The three classic Scottish sea stacks consist of the Old Man of Hoy, the Old Man of Stoer, and Am Buachaille. Each one is a unique and very worthy objective in its own right, however, climbing all three in one trip makes for an unforgettable experience in some of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal landscapes. Although the climbs on these sea stacks are not particularly difficult, they are not for the faint-hearted either. A reasonable amount of previous climbing experience seconding multi-pitch climbs up to around VS/HVS is required with one pitch of E1 5b on the Old Man of Hoy. For Am Buachaille it should also be noted that a short swim is necessary to get to and from the stack. It is also possible to make a short swim across to the on The Old Man of Stoer, although a tyrolean (roped) crossing can be set up to avoid this.
We recommend this trip during the summer months, anytime from May through to September, and would suggest a minimum of 6 days. The weather and conditions in Scotland at any time of year are notoriously unpredictable and it should be noted that successfully climbing all three sea stacks is not guaranteed, however, we will do our best to make it happen and will suggest alternatives if the weather and/or conditions are not suitable.
Our pricing structure is based on a sliding scale with a reduced daily fee for every additional day booked. If you would like to reserve a contingency day around your preferred date/s in order to pick the best weather and conditions for your course or activity we may be able to arrange this for an additional fee. For more details, please see our pricing structure.
*Please note that these are guiding fees only.
We offer a range of scheduled activities that are open to the public and that can be booked online via the red ‘Book Now’ button. Anything else (including this experience) can only be booked privately and enquiries can be made via the form on this page or via the contact form at the top of the page. We require a 30% deposit to secure private bookings and full payment prior to your course or activity commencing. If you would like any more information or have a specific question, please get in touch.
We will provide all of the technical climbing equipment, including a helmet and harness if required. You will need to bring the following items:
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