Staffa - Wikipedia
WEBStaffa (Scottish Gaelic: Stafa, [4][5] pronounced [ˈs̪t̪afa], from the Old Norse for stave or pillar island) is an island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Vikings gave it this name as its columnar basalt reminded them of their houses, which were built from vertically placed tree-logs.
Isle Of Staffa Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More
WEBVisitor information for Isle Of Staffa, Argyll & The Isles including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The uninhabited island of Staffa includes the famous Fingal's Cave.
Staffa - National Trust for Scotland
WEBThis little island (½ mile long and ¼ mile wide) off the west coast of Scotland looks like it may be from a different planet. Its hexagonal columns were formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions and a vast blanket of lava that spread into the Atlantic Ocean.
Staffa Tours – Boat Tours To Iona, Tobermory & Mull
WEBDiscover the most beautiful and interesting places on the West Coast of Scotland with our tours to the Isle of Staffa, home to the world-famous Fingal’s Cave, the ornithological heaven of the Treshnish Isles, the sacred Isle of Iona and the wildlife mecca of Mull.
Isle of Staffa - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBSee the famous hexagonal rock columns, formed millions of years ago by volcanic eruptions. Follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria, J M W Turner, Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth. Listen to the astonishing acoustics of Fingal’s Cave, which inspired Mendelssohn to compose his Hebrides Overture. Enjoy a puffin-spotting picnic on the ...
Isle of Staffa - Scottish Geology Trust
WEBThe small Hebridean island of Staffa is the result of volcanic activity that occurred 60 million years ago during the early formation of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a classic symbol of Scotland’s geological heritage, and has inspired centuries of scientists, artists, poets and even classical composers.
Staffa | Scotland, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBStaffa, uninhabited Atlantic island of the Inner Hebrides, Scotland, situated 6 miles (10 km) off the island of Mull and 33 miles west of Oban. Columns of basalt surmount a basement of tufa and form a rugged coast with numerous caves, among them Clamshell Cave in the southeast and Fingal’s Cave, a.
Isle of Staffa and Fingals Cave - Southern Hebrides
WEBStaffa, an entirely volcanic island, is probably best known for its unique geological features such as the many caves and the unique shape of the basalt columns which are also found in the Giant’s Causeway and Rathlin island in Northern Ireland and closer by on the island of Ulva.
Isle of Iona - Staffa
WEBThe Island of Staffa lies about five and a half nautical miles to the north of Iona. It is famous for its dramatic rock formations, nesting puffins and for the cave known as ‘Fingal’s Cave’. Staffa provided inspiration to Felix Mendelssohn, the German composer.
Why & How You Can Visit Staffa & See the Puffins - No 26. by the …
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · If you are planning a visit to the Isle of Staffa, you’ll likely know of the unique opportunity to see the beautiful puffins in their natural habitat. Below, we’ll provide some helpful information on Staffa and their puffins.