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S of Port an t-Sruthain, Scarba, Argyllshire.
| NGR: | NM 72160 04218 |
| WGS84: | 56.17596, -5.67229 |
| Length: | 11 m |
| Vert. Range: | Not recorded |
| Altitude: | 1 m |
| Geology: | Jura Slate Member - pelite, graphitic |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
Secluded, arched entrance in small patch of woodland. [Chris Scaife]
A Cave on the east Coast of the Island of Scarba ΒΌ of a mile north east of Maol Buidhe and north of port nan Sliseag Sig;- [Signification] "Lad's Cave" [OS Namebook]
This should probably be lads' (plural dative) - hence the cave of a number of unspecified lads. It is not clear whether this means young boys or stablehands (Gillies) who could be young boys or older men.
Alternative Names: None recorded.
Notes: Measured by Chris Scaife in June 2024.
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This entry was last updated: 2024-09-30 11:34:32
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