Bac Beag facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Bac Beag |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | little bank or obstacle |
| OS grid reference | NM238377 |
| Coordinates | 56°27′04″N 6°28′59″W / 56.451°N 6.483°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Treshnish Isles |
| Area | ha |
| Highest elevation | m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Bac Beag is a Scottish island, one of the Treshnish Isles in the Inner Hebrides.
Origin of name
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The Gaelic name has several possible interpretations. The meaning of Beag clearly means “small” (as opposed to Bac Mòr, its larger sister), but the word Bac can mean either a "bank", or an "obstacle" or "hindrance".
Geography
Bac Beag, along with its sister island, Bac Mor, lies south of Lunga, and is at the south-western end of the Treshnish Isles’ chain. In contrast to Bac Mòr, Bac Beag is low-lying and fairly flat. It is of volcanic origin.
Wildlife
Like the other Treshnish Isles, Bac Beag is uninhabited and is owned by a charity, the Hebridean Trust. The Treshnish Isles are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area due to their importance for breeding seabirds.
