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Scarf Goe south cave

Holborn Head, Thurso, Caithness.

NGR:ND 10808 71363
WGS84:58.62098, -3.53736
Length:10 m
Vert. Range:Not recorded
Altitude:0 m
Geology:Scrabster Flagstone Member-siltstone And Sandstone
Tags:Cave, SeaCave
Registry:second

This cave is only attested by a current 1 in/mile OS cave circle and a likely looking geo facing E by S on Pastmap aerial and sea continuing to the cliff overhang.

Alternative Names: None recorded.

Notes: Access: by sea - north from Scrabster.

by land - it may be possible to see all or part of the entrance from nearby cliffs.

This cave has not been confirmed, photographed or measured yet.

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This entry was last updated: 2025-12-11 17:05:41

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