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Sloc na Muice

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Inverness-shire

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Sloc na Muice

Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse A visit possible by the small Barra boat that took 20 or so folk on a tour of the southern Hebrides with time to explore the cliffs of Mingulay.
Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse Credit: Julian Paren

Sloc na Muice is a rugged coastal feature located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. This headland juts out into the North Sea, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the open ocean. The name "Sloc na Muice" translates to "pig's hollow" in English, referencing the rugged and wild nature of this point.

The headland is characterized by steep cliffs, rocky outcrops, and crashing waves, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The area is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, and fulmars, adding to the natural beauty of the landscape.

Visitors to Sloc na Muice can enjoy hiking along the coastal paths, taking in the dramatic scenery and perhaps even spotting seals or dolphins in the waters below. The headland is also a great spot for photography, with its dramatic cliffs and ever-changing light providing endless opportunities for capturing stunning images.

Overall, Sloc na Muice is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the rugged beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Sloc na Muice Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.820832/-7.6482425 or Grid Reference NL5584. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse A visit possible by the small Barra boat that took 20 or so folk on a tour of the southern Hebrides with time to explore the cliffs of Mingulay.
Mingulay Bay and schoolhouse
A visit possible by the small Barra boat that took 20 or so folk on a tour of the southern Hebrides with time to explore the cliffs of Mingulay.
Passage beside Arnamuil and Mingulay Looking back after the fastest left turn by a boat I have experienced. The channel narrows to just a little wider than a small 20-passenger boat. Bob Jones shared the same experience from August 2006. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/228967">NL5482 : Natural arch, Mingulay</a>
Passage beside Arnamuil and Mingulay
Looking back after the fastest left turn by a boat I have experienced. The channel narrows to just a little wider than a small 20-passenger boat. Bob Jones shared the same experience from August 2006. NL5482 : Natural arch, Mingulay
Passage between Arnamuil and Gunamuil Later that day we were to sail up the passage. Dun Mingulay lies at the end of the left ridge.
Passage between Arnamuil and Gunamuil
Later that day we were to sail up the passage. Dun Mingulay lies at the end of the left ridge.
Cliffs of Mingulay Precipitous cliffs descending to narrow channels.
Cliffs of Mingulay
Precipitous cliffs descending to narrow channels.
Birdwatching on the Mingulay cliffs A very calm day so no problems for the birds foraging.
Birdwatching on the Mingulay cliffs
A very calm day so no problems for the birds foraging.
Berneray and Mingulay from the air Looking north, with the western part of Pabbay/Pabaigh at top right.
Berneray and Mingulay from the air
Looking north, with the western part of Pabbay/Pabaigh at top right.
Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling Mingulay was abandoned in 1912, some 18 years before its more famous (and more distant) twin, St. Kilda. Remnants of many of the houses still stand, but few exceed about 6' (2m) in height. Here we see the entrance to one of these former dwellings. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6888621">NL5683 : Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling</a> for close-up of the doorway.
Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling
Mingulay was abandoned in 1912, some 18 years before its more famous (and more distant) twin, St. Kilda. Remnants of many of the houses still stand, but few exceed about 6' (2m) in height. Here we see the entrance to one of these former dwellings. See NL5683 : Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling for close-up of the doorway.
Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling The narrow (and low) entrance to a former dwelling on Mingulay. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6888618">NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling</a> to see this in context.
Mingulay - former entrance to dwelling
The narrow (and low) entrance to a former dwelling on Mingulay. See NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village - entrance to former dwelling to see this in context.
Mingulay - sand-filled ruined house Being next to the beach, the abandoned buildings of the former village on the island of Mingulay have had sand blown in to cover their floors.
Mingulay - sand-filled ruined house
Being next to the beach, the abandoned buildings of the former village on the island of Mingulay have had sand blown in to cover their floors.
Mingulay - former chapel The utterly ruinous remains of the former chapel on Mingulay. This was the only building in the former village with a "Dangerous Building - Keep Out" sign on it. It retains its concrete steps on its north-east side from which I took this photo looking down into the devastation.
Mingulay - former chapel
The utterly ruinous remains of the former chapel on Mingulay. This was the only building in the former village with a "Dangerous Building - Keep Out" sign on it. It retains its concrete steps on its north-east side from which I took this photo looking down into the devastation.
Mingulay - stream flowing to the bay This is one of several streams that flow down from the hills of Mingulay to meet the bay beyond the village.
Mingulay - stream flowing to the bay
This is one of several streams that flow down from the hills of Mingulay to meet the bay beyond the village.
Mingulay - beach and bay The magnificent sands of Bàgh Mhiùghlaigh (Mingulay Bay) as seen from the hills to the north.
Mingulay - beach and bay
The magnificent sands of Bàgh Mhiùghlaigh (Mingulay Bay) as seen from the hills to the north.
Mingulay - Seal on the beach This seal seemed as interested in me as I was in him/her. I think that this is a grey (rather than a common/harbour) seal, but would welcome confirmation.
Mingulay - Seal on the beach
This seal seemed as interested in me as I was in him/her. I think that this is a grey (rather than a common/harbour) seal, but would welcome confirmation.
Mingulay - Swimming seal This seal (Grey I think) was swimming around the coast of Mingulay at Rubha an Droma.
Mingulay - Swimming seal
This seal (Grey I think) was swimming around the coast of Mingulay at Rubha an Droma.
Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach Looking back from the beach to the abandoned village of Mingulay. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6890287">NL5683 : Mingulay - The abandoned village</a> for a closer view.
Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach
Looking back from the beach to the abandoned village of Mingulay. See NL5683 : Mingulay - The abandoned village for a closer view.
Mingulay - view SSW along the beach Looking along the beautiful beach which is in front of the abandoned village on the island of Mingulay.
Mingulay - view SSW along the beach
Looking along the beautiful beach which is in front of the abandoned village on the island of Mingulay.
Mingulay - The abandoned village Looking at the ruins of the abandoned village of Mingulay from the beach. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6890285">NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach</a>
Mingulay - The abandoned village
Looking at the ruins of the abandoned village of Mingulay from the beach. See also NL5683 : Mingulay - Abandoned village from the beach
Mingulay - Ruined houses and chapel above the main village There were a few houses higher up the slope from the main area of the abandoned village on Mingulay, with the collapsed chapel yet further up the hill.
Mingulay - Ruined houses and chapel above the main village
There were a few houses higher up the slope from the main area of the abandoned village on Mingulay, with the collapsed chapel yet further up the hill.
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Sloc na Muice is located at Grid Ref: NL5584 (Lat: 56.820832, Lng: -7.6482425)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Sloc na Muice
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 56.8207934/-7.6482789
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Natural: bay
Lat/Long: 56.8229071/-7.6479571
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