Bac Beag facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Bac Beag |
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| 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 small, uninhabited island in Scotland. It's part of the Treshnish Isles, a group of islands located in the Inner Hebrides. This island is known for its flat shape and important wildlife.
What Does "Bac Beag" Mean?
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The name Bac Beag comes from the Gaelic language. The word Beag means "small," which makes sense because Bac Beag is smaller than its nearby island, Bac Mòr.
The word Bac can have a few meanings. It might mean "bank," like a raised piece of land. It could also mean "obstacle" or "hindrance." So, the name Bac Beag could mean "little bank" or "little obstacle."
Where is Bac Beag Located?
Bac Beag is found at the southwestern end of the Treshnish Isles. It lies south of another island called Lunga. Unlike its sister island, Bac Mòr, Bac Beag is very low-lying and mostly flat. The island was formed by volcanic activity a long time ago.
Wildlife on Bac Beag
Like all the Treshnish Isles, Bac Beag has no people living on it. A charity called the Hebridean Trust owns the island. These islands are very important for nature.
They are protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This means the area has special plants, animals, or geology. The islands are also a Special Protection Area. This protection is because many seabirds come here to breed and raise their young.
See also
In Spanish: Bac Beag para niños
