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Staffa, like parts of Mull, is
constructed from spectacular formations of columnar basalt.
These formations were created by the cooling and contracting of
molten lava, resulting in the hexagonal columns. These
basalt columns are the end of the Giant's Causeway that begins in
Northern Ireland.
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the legendary home of Fingal the Giant, the picture above is of
Fingal's Cave.
The composer Mendelssohn was inspired
by a visit to the island, you might even hear an excerpt from the
overture if you travel to Staffa on one of the boat trips that
leave from Mull.
'Mendelssohn on
Mull' is an annual music festival
click here for more events on Mull. |
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Boat Trips |
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Alternative Boat Hire
email
website
Mark Jardine 01681 700537
Boat trips in the Iona area |
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Sea Life Surveys
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website
Brennen Fairbairns 01688 400223
Whale and Dolphin watching trips and
charter |
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Turus Mara
email website
Iain Morrison 01688 400242
Cruises to Staffa, the Treshnish Islands
and Iona |
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