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Map of the Hebrides, showing the Minch The Little Minch, view towards Loch nam Madadh
The Minch (Scottish Gaelic : A' Mhaoil ) is a strait in north-west Scotland that separates the mainland from Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides . It was known as Skotlandsfjörð Old Norse .[1]
The Minch's southern extension, which separates Skye from the middle islands of the Hebridean chain, is known as the Little Minch . It opens into the Sea of the Hebrides .[2]
Geography [ edit ]
The Minch and Little Minch form part of the Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland , as defined by the International Hydrographic Organization .[3]
The Minch ranges from 14 to 45 miles (23 to 72 km ) wide and is approximately 70 miles (110 km ) long. It is believed to be the site of the biggest meteorite ever to hit the British Isles.[4] [5] km ) wide. In June 2010 Eilidh Macdonald became the first person to swim across it from Waternish Point on Skye to Rodel on Harris, in a time of 9 + 1 2 [6] [7]
Navigation [ edit ]
A traffic separation scheme operates in the Little Minch,[8] ferry services across the Minch are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne .
Lighthouses [ edit ]
In the south, its entrance is marked by lighthouses at Barra Head , Ushenish and Hyskeir . On Skye, there are lights at Neist Point , Vaternish and An t-Iasgair . The Outer Hebrides are marked by Weavers Point , Eilean Glas , Tiumpan Head and Butt of Lewis . To the east are Rubha Réidh , Stoer Head and Cape Wrath lighthouses.[9]
Other navigational aids [ edit ]
A buoy marks Eugenie Rock (named after the vessel which grounded there in May 1859)[10] [11] [12] [13]
Mythology [ edit ]
The mythological blue men of the Minch live in the area.[14]
Conservation [ edit ]
The Minch Project is a collaboration of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Highland Council and Scottish Natural Heritage that aims to reduce pollution , minimise erosion , minimise litter and promote tourism in the Minch, particularly wildlife tourism such as dolphin watching . Pollution is a particular concern as the Minch is a busy shipping lane ; 2.5 million tonnes (2.8 million short tons) of shipping pass through the channel each month.
See also [ edit ]
Notes and references [ edit ]
^ Anderson, Joseph, ed. (1990) [1893]. Orkneyinga Saga . Translated by Jón A. Hjaltalin; Gilbert Goudie. James Thin and Mercat Press. ISBN 978-0-901824-25-7
^ Hogan, C. Michael (13 May 2013). "Sea of the Hebrides" . In Saundry, P; Cleveland, C. J. (eds.). The Encyclopedia of Earth . National Council for Science and the Environment. Retrieved 4 June 2014 .
^ "Limits of Oceans and Seas" (PDF) . Nature . 172 (4376) (3rd ed.): 484. 1953. Bibcode :1953Natur.172R.484. . doi :10.1038/172484b0 S2CID 36029611 . Retrieved 28 December 2020 .
^ Rincon, Paul (26 March 2008). " . BBC News . Retrieved 10 June 2019 .
^ Amos, Jonathan (9 June 2019). "Scientists close in on hidden Scottish meteorite crater" . BBC News . Retrieved 10 June 2019 .
^ Churchill, Caroline (4 June 2010) "Record-breaker: speed bonnie Eilidh, over the sea from Skye." Glasgow; The Herald .
^ "Swimmer completes Minch challenge" . BBC News. 4 June 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2011 .
^ Chart C66 :Mallaig to Rubha Reidh and Outer Hebrides . Imray. ISBN 978-1846235016
^ "Lighthouse Library" . Northern Lighthouse Board . Retrieved 15 January 2011 .
^ Historic Environment Scotland . "Site NG29SW 8026 (295201)" . Canmore . Retrieved 20 September 2012 .
^ Historic Environment Scotland . "Site NG37NW 8001 (284497)" . Canmore . Retrieved 20 September 2012 .
^ The Western Isles . The Yachtsman's Pilot. Imray. 2001. p. 80. ISBN 978-0852886915
^ Speight, Toby. "NG3486: Sgeir Greadach" . Geograph. Retrieved 20 September 2012 .
^ Emerson, Stephen (12 February 2014). "Fact of the week:Blue men of the Minch" . The Scotsman . Archived from the original on 15 July 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2014 .
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