly (and still magnetic!) on my mantelpiece to this day. Those shots you took of Alasdair and Thearlaich from Mhic Choinnich have given me a real thrill - "Was I really up there?" - for which I am truly grateful to you Murray. I can even forgive those execrable trousers... PS: Hope you've shaken off that nasty stuff you got from the tick bite earlier - are you OK now?

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks David, I also have W A Pouchers book- everytime I hear it mentioned I just think of red socks (advise in the opening chapters ) - a great set of books he did too :)Feeling alot better now - these trip were done just as I was starting to get unwell... Finished my antibiotic treatments last week and on the mend and back in the hills :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@andrewlindley837]

Stunning footage of a stunning place. Your work and the effort you put into every film as well as the slog of the walk leaves me breathless. Fantastic for us who've done the Munros to look at your work and remember and relive the mountains without having to cart around all that camera gear ,not to mention all the work of setting up the shots. A big thank you. Andrew.

[@jontom7787]

Truely amazing and very unique place. This is one for the bucket list for sure. Another great video, thanks for your work.

[@nelson24]

Wonderful. Love your stuff my friend

[@jamoliverj]

My God, your films are amazing and have supported me so much. May you continue for many years.

[@alexstancato7991]

wow..brother what a sight to see! I could never get bored of looking at that!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Alex Stancato Skye is an amazing place - a photograph around every corner :) Thanks for watching Murray

[@markpursglovephotography]

Absolutely fantastic, looked a bit scary in places, but Wow! 😲

[@joseliguer1196]

Such a nice video and lovely guy

[@frozenmist-w4k]

Breathtaking views, I was fine right up until the ridge ,then i broke out in a sweat. Awesome footage, thx for sharing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank for watching ATB Murray

[@robbieledwith8437]

super stuff... b rave man.....thanks for sharing .... keep it coming..

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you and thank for watching , much appreciated :) ATB Murray

[@barryfullick7981]

Murray, you have raised the bar to an even higher level this time. The raw edged beauty of that jagged ridge against the Atlantic shy was sublime, and you had the wisdom to allow the mountains and the sky to speak for ithemselves without imposing the intellectual and emotionally intrusive barrier of a raucous soundtrack of dimbo dance noises which are widely mistaken for appropriate music, and ruin so many cinematically excellent vids. Thank you .

[@Q8Patriot]

Woow that was amazing, thanks alot for sharing 😅

[@tonymankey520]

Got to say I love this video. It just makes me want to go back to Skye

[@thewildsilence4097]

Morning Murray - brilliant video - that chute ascent looked liked going up an escalator the wrong way! - awesome footage and some truly epic views - atb. Mark

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thewildsilence thanks Mark - it also felt like going up an elevator the wrong way 😂😂 thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jimhumphrey831]

You are bringing back lots of memories of when i did the Munro's in the 90s & 200's, did most with a friend who is no longer with us. Great memories........ many thanks.

[@LadyKinrannoch]

What a great film! since I would never do this, it was wonderful to experience it through your eyes.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you Lorraine - very much appreciated Take care , stay safe and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@phil-zz5hk]

my daughter in law is from arrochar and hates the midges with a passion . i climbed most of the peaks on here back in the 70s with the army .

[@davidblair2874]

I’ve done Alasdair via Sgumain Shoot and West Ridge. And MhicCcoinnich via your route followed by An Stac via direct route. Both guided as I don’t have the confidence on my own, and both in poor weather where I couldn’t see a thing. Fantastic video footage and now I can see what I missed. Thanks for sharing Murray. Looking forward to the next one already 😎

[@PibrochPonder]

David Blair what guide did you use?

[@davidblair2874]

Jim - I used Matt from Skye Adventure. Used him many times. Highly recommend 👍

[@the_inverness_design_studio]

Another fantastic piece of film! Great location, excellent presentation and a top notch bloke! :)

[@fototripper]

What a brilliant view. I love a bit of scree surfing on the way down.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Gavin, the views are amazing up there - I am sure you and UG would love the Great Stone Chute - lots of scree :) P.S. Really enjoying your vlogs and always cheer me up when I tune in to fototrippers :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@fototripper]

@@ScotlandsMountains Thanks Murray :)

[@DeniseStevens1203]

Stunning video. I wish we got content like this for out TV license fee! Brilliant comentry and camera work. A great part of the world. Thank you...

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thanks Leigh - very much appreciated Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@callummacinnes3677]

Really enjoyed that Murray, the drone shots really add to the video.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@aliblyth8957]

Best video and views I've seen of the cuillins! Nice one, very jealous!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you , hope you enjoyed it :) Thank for watching ATB Murray

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Without a doubt best detailed Cuillin scramble out there, fantastic drone footage on summit Murray, thanks for sharing and long may your travels continue my friend ⛰

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank you and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@CharlieVanPoppel]

We subscribed recently and have been enjoying your adventures. I'm glad you camp out on mountains so we don't have to! Stunning footage :-)

[@dalesmithies9051]

Stunning views.Was there about 20 years ago,got up to the inaccessible pinnacle from the camp site at glenbrittle.Hopefully will be spending more time on skye,as well as the rest of Scotland

[@chriss2761]

Stunning video Murray those views are beautiful so want to go there👍

[@sueelphick9060]

Watched this again for the umpteenth time..... it's just a stunning uplifting video Murray it gets a very regular outings on my 50 inch TV in my bedroom 😊😊😊😊 As I keep saying your photography is stunningly beautiful and obviously editing too ......😊😊😊😊😊 Those scree slopes remind me of my adventures on the scree slopes of Cadair Idris my favourite Welsh mountain with the most stunning views over the Barmouth Estuary ...I think you'd love it too ..Highly recommended but Skye is obviously magnificent 😂😂😊😊😊. Thankyou 😊

[@nama5257]

Hats off to you sir. Inspiring video.

[@MoodyMike007]

Loved this, brings back so many memories, and reminds me to go back before it’s too late...thanks for posting, love the drone perspectives.

[@frodolexi]

Hi Murray, that brings back great memories of a time long ago, well 25 years anyway😂 really enjoyed watching that, 'keep em coming'👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@trillbrown3686]

Always happy to be a camera holder on Skye for you if you need one.

[@clansman66]

Absolutely fantastic, the effort you go to getting stunning B roll is appreciated, 2 steps forward and one back....... and repeat, brilliant.

[@allyrobertson5684]

Love it! The Cuillin really are something special....although I’m not so hot on those screes either 😱

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Ally Robertson yeah - the screEs are great when you get them with the wee stones but my god those big rock screes are a nightmare 😂😂 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@allandixon8105]

Great Video Murray! Amazing mountains. I had a a couple of real "heart in my mouth" moments from the helmet cam footage. Superb!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Allan, the drop were shear but the headcam fish eye effect can exacerbate the effect! still not a place to slip! Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jaiguru8487]

Your videos are absolutely brilliant thank you mate✌✌✌✌✌

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Jai Guru thank you so much - hope you continue to enjoy them 🙏 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@naepace]

Well, well, a new favourite. Who'd have thunk it ! Fantastic Murray, hope you are keeping ok.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

walknaepace thanks Stevie - hope you enjoyed it - almost back to fighting fit and a few trips to the hills planned :):) ATB Murray

[@sprecklesville]

Awesome film

[@samuelramsay3631]

Great footage Murray but looks like an absolute nightmare i dont fancy it myself you make it look easy though very well done 👏👏👏💪💪👊👊

[@steffers178]

❤ as always! Thank you for sharing your adventures! 😍 that's my favorite background music! You have me loving that music..HAHAHA take care Murray! Can't wait till next journey..🙂

[@gcsScotland]

Absolutely stunning - cheered me up on a very dreich August morning 😀 Captures the Black Cullin experience superbly 👍 Thanks😉

[@swimster50]

Another brilliant video! Please don’t stop any time soon

[@tlee61]

Spectacular video, Murray. What a trip!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Tom Lee Thanks Tom - it was an amazing adventure 👌 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@hansbrongers6979]

What a great shot and what a beautiful area. The camera on your helmet gives me the feeling that I am climbing there myself. Loved your video as usual!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

thank you and thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@spectacularscotland]

Wow, amazing view Murray. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jamie7673]

Some of the best mountain hiking content on KZbin right here! Props to you, I need to get to the Cuillin sooner rather than later!

[@Skyedrummer145]

Remarkable, well-presented video Murray. I live on Skye but have to make do with looking at the Cuillin now, as the knees aren't up to it any more. Your video tales me back for sure. Thanks again.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Richard Neath thanks Richard - hope I did your home mountains justice - it’s such a spectacular place - I’m super jealous of you living in such a beautiful part of the country - Skye is truly beautiful 👌👌⛰⛰ Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@philleith7827]

That was bloody fantastic pal,what an amazing place very very well done murray,cheers.

[@cameronmcauley2265]

That was very impressive! Great Job;

[@jasonhudsonphotography4772]

Great video Murray some excellent views and spectacular scenery. Not sure Id manage the exposure on the ridge though, feel queesy watching go pro footage. ha ha.

[@klickinthewild]

Really excellent video Murray. Your commentary, headcam footage, drone footage, handhelds and the way you edited and put this one together - this was possibly your best ever. Congrats and as always, looking forward to the next one. We've already booked a trip back over next year and some of your hikes are top of our hit list. All the best from downunder ;)

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Brian Smith thanks Brian - I had a lot more time to edit the Skye vlogs as wasn’t getting out for a month or two with the Lyme infection - probably shows in the finished product (hopefully:)) Hope you have a great trip when. You come over and the weather is good for you 👍 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@MrVinnyh]

Fantastic Murray

[@angrycamping]

Phenomenal! Your videos and presentation are A1. Very watchable and as another watcher said, 'better TV'. Thanks Murray - legend👍🏼

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thank Cragol, very much appreciated. Hope you continue to enjoy the vlogs :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@wjoest6694]

an absolutely stunning video Murray - I enjoyed watching. ATB Wolfgang

[@jointtecklenberg6775]

Murray, stunning footage. These were my first cluster of Munros back in 2004 and I remember the exposure and the thrill of doing them. Great views with the drone. Keep up the great clips. Darren

[@ScotlandsMountains]

It’s a special place - can’t wait to get back to Skye this year :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@MrWrighty82]

Great videos. Love watching them and giving me inspiration for my own adventures!

[@ScotlandsMountains]

MrPutin82 thank you - love it when someone gets some sort of inspiration from the vlogs - give me the inspiration to continue making them 👌👍🙏 Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@MrWrighty82]

@@ScotlandsMountains off to the Black Mountains, Wales for a wild camp in three weeks!

[@lesdodds6491]

Amazing, Collies ledge, NO Thanks, nearly fell off the settee watching😂👌

[@Pauleymack]

Great video. Truly inspiring, that walk is now on my bucket-list.👍⛰️

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Pauleymack it’s definitely worth the bucket list listing :):) thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@mountain_del1863]

Absolutely outstanding Murray, unreal 👍👍👍👍

[@agibsonallan]

Epic a most enjoyable adventure, as i dont have a head for heights this is as far as i would get your video , best regards

[@graemesalem5924]

Superb mate 👍

[@sandralee1604]

Truly amazing trek....than km s for sharing

[@cali_weejock]

Great stuff Murray. Brings back many a fond memory when myself and a few buddies of mine made the same route you took. We went on and took in the Inn Pin too. What an epic day we had although the cloud cover you had would have been most welcome. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Bish - I have also been on the ridge and wishing for cloud cover!! sunscreen was definitely needed back then (cant believe we are saying we were wishing for cloud - in Scotland !!lol) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

[@jeg569]

An amazing video Murray, one of your best, heart in mouth stuff watching you on the scree slopes, cant wait till the next episode.

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Jeg - hope you enjoy the next vlog - its more about te views and less vertical drops!! lol Thank for watching ATB Murray

[@RS.Outdoors]

Nice one mate and amazing views. Still a trip I want to do one day. Stayed at Glen Brittle a few times and great walks around the coast from there. Atb

[@ScotlandsMountains]

Thanks Ray - its my favourite place to go (well when the weather plays ball)! In terms of photography next weeks video is maybe a bit better as I gt lucky with some amazing light on another (blue) mountain ;) Speak soon M