Islands · Scottish Islands
Mingay
In or near Dunvegan.
Mingay — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mingay is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5242°, -6.6389°.
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Official information
Mingay is a small elongated island located on the eastern side of Loch Dunvegan in northwest Skye. It rises steeply to 32 meters and is situated near the larger island of Isay.
From the Wikipedia article
Mingay is an islet in the Inner Hebrides off Skye and Isay. Together with Isay and Loch Dunvegan, it is designated as a Special Area of Conservation owing to the breeding colonies of the common seal.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The island's name is Old Norse in origin, which is in turn the origin of many of the placenames on nearby Skye, as well as the name of Isay, and the neighbouring Clett (Scottish Gaelic: Cleit from Old Norse klettr, meaning a rock.)
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- Coordinates
- 57.5242, -6.6389
- Official site
- www.scottish-places.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q3314960 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mingay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mingay - geograph.org.uk - 825437.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Clett
Islands · 0.5 km
Isay
Islands · 1.1 km
Cnoc Mòr a' Ghrogain
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Ardmore Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Coral Beach
Beaches · 2.6 km
Lampay
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.6 km
Hallin
Villages · 2.9 km
Waternish Parish Church, Hallin, Skye
Historic churches · 3.0 km
Halistra
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.0 km
Blar Mhilleadh-garaidh
Forts · 3.0 km
Trumpan
Villages · 3.2 km
Waternish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
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Ardmore Bay
Ardmore Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
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Places to stay
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Greshornish House
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Sky Camping CC
Sky Camping CC — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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Skye Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Skye Camping And Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Skye Eco Bells Glamping
Skye Eco Bells Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mingay?
- Mingay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Mingay?
- Mingay — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mingay?
- Its coordinates are 57.5242°, -6.6389°.
- Is Mingay free to visit?
- Yes, Mingay is free to enter.