Staffa

West of Mull
Argyll & Bute
AB

Tel: +44 (0)1631 570 000 (NTS Regional Office)
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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This uninhabited island, only half a mile long by a quarter of a mile wide, is famous for its basaltic formations, distinctive stepped columns created when the lava of volcanic eruptions cooled many millions of years ago. These columns form the cathedral-like stature of Fingal's Cave, immortalised by Mendelssohn in his celebrated Hebrides overture. Other famous visitors to the island have included Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the artist J M W Turner, and poets and writers Keats, Wordsworth, Tennyson and Sir Walter Scott.
Opening Times
(2007 times)
Open all year Daily.

Boat tours operate between April and October.

Directions
7 miles west of Mull and 6 miles north east of Iona. Cruises from Iona, Mull and Oban. Landing dependent on suitable weather conditions.
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Staffa Postcode for SatNav: AB

Nearby Attractions
Iona (7 Miles)*
Iona is a small, fertile crofting island, currently inhabited by around 130 people. For many centuries it has been an island of special significance for all Christians.
Burg (8 Miles)*
The exposed location of Burg, open to the full force of the Atlantic weather, together with its colloquial name 'The Wilderness', give an indication of the wild terrain of this property
Torosay Castle & Gardens (24 Miles)*
A beautiful and welcoming Victorian family home surrounded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens.
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Nearby Hotels
Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa (22 Miles)*
Magnificently positioned on Craignure Bay on the Sound of Mull, this hotel has panoramic views from most of its bedrooms, many of which look across to Lismore. This hotel is set within its own grounds.
Columba Hotel (31 Miles)*
The exceptional Columba Hotel enjoys a prime location on the Oban seafront, the most popular west coast holiday town in Scotland.
Oban Bay Hotel and Spa (32 Miles)*
The Oban Bay Hotel and Spa is the perfect destination for a peaceful getaway and luxurious relaxation.
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Nearby Self Catering
Roan Cottage (9 Miles)*
Welcome to Roan Cottage Roan Cottage is a newly built, cosy, yet individual and spacious lovely cottage which is situated on the south western tip of the island in an elevated position, looking towards the stunning Burg.
Seaview Cottage (16 Miles)*
Seaview is a stunning well equipped self catering holiday cottage on the spectacular Isle of Mull. It offers extensive views across its own loch and the Sound of Mull to the Morvern hills and beyond.
The Kennels (20 Miles)*
'The Kennels' is located in Kilchoan - the tip of the beautiful Ardnamurchan peninsula on the West coast of Scotland. Kilchoan is the most westerly village in mainland Britain where peace and tranquillity is it's trademark.
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