What is recorded here
Port Gill' a' Ghàirdein is a coastal rock feature composed of Devonian sandstone, formed around 400 million years ago through sedimentary processes in a shallow marine environment. It is notable for its exposure of ancient rock layers that provide insight into the geological history of western Scotland.
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Places near here
Carraig MhòrNamed rock · 543 yd
Eilean BeagIsland · 906 yd
Maol EileanIsland · 967 yd
Bàgh Gleann nam MucBay · 1002 yd
Gulf of CorryvreckanNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 1137 yd
Uamh BhreacainCave · 1269 yd
Scarba, Camas Nam BairneachTownship (post Medieval) · 1626 yd
Cruach EoghainnMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Beinn BhiorgaigMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Scarba, Port Nan UrrachannShieling Hut(s) (post Medieval) · 2.2 mi
AchdaduieArchaeological place · 4.1 mi
Eilean Na CilleCave (period Unassigned), Microlith(s) (period Unassigned) · 4.5 miOther information
Photo: Chris Wimbush · CC BY-SA 2.0