Mingulay - MiUGHALAIGH
Mingulay is the second most southerly of the group of islands known as the Bishops Isles which are to be found at the Southern tip of the Outer Hebrides. Mingulay which was inhabited until 1912 is situated 12 miles (19 km) south of Barra. The only Island in the Outer Hebrides chain to be found to the south of Mingulay is Berneray.
Often referred to as 'The nearer St Kilda' Mingulay has Iron Age remains, and the culture of the island was influenced by early Christianity and the Vikings. From the 15th to the 19th century Mingulay formed a part of the lands of Clan MacNeil of Barra, but then suffered at the hands of absentee landlords.
After two thousand years or more of continuous habitation, the island was abandoned by its residents in 1912 and has remained uninhabited since. It is currently used for grazing sheep. The National Trust for Scotland has owned Mingulay since 2000.
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Isle Of Barra - If visiting Mingulay there is a good chance you will also be spending time in Barra which is the nearest habited island. This site will give you all the local information you could want.
NorthernLight Charters - Superb website which contains many excellent images of the Scottish Isles...including Mingulay. If you fancy the idea of visiting Mingulay and other lonely islands such as St Kilda then this is the site to check out. Runs regular charters throughout the summer months so weather permitting you could be on your way to Mingulay.
Barra Fishing Charters - Barra Fishing Charters caters for sea anglers wishing to experience the rich fishing waters of the Minch, family trips experiencing the porpoise, seals, otters and numerous seabirds round Barra’s coast, and groups wishing to visit some of the uninhabited islands off Barra which of course include Mingulay.
Charles Tait Photography - Excellent selection of images from Mingulay.
Mingulay Wikipedia - A fact filled page on Mingulay from the superb free wikipedia encyclopedia.
NorthernLight Charters - Superb website which contains many excellent images of the Scottish Isles...including Mingulay. If you fancy the idea of visiting Mingulay and other lonely islands such as St Kilda then this is the site to check out. Runs regular charters throughout the summer months so weather permitting you could be on your way to Mingulay.
Barra Fishing Charters - Barra Fishing Charters caters for sea anglers wishing to experience the rich fishing waters of the Minch, family trips experiencing the porpoise, seals, otters and numerous seabirds round Barra’s coast, and groups wishing to visit some of the uninhabited islands off Barra which of course include Mingulay.
Charles Tait Photography - Excellent selection of images from Mingulay.
Mingulay Wikipedia - A fact filled page on Mingulay from the superb free wikipedia encyclopedia.