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Rubha Bholsa (5) [Islay]

Rubha Bholsa, Islay, Argyllshire.

NGR:	NR 37939 78274
WGS84:	55.92591, -6.19669
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave, SSSI
Registry:	second

Raised beach sea cave, marked 'cave' on OS maps.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

Google Earth.
Pastmap, OS 10 k background mapping.
Nature Scot, Rubh' a' Mhail to Uamhannan Donna Coast, Site of Special Scientific Interest. Link

This entry was last updated: 2026-10-24 18:37:44

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