2 Caves to Explore in Argyll and Bute Council

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Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute is one of 32 unitary authority council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area. It has miles of coastline with truly stunning views and is known as Scotland’s Adventure Coast with all its experiences available for the visitor. The islands are a great attraction for visitors each with something different to offer, sandy beaches, stunning scenery, remoteness, wildlife, seabirds and island hospitality.

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Caves to Explore in Argyll and Bute Council

Davaar Island

A beautiful tidal island, which sits in the mouth of Campbeltown Loch and provides fantastic views of the town and over to Arran and the Ailsa Craig on a clear day. It was linked to the mainland by a natural shingle causeway called the Dhorlin near Campbeltown at low tide. The island is also known for its seven caves, one of which contains a life size cave painting depicting the crucifixion, painted in 1887 by local artist Archibald MacKinnon.

Fingal's Cave

A beautiful sea cave in the basalt southwest coast of Staffa, an island of the Inner Hebrides, western Scotland. It has a length of 270 feet and its arched roof is said to reach between 66 feet and 72 feet above sea level. It became known as Fingal's Cave after the eponymous hero of an epic poem by 18th-century Scots poet-historian James Macpherson. It was now under the control of the National Trust for Scotland.

Map of Caves to explore in Argyll and Bute Council