Fingal's Cave
A tall sea cave on the island's southern side, lined with basalt columns. It became famous in the nineteenth century and inspired Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Staffa Map Poster & Print
56.4358° N / 6.3418° W
A small, flat-topped Hebridean island whose basalt edges drop into the sea as ranks of hexagonal columns.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Staffa in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Staffa, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Staffa at home
The island
About this Staffa map poster
Staffa is a small, uninhabited island in the Inner Hebrides, lying off the west coast of Mull. From above it is compact and roughly oval, a grassy plateau surrounded by steep cliffs. There are no roads or buildings. The island's shape is set almost entirely by its rock, and its edges are where the interest lies.
Those edges are built from columnar basalt, formed as ancient lava flows cooled and cracked into regular, many-sided pillars. The most famous result is Fingal's Cave, a tall sea cave lined with columns, which inspired Felix Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture after his visit in 1829. The island is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland, and puffins nest on its clifftops in summer.
Most people see Staffa from a boat trip out of Mull or Iona, landing briefly to walk the columns and the grassy top. A Staffa map poster frames the island as a small, solid form in the Atlantic, and a wider view can take in the scattered islands and coast of Mull around it.
- Area
- 33 km²
- Coordinates
- 56.4358° N / 6.3418° W
- Region
- Staffa, Island · United Kingdom
Basalt cliffs
The island is ringed by cliffs of hexagonal columns rising from the sea, which give it a sharp, clean edge against the surrounding water.
Grassy plateau
The top of the island is a flat, open expanse of grass without roads or buildings, drawn on the map as a quiet interior within the cliffs.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Staffa
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Staffa
A map that means something
Staffa is a pilgrimage for geology lovers, music lovers and anyone who has made the boat crossing from Mull. Its small, bold shape makes a striking print, especially with plenty of open sea around it.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a line from the Hebrides Overture or the date of a crossing, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Noir suits the dark basalt particularly well.
Order the Staffa posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Staffa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Staffa poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Staffa poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Staffa poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Staffa poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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