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Àird an Eilein

Headland

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Àird an Eilein is shown as a headland on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
Àird an Eilein is a sea cliff or coastal rock feature composed of basalt, formed during the Paleogene period by volcanic activity associated with the North Atlantic Igneous Province. It is notable as part of the rugged coastal landscape shaped by ancient lava flows and subsequent erosion.

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