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Mina Stac

Island in Inverness-shire

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Mina Stac

St Kilda View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
St Kilda Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Mina Stac is a small island located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated off the northwest coast of the Scottish mainland, it is part of the Inner Hebrides archipelago. The island is approximately 5 hectares (12 acres) in size and is privately owned.

Mina Stac is known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged landscape. It is characterized by steep cliffs, rocky shores, and a variety of bird species that nest on the island. The island's highest point offers panoramic views of the surrounding sea and mainland.

Access to Mina Stac is limited, as there are no regular ferry services or public accommodation on the island. However, it is possible to arrange private boat trips or tours to visit the island. Due to its secluded nature, Mina Stac is an excellent destination for those seeking tranquility and a sense of isolation.

The island's history dates back centuries, with evidence of human settlement and occupation from the Neolithic period. It has also been used for grazing livestock in the past. Today, the island remains largely uninhabited, serving as a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts.

Overall, Mina Stac offers a unique opportunity to experience the unspoiled beauty of the Scottish coast. Visitors can admire its rugged cliffs, observe diverse birdlife, and immerse themselves in the tranquility of this secluded island.

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Mina Stac Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.826156/-8.5664907 or Grid Reference NA1000. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St Kilda View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
St Kilda
View from Traigh-stir on North Uist at sunset.
Geodha na h-Àirde (The Tunnel), St Kilda A long tunnel cuts through the headland of Gob na h-Àirde which is marked on OS maps as an arch. This is the view at the Gleann Mòr entrance looking towards the bay. Access is by a sloping ledge visible in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1291360">NA0800 : Gob na h-Airde</a>. The floor of the tunnel has the name Leacan an t-Sluic Mhóir that means The flagstones of the big hole. Jim Crumley in his book, Among Islands, published in 1994, commented that The Tunnel is a landscape out of the top drawer and that "The Trumpet-blowers played the thing down, for memory in such a landscape is not to be trusted". This is the first image inside the Tunnel on Geograph.
Geodha na h-Àirde (The Tunnel), St Kilda
A long tunnel cuts through the headland of Gob na h-Àirde which is marked on OS maps as an arch. This is the view at the Gleann Mòr entrance looking towards the bay. Access is by a sloping ledge visible in NA0800 : Gob na h-Airde. The floor of the tunnel has the name Leacan an t-Sluic Mhóir that means The flagstones of the big hole. Jim Crumley in his book, Among Islands, published in 1994, commented that The Tunnel is a landscape out of the top drawer and that "The Trumpet-blowers played the thing down, for memory in such a landscape is not to be trusted". This is the first image inside the Tunnel on Geograph.
The Amazon's House, Gleann Mor, St Kilda One of the many structures in Gleann Mor, St Kilda, but this one is the most studied and is named on OS Maps. In Gleann Mor, complex clusters of remains bear affinities with the building traditions of Iron Age wheelhouses, of particular note being the Amazon's House, with its central chamber and linked cells beneath turfed corbelling. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/3960/st-kilda-hirta-gleann-mor-the-amazons-house" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/3960/st-kilda-hirta-gleann-mor-the-amazons-house">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Amazon's House, Gleann Mor, St Kilda
One of the many structures in Gleann Mor, St Kilda, but this one is the most studied and is named on OS Maps. In Gleann Mor, complex clusters of remains bear affinities with the building traditions of Iron Age wheelhouses, of particular note being the Amazon's House, with its central chamber and linked cells beneath turfed corbelling. LinkExternal link
Cleit on the side of Mullach Mòr This spot provides a good view into Gleann Mòr towards The Cambir (An Campar).
Cleit on the side of Mullach Mòr
This spot provides a good view into Gleann Mòr towards The Cambir (An Campar).
Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south, Hirta
Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south, Hirta
Hirta, Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south
Hirta, Mina Stac and the cliffs to its south
Former Quarry Site on Hirta
Former Quarry Site on Hirta
Mina Stac, Hirta Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit Conachair.
Mina Stac, Hirta
Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit Conachair.
St Kilda, Mina Stac Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit of Conachair, the highest point on the island.
St Kilda, Mina Stac
Hirta is surrounded by a number of small stacks. Mina Stac rises spectacularly to a height of approximately 70 metres, separated by only a few feet from the spectacular cliffs (the highest sea cliffs in the UK) which descend from the summit of Conachair, the highest point on the island.
Hirta, Gob na h-Àirde A small headland which forms the eastern side of Glen Bay on the north coast of Hirta, the principal island of the St Kilda archipelago.
Hirta, Gob na h-Àirde
A small headland which forms the eastern side of Glen Bay on the north coast of Hirta, the principal island of the St Kilda archipelago.
Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Mor This radar station is located on the summit of Mullach Mor. It is one of two radar stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further south, on Mullach Sgar (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7366677">NF0998 : Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar</a>).
Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Mor
This radar station is located on the summit of Mullach Mor. It is one of two radar stations on the island which serve the South Uist rocket range. They contain equipment which allows them to track test firings on the range by radar, and to record images of missiles in flight. The second radar station on Hirta is located further south, on Mullach Sgar (NF0998 : Radar Tracking Station on Mullach Sgar).
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta Flowing past the western end of the old village.
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Flowing past the western end of the old village.
Abhainn Mhòr With some of the maintained cleits along the banks.
Abhainn Mhòr
With some of the maintained cleits along the banks.
Soay Sheep, Hirta A very old lineage of sheep, living wild on Hirta and Soay. They are tagged to monitor population fluctuations, which can be quite rapid.
Soay Sheep, Hirta
A very old lineage of sheep, living wild on Hirta and Soay. They are tagged to monitor population fluctuations, which can be quite rapid.
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Abhainn Mhòr, Hirta
Former village, Hirta With Soay Sheep now roaming free on what were the farmed fields.
Former village, Hirta
With Soay Sheep now roaming free on what were the farmed fields.
St Kilda - Trig point below Conachair summit This trig point is located high up on the southern slopes of Conachair. Sadly there was no view on this day with a visibility of around twenty yards and driving fine rain so it wasn't a place to linger.
St Kilda - Trig point below Conachair summit
This trig point is located high up on the southern slopes of Conachair. Sadly there was no view on this day with a visibility of around twenty yards and driving fine rain so it wasn't a place to linger.
Radar station and communications mast on Mullach Mor, St Kilda The summit of Mullach Mor is 361m above sea level. The radar station is manned all year round and used for tracking test missiles from the range on South Uist. The road from the village to the summit was built in 1957 by the military.
Radar station and communications mast on Mullach Mor, St Kilda
The summit of Mullach Mor is 361m above sea level. The radar station is manned all year round and used for tracking test missiles from the range on South Uist. The road from the village to the summit was built in 1957 by the military.
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Mina Stac is located at Grid Ref: NA1000 (Lat: 57.826156, Lng: -8.5664907)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///melts.first.hatch. Near Balivanich, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Leac Mhina Stac Mol Ghiasgar Aird Uachdarachd Stac a' Langa Sgeir Dhomhnuill Mina Stac

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Located within 500m of 57.826156,-8.5664907
Àird Uachdarachd
Natural: cape
Lat/Long: 57.8228179/-8.5685986
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