Fingal’s Cave is on the Isle of Staffa. This is certainly one of the most spectacular places in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. Staffa is named after the Norse word 'Stave' or ‘pillar island’ …
Fingal’s Cave is on the Isle of Staffa. This is certainly one of the most spectacular places in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. Staffa is named after the Norse word 'Stave' or ‘pillar island’ due to the great basalt columns protruding from the sea, flanking deep caves. If the weather allows, visitors can enter Fingal’s Cave, a 69m-long cavern described by Sir Walter Scott as ‘one of the most extraordinary places I have ever beheld’. After a visit to Staffa in 1829, the German composer Mendelssohn was inspired by the astonishing acoustics of Fingal’s Cave to compose his Hebrides Overture.
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Aug 8, 2024
the picture here tells everything, its what you see when you cruise past. It was a bit misty/foggy when we went past in July but calm a bit further on is Dutchman's Cap. Cruise ship is probably best … Full review by John G
Jul 7, 2024
Everything amazing. Please be aware a few steep steps when you get off the boat to see the puffins. A Ranger to give you advice too Full review by Ann T
Jun 25, 2024
You must see this cave! It is a bit of a narrow walk but they provide rope and hand rails for support. Make sure you wear good shoes. The views surrounding are spectacular and once in the cave it's m… Full review by HelpfulAngel
Hi, It sounds like you really enjoyed seeing the cave even though you could not enter the cave. Me and my sister are trying to decide if we want to go due to the cave entrance being closed..... Any thoughts?
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Oh gosh, I'm sorry I didn't see this before. It is absolutely worth going. It's spectacular. I hope you went. I'm so sorry I didn't see this.
Aug 8, 2024
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