A chilling high-altitude encounter reported by a seasoned deer stalker near Ben Macdui.
A seasoned deer stalker working near the Lairig Ghru pass reported a broad-headed, black feline observing his party from a distance of 200 meters. The animal showed no fear of human presence.
Archival Sighting ID: CG-03-08
- Location: Near Ben Macdui, Cairngorms
- Elevation: 900m ASL
- Weather: Low cloud, mist
The stalker, who had spent 30 years in the mountains, stated it was "unlike any wildcat or feral cat" he had ever encountered. The size was comparable to a medium-sized dog but with the distinct fluid movement of a leopard. This sighting adds to the "Big Grey Man" lore of the Cairngorms, suggesting the peaks harbor more than just weather phenomena.
Coordinates: 57.068° N, -3.666° E — Map of sighting at Ben Macdui, Cairngorms