| Scottish Gaelic name | Bac Mòr |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [baxkmoːɾ] |
| Meaning of name | large bank or obstacle |
 Bac Mòr viewed from near its shore | |
| Location | |
  Bac Mòr Bac Mòr shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NM243387 |
| Coordinates | 56°27′N6°28′W / 56.45°N 6.47°W /56.45; -6.47 |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Treshnish Isles |
| Area | ha |
| Highest elevation | Dutchman's Cap 86 m |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0[1] |
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| References | [2][3] |
Bac Mòr is a Scottish island, one of theTreshnish Isles,[3] sometimes referred to asThe Dutchman's Cap in English because of its shape.[2]
TheGaelic name has more than one possible interpretation. AlthoughMòr clearly means "large" (as opposed toBac Beag, its smaller sister), the wordBac can mean either a "bank", or an "obstacle" or "hindrance".
The island's profile is one of the more distinctive amongst theScottish Islands.
Bac Mòr is of ancient volcanic origin, and the peak in the middle is a former cone. The low-lying plain surrounding it is a glassy lava field.
The remains of summersheilings have been found on the island, suggesting that it was inhabited at one time, even though it has no safe landing places.
TheTreshnish Isles, which are uninhabited today, are owned by a charity, theHebridean Trust. They have been collectively designated as aSite of Special Scientific Interest and aSpecial Protection Area, due to their importance for breeding seabirds. The islands are also home to a number of wildflowers.
56°27′37″N6°28′31″W / 56.46028°N 6.47528°W /56.46028; -6.47528
Inhabited islands of theHebrides | ||
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| Inner Hebrides |  | |
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