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Uamhan nan Faoileagan, Doodilbeag, Islay, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NR 36054 76279 |
| WGS84: | 55.90700, -6.22483 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | Not recorded |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Cave, Arch, SeaCave |
| Registry: | second |
Northeastern entrance to small sea cave or natural arch through a narrow rocky promontory on the north coast of Islay, north east of Doodilbeag and southwest of Uamhannan Donna.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: The name 'Caves of the Seagulls' was coined c. 1981 by Peter Dowswell and Ivan Young of the GSG when they surveyed a section of the north coast of Islay. Modern translations suggest 'Fraoilaige' is a mistranslation. 'Faoileag' is currently given as meaning 'seagull' while 'Faoileagan' means 'seagulls'.
Hydrographic Feeds: None
Hydrographic Resurgences: None
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This entry was last updated: 2026-10-28 13:50:07
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