An isolated crofter near Durness reported a spectral black cat larger than a collie watching his sheep.
A crofter in the far north reported a recurring visitor to his lambing sheds—a spectral cat with a white diamond on its chest that appeared only during the new moon.
Archival Sighting ID: SU-97-02
- Location: Durness hinterlands
- Cultural Context: Local folk association with "The King of Cats"
- Credibility: High (supported by anomalous kill patterns)
The witness claimed the cat did not attack the sheep but seemed to "inspect" them. He described it as standing as tall as a collie dog with fur that seemed to absorb all light. Local Gaelic speakers in the area noted that the description matches the classic Cait Sìth proportions described in medieval manuscripts.
Coordinates: 58.567° N, -4.75° E — Map of sighting at Near Durness