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The Storr (Scottish Gaelic: An Stòr) is a rocky hill on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay, contrasting with gentler grassy slopes to the west.


The Storr is prime example of the Trotternish landslip, the longest such feature in Great Britain. It is the type locality for the mineral gyrolite.

The area in front of the cliffs of the Storr is known as the Sanctuary. This has a number of weirdly shaped rock pinnacles, the remnants of ancient landslips.


The summit of the Storr is the highest point on the Trotternish ridge. It’s great cliffs loom above an area called the Sanctuary – a collection of weirdly shaped rock pinnacles. The summit of the Storr has spectacular panoramic views over the whole island, the Outer Hebedes and the mainland. It’s an easy enough route for the most part. There is a short, easy scramble on the way up to the great cliffs, and on the way down a slightly tricky descent through a gully in the cliffs. The biggest hazard for us was the abundance of sheep!