Fuaigh Mòr facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Fuaigh Mòr |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | "Large Vuia", or "house island", from Norse |
| OS grid reference | NB129349 |
| Coordinates | 58°13′N 6°53′W / 58.21°N 6.89°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Outer Hebrides |
| Area | 84 ha (0.32 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 159= |
| Highest elevation | Mullach na Beinne 67 m (220 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Comhairle nan Eilean Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Fuaigh Mòr (sometimes called Vuia Mor) is an island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is located off the west coast of Lewis near Great Bernera in a sea area known as Loch Roag. The island covers about 84 hectares (208 acres). Its highest point is Mullach na Beinne, which is 67 meters (220 feet) above sea level. No one lives on Fuaigh Mòr today.
Island History: Fuaigh Mòr's Past
In 1841, Fuaigh Mòr was the site of a difficult event during the Highland Clearances. This was a time when many people in the Scottish Highlands and Islands were forced to leave their homes. This period still causes strong feelings in the areas around Fuaigh Mòr.
There is a local story from Lewis about the person in charge of the evictions, called the Bernera Ground Officer. The story says he later lost his job and became a homeless person in Ontario, Canada. While he was asking for food, he came to the door of someone he had forced to leave Fuaigh Mòr. He did not recognize her at first. The story says the person he evicted gave him food and then reminded him of who she was.
The island has no people living on it now. It is only used for sheep to graze.
Geography and Geology: Fuaigh Mòr's Landscape
The rocks that make up Fuaigh Mòr are called Lewisian gneiss. This is a very old type of rock found in the area.
The island itself is shaped like the letter 'L'. It gets narrower towards the north. In the southeast, there is a small piece of land sticking out to the north called Rubha na h-Athadh. This spot has a cairn, which is a pile of stones. There are also a couple of caves in the northern part of the island. Along the west coast, you can find cliffs like Creag na h-Iolaire, which means "eagle crag."
Many smaller islands and rocky areas are close to Fuaigh Mòr. These include Geile Sgeir, Garbh Eilean, Eilean nam Feannag, Linngeam, Cliatasay, Grousam, and another island named Floday. Fuaigh Beag is also nearby. Eunay Mòr is located between Fuaigh Mòr and Great Bernera.
