Cairn na Burgh Beag facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Cairn na Burgh Beag |
|---|---|
| Norse name | Kiarnaborg |
| Meaning of name | (small) "fort on good land" |
| OS grid reference | NM308449 |
| Coordinates | 56°31′N 6°23′W / 56.52°N 6.38°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Treshnish Isles |
| Area | 1.2 ha |
| Highest elevation | 22 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Cairn na Burgh Beag is a small, uninhabited island in Scotland. It is part of a group of islands called the Treshnish Isles. These islands are located in the Inner Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland.
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Exploring Cairn na Burgh Beag
Cairn na Burgh Beag is one of the two "Carnburgs." It is the smaller of these two islands. They are found at the northeastern end of the Treshnish Isles. The other island is called Cairn na Burgh Mòr.
Where is Cairn na Burgh Beag?
This tiny island is located in the Inner Hebrides. This is a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. Cairn na Burgh Beag is part of the Argyll and Bute local authority area. It is one of the many uninhabited islands in this region.
The Castle on the Islands
An old castle called Cairnburgh Castle is found nearby. This castle is mostly located on Cairn na Burgh Mòr. It was built to guard the entrance to Loch Tuath. Loch Tuath is a sea loch on the west coast of Mull.
What's interesting is that the castle's defenses spread across both islands. Cairn na Burgh Beag has a small guard-house. It also has a well that was important for the castle's defenses.
What the Island Looks Like
Both Cairn na Burgh Beag and Cairn na Burgh Mòr have a very unique look. They are flat on top. Their sides are made of steep cliffs. These islands were formed from ancient lava flows. They are like remnants of old volcanoes.
