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Pabaigh Mòr
Pabaigh Mòr — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pabaigh Mòr is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Outer Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.2348°, -6.9405°.
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Pabay Mòr or Pabaigh Mòr is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.
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Background
History
The island's name comes from papey, an Old Norse name meaning "Island of the papar or culdees". The island was connected to Clan MacLeod throughout much of its history. In 1800, Sergeant Evander MacIver was given the island on retirement from the Seaforth Regiment in lieu of a pension. However, 27 years later, his family became victims of the Highland Clearances, and his descendants can be found in Valtos in neighbouring Lewis. It is said that the founder of Cunard was related to this family. In World War I, it is suspected that a German U-boat landed surreptitiously at the island, and unloaded boxes of provisions, which were found later. The current owner has restored a couple of…
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- Coordinates
- 58.2348, -6.9405
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q3107645 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pabaigh Mòr (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Peter's Church, Pabay Mor - geograph.org.uk - 619635.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pabaigh Mòr?
- Pabaigh Mòr is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9HR).
- What is Pabaigh Mòr?
- Pabaigh Mòr — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Pabaigh Mòr?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9HR.
- Is Pabaigh Mòr free to visit?
- Yes, Pabaigh Mòr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pabaigh Mòr?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9HR. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.