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Muckle Flugga (/ˈmʌkəl ˈflʌɡə/) is a small rocky island north of Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is often described as the northernmost point of the British Isles,[1] but the smaller islet of Out Stack is actually further north. It used to be the northernmost inhabited island, but forfeited that accolade to Unst when Muckle Flugga Lighthouse was automated in 1995 and the last residents moved out.
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The name comes from Old Norse, Mikla Flugey, meaning "large steep-sided island". It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.[2]
According to local folklore, Muckle Flugga and nearby Out Stack were formed when two giants, Herman and Saxa, fell in love with the same mermaid. They fought over her by throwing large rocks at each other, one of which became Muckle Flugga. To get rid of them, the mermaid offered to marry whichever one would follow her to the North Pole. They both followed her and drowned, as neither could swim.[3]
References
- "Northern Lighthouse Board". Retrieved 28 May 2013.
- Parker, Quentin (2010). Welcome to Horneytown, North Carolina, Population: 15: An insider's guide to 201 of the world's weirdest and wildest places. Adams Media. pp. xi. ISBN 9781440504549.
- "Visit Hermaness National Nature Reserve, 2019 p. 2" (PDF). Scottish Natural Heritage. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
External links
- Map sources for Muckle Flugga
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[de] Muckle Flugga
Die Shetlandinsel Muckle Flugga (nördlich der Insel Unst) ist – nach dem noch weiter nördlich gelegenen Felsriff Out Stack – der nördlichste Ort des Vereinigten Königreiches. Sie gehört zur Gruppe der The Holms of Burra Firth und ist vom südlich sich anschließenden Little Flugga nur durch einen wenige Meter breiten, unpassierbaren Kanal getrennt. Little Flugga, Cliff Skerry, Tipta Skerry, Rumblings, Vesta Skerry und Ruskock liegen alle südwestlich von Muckle Flugga, nur Out Stack liegt weiter nördlich bzw. nordöstlich.- [en] Muckle Flugga
[fr] Muckle Flugga
Muckle Flugga est une petite île rocheuse au nord d'Unst dans les îles de l'archipel Shetland, en Écosse. Elle est souvent décrite comme le point le plus au nord des Îles Britanniques, mais le plus petit îlot d'Out Stack est en fait plus au nord. Elle a été l'île habitée la plus au nord, mais a perdu cette renommée lorsque le phare a été automatisé et que les derniers résidents ont déménagé.[it] Muckle Flugga
Muckle Flugga è un piccolo isolotto roccioso dell'arcipelago delle Isole Shetland, in Scozia. Situato tra Unst e Out Stack è spesso descritto come il punto più a nord delle Isole britanniche,[1] anche se in realtà il piccolo isolotto di Out Stack è effettivamente l'estremo nord del Regno Unito. In passato Muckle Flugga è stata l'isola abitata più a nord del Regno, ma quando il faro è stato automatizzato e l'ultimo residente si è trasferito, ha ceduto il record a Skaw.[ru] Макл-Флагга
Макл-Флагга (англ. Muckle Flugga) — небольшой скалистый остров к северу от острова Анст в Шетландских островах, Шотландия. Он часто описывается как самая северная точка Британских островов, хотя скала Аут-Стак находится ещё севернее. На острове находится автоматизированный маяк, построенный в 1858 году Томасом и Дэвидом Стивенсонами, отцом и дядей известного писателя[1].Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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