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Àird Caol

Headland

What is recorded here

Àird Caol is a headland composed primarily of basaltic rock, formed during the Paleogene period through volcanic activity associated with the North Atlantic Igneous Province. It is notable for its role in the dramatic coastal landscape of the Western Isles, shaped by erosion and tectonic processes over millions of years.

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