Caves · Scottish Islands
Fingals Cave
Fingals Cave — a cave in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
A British cave — natural underground void, most often formed in carboniferous limestone country. Fingals Cave is a named cave in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Fingal's Cave is a sea cave located on Staffa in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its unique geological formation, characterised by striking basalt columns that resemble organ pipes. The cave is a popular destination for boat tours, offering visitors a chance to experience its natural acoustics and stunning coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4315, -6.3402
Sources
- manual: geonames-2649427 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fingals Cave?
- Fingals Cave is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Fingals Cave?
- Fingals Cave — a cave in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Fingals Cave?
- Its coordinates are 56.4315°, -6.3402°.