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Ròn (Uamh)

Fraigheach, Knockinnon, Dunbeath, Caithness.

Cave marked on OS map.

Uamh Ròn- A small cave at the base of the Cliff opposite the above [Ceann na' h-Otha]. ''Seals Cave''. [ScotlandsPlaces]

Estimated length 45m, width 6m and height 8 m, based on kayak visible in photo 3.

At the inland end of the cave is a small shingle/cobble beach where the roof drops gradually to become too low and the way on is blocked by flowstone and what appears to be a lobster creel. Flowstone appears to emerge from horizontal bedding planes to form banks of calcite.

Alternative Names: Uamh Ron, Uamh Rhon, Seal Cave

Notes: Ceann na' h-Otha - A prominent round hill feature overlooking the Sea, about 1 1/2 North of Dunbeath. on E. [East] side of Main Road. [ScotlandsPlaces]

Access: by sea either south from Latheronwheel harbour or north from Dunbeath harbour.