Bac Mòr

Bac Mòr
Location
Bac Mòr
Bac Mòr shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid reference NM243387
Names
Gaelic name Bac Mòr
Meaning of name large bank or obstacle
Physical geography
Island group Treshnish Isles
Area ha
Highest elevation Dutchman's Cap 86 m
Political geography
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Argyll and Bute
Demographics
Population 0[1]
References [2][3]

Bac Mòr is a Scottish island, one of the Treshnish Isles, sometimes referred to as The Dutchman's Cap in English due to its shape.[2]

Origin of name

The Gaelic name has more than one possible interpretation. Mòr simply means large (as opposed to Bac Beag, its smaller sister), but Bac can mean a "bank", or also an "obstacle" or "hindrance". The island's profile is one of the more distinctive amongst the Scottish Islands.

Geology

Bac Mòr from Lunga

Bac Mòr is of ancient volcanic origin, and the peak in the middle is a former cone. The low lying plain surrounding it is formed from a glassy lava field.

Despite having no safe landing places, there are the remains of summer shielings on the island.

Wildlife

The Treshnish Isles are uninhabited and are owned by a charity, The Hebridean Trust. They are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area due to their importance for breeding seabirds.

There are also a number of wildflowers here.

References

  1. ↑ National Records of Scotland (15 August 2013) (pdf) Statistical Bulletin: 2011 Census: First Results on Population and Household Estimates for Scotland - Release 1C (Part Two). "Appendix 2: Population and households on Scotland’s inhabited islands". Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2004). The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh: Canongate. p. 105. ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.
  3. ↑ Ordnance Survey. Get-a-map (Map). 1:25,000. Leisure. Ordinance Survey. Retrieved 21 August 2013.

Coordinates: 56°27′37″N 6°28′31″W / 56.46028°N 6.47528°W