Bac Mòr facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Bac Mòr |
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| Meaning of name | large bank or obstacle |
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| OS grid reference | NM243387 |
| Coordinates | 56°27′N 6°28′W / 56.45°N 6.47°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Treshnish Isles |
| Area | ha |
| Highest elevation | Dutchman's Cap 86 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Bac Mòr is a Scottish island. It is one of the Treshnish Isles. People sometimes call it The Dutchman's Cap in English. This is because of its unique shape.
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What Does Bac Mòr Mean?
The name Bac Mòr comes from the Gaelic language. The word Mòr clearly means "large". This helps tell it apart from its smaller neighbor, Bac Beag.
The word Bac can mean two things. It might mean a "bank" of land. Or it could mean an "obstacle" or something that gets in the way. The island's shape is very easy to spot among the many Scottish Islands.
How Bac Mòr Was Formed
Bac Mòr was created by ancient volcanoes. The high point in the middle of the island is actually an old volcano cone. The flat land around it is made of cooled lava.
People have found old summer shelters, called sheilings, on the island. This suggests that people once lived there. This is interesting because the island does not have any safe places to land a boat.
Wildlife on the Island
The Treshnish Isles are a group of islands. No one lives on them today. A charity called the Hebridean Trust owns them.
These islands are very important for birds. They have been named a Site of Special Scientific Interest. They are also a Special Protection Area. This is because many seabirds come here to breed. You can also find many different kinds of wildflowers growing on the islands.
Images for kids
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Bac Mòr seen from Lunga
See also
In Spanish: Bac Mòr para niños
