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Flag Cave [Islay]

Bàgh an Dà Dhoruis, W of Rhuvaal Lighthouse, Islay, Argyllshire.

NGR:NR 41530 78896
WGS84:55.93342, -6.13997
Length:Not recorded
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:8 m
Geology:Jura Quartzite Formation - Quartzite
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:second

Raised beach sea cave. Marked as cave on OS 10 k background mapping. Recorded by Graham Little, 2026.

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5 m wide, 2 m high entrance. Access easy.

Flag iris and marsh marigold flourish in the muddy cave mouth. A short distance in the cave is flooded. [Caves of Islay]

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Name from Graham Little.

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This entry was last updated: 2026-09-17 19:15:21

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