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Scarba, Cailleach nam Peur, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NM 70510 02645 |
| WGS84: | 56.16106, -5.69746 |
| Length: | Not recorded |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 20 m |
| Geology: | Not recorded |
| Tags: | Cave |
| Registry: | main |
Cave on the steeply sloping south-east coast of the island of Scarba, 50 m west of Cailleach nam Peur.
Alternative Names: Cave of the Wife of Pears, Cave of the Stone of Fear, Cave of Terror Rock, Terror Rock Cave
Notes: No cave seen in this location by Chris Scaife on 3/6/24.
Cailleach nam Peur - A Standing Rock on the South Coast of the Island of Scarba a short distance South of Ciste nam Arm and north east of Rudha Righinn. Sig. [Signification] "Wife of the Pears". [Scotland's Places]
This translation is dubious. Cailleach which does translate as woman or wife can also translate as rock or stone. Peur which is Gaelic for pear is derived from the French but can also be translated as fear.
There is no direct association between the stone (Cailleach nam Peur) and the cave.
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This entry was last updated: 2024-09-29 20:00:37
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