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Sangobeg, Durness, Sutherland.
| NGR: | NC 42649 66566 |
| WGS84: | 58.55859, -4.70637 |
| Length: | 30 m |
| Vert. Range: | 3 m |
| Altitude: | 1 m |
| Geology: | Pipe Rock - Quartzite |
| Tags: | Cave, SeaCave |
| Registry: | main |
Sea cave.
A largely open and tidal cavernous sea cave with multiple large entrances and pillars/rock walls. Located along eastern side of the main headland.
Alternative Names: Selkie's Cave, Uamh na Maighdean-mhara, Sangobeg West Cave No.13
Notes: Recorded / measured by I. Greig, April '24.
In Celtic mythology, Selkies were 'seal people' in Northern Scotland that could shapeshift between seal and human forms, typically found on rocky coastal outcroppings . The tidal nature of the cave house would be suited to both forms. The term selkie can also apply to seals in general. In Gaelic, the term Maighdean-mhara was used for both selkies and mermaids.
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