Fingal's Cave

a noted cavern on the island of Staffa off the western coast of Scotland. A flood of volcanic rock contracted into perpendicular six-sided columns in cooling, as basaltic rock is apt to do. The waves on the stormy coast have broken their way through these loose columns or splinters to a distance of 227 feet into the cliff. The cave is 42 feet wide at its entrance, 22 feet wide at the rear, and 66 feet high. When the sea is not too rough tourists may enjoy a fine boat ride in this vast awe-inspiring chamber with vaulted roof and beautiful columnar sides. The cave is named for a legendary Celtic chieftain. See Fenians