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Port an Eilein

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Port an Eilein
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Port an Eilein is shown as a bay on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Port an Eilein is a sea stack or coastal rock formation located off the coast of the Scottish Highlands, composed primarily of basalt and formed during the Tertiary period through volcanic activity. It is notable for its dramatic coastal setting and as a remnant of ancient lava flows that shaped the region's landscape.

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Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0