Caves

Fingal's Cave in Staffa, Scotland

This incredible sea cave is located on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland. The island is of volcanic origin and is famous for its distinctive hexagonal basalt columns, of which Fingal's Cave is the most striking example. The cave's size, shape, and naturally-arched roof combine with the waves to create eerie sounds that enhance its cathedral-like atmosphere. The cave was named after the hero in James Macpherson's book Fingal, which means "white stranger."

Caves and How They Form These large underground chambers can take hundreds of thousands of years to form.