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Ladder Cave

Mull, Airdmeanach, Gribun, Argyllshire.

Among the many caves in Airdmeanach there are two deserving of particular notice. One is called the

Ladder Cave, to which there is a passage of about 80 feet, open at the top, and affording space for two men to walk a breast. At the entrance of the cave, there is a small breastwork, by way of defense, and to this was placed a ladder for the people to get over; and hence its name. Within, there is a space for about eighty armed men. Here is a large flagstone, said to have been used as a table, and some other conveniences ; and tradition says the country people took shelter here in troblous times.

Alternative Names: None recorded.