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Àrd Neackie

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Àrd Neackie
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Àrd Neackie is a headland composed primarily of basalt, formed during the Tertiary period through volcanic activity. It is notable for its resistant columnar jointing, a common feature of ancient lava flows in the Scottish Highlands.

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Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0