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Clach Mhòr nan Gleannan

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Clach Mhòr nan Gleannan
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Clach Mhòr nan Gleannan is a prominent coastal rock feature likely composed of basalt or gabbro, formed during the Palaeogene period (approximately 60–55 million years ago) as part of the North Atlantic Igneous Province. Its notable size and position along the coast make it a distinctive landmark in the local landscape.

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Photo: Hugh Venables · CC BY-SA 2.0