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Deer Shelter Cave [Islay]

NW of Mala Bholsa, Islay, Argyllshire.

NGR:	NR 37723 78033
WGS84:	55.92363, -6.19990
Length:	17 m
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	6 m
Geology:	Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:	Cave, SeaCave, SSSI
Registry:	second

Raised beach sea cave marked on OS maps.

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5 m wide, 4 m high entrance. Access easy. A frequent haunt of red deer. [Caves of Islay]

Alternative Names: Mala Bholsa (2)

Notes: The name 'Deer Shelter Cave' comes from Graham Little, 2026.

Hydrographic Feeds: None

Hydrographic Resurgences: None

Links and Resources:

Google Earth.
Pastmap, OS 10 k background mapping.
Little, Graham, 2026, The Caves of Islay, pp. 86-87 with image of entrance.
Nature Scot, Rubh' a' Mhail to Uamhannan Donna Coast, Site of Special Scientific Interest. Link

This entry was last updated: 2026-10-24 18:26:05

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