Sgùrr na Sgine has a subsidiary Top along its north eastern ridge called Faochag (The Whelk) which reaches a height of 909 metres.
Sgùrr na Sgine's steep, narrow north ridge has been christened "Concorde Ridge" by famed Scottish hill walker Hamish Brown after he and a companion were startled by a vast flock of terrified ptarmigan when descending in winter conditions [REF].