Fingal's Cave

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Today we are heading to Staffa Island in Scotland to explore Fingal’s Cave. 

There are over a dozen caves around the island but what makes Fingal’s stand out are its towering hexagonal basalt columns that rise majestically from the Atlantic Ocean.

Like a giant's organ pipes, these formations create an ethereal spectacle that has drawn visitors and inspired artists, writers, and musicians for centuries.

Fingal’s Cave

Standing at a towering height of 72 feet and stretching 270 feet deep, these fractured columns ingeniously create a rugged pathway just above the water's surface, allowing adventurous visitors to venture deep inside and intricately explore the cave's wonders.

Famous for its remarkable acoustics, Fingal's Cave boasts a grand arched entrance that, from within, offers a picturesque frame of the neighboring island of Iona, all against a backdrop of pristine, crystal-clear waters.

When the weather is calm, experienced sea kayakers often paddle from Mull to reach Staffa and explore the cave.

May and June offer prime puffin-spotting chances ashore.

Marine wildlife such as basking sharks, dolphins, grey seals, minke, and pilot whales can also be seen.

Explore More

If you would like to learn more, here are some links you can check out to get more information about Fingal’s Cave.

• Sea Kayaker Explores a Stunning Scottish Sea Cave (video)

• Visit Mull and Iona (website)

How To Visit Fingal’s Cave

There are several tours available including guided wild swimming, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking tours of the cave.

The tours depart from Ulva Terry, Tobermory, Fionnphort, and Iona.