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Aird Feinis

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Aird Feinis
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Aird Feinis 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 resistant columnar jointing and coastal erosion features, typical of the igneous landscapes of the Western Isles.

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Photo: Anne Burgess · CC BY-SA 2.0