14 pictures that tell the story of one of Scotland's most mysterious islands
By Alison Campsie
Published 13th Aug 2019, 15:40 BST
Staffa in the Inner Hebrides
It is a true wonder of Scotland found deep in the Inner Hebrides.
Here we look at the story of Staffa, the lore, the legends and the unique environment that has drawn curious travellers for centuries.
Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, which sits around six miles north of Mull, has enchanted for thousands of years.
It is most famous for Fingal's Cave on the south of the island, which has been completely uninhabited since the 1850s.
As interest in Scotland as a tourist destination grew, Queen Victoria, artist JMW Turner and composer Felix Mendelssohn were among those drawn to Staffa.
Mendelssohn was inspired to compose his Hebrides Overture after visiting Fingal's Cave, which is revered for its amazing acoustics.
Musicians have since returned to Staffa to perform the piece in the cave.
