Mingulay
Miughalaigh
An uninhabited island south of Barra, with towering seabird cliffs, sea arches, and the ruins of a village abandoned in 1912.
Mingulay lies about 20 km south of Barra. Its last residents left in 1912, and it has been uninhabited since. It is now protected by the National Trust for Scotland. On the western side, sea cliffs more than 200 m high are home to puffins, razorbills, and kittiwakes, and there are large sea arches. On the eastern side, the village bay retains the ruins of an old school and stone houses, and seals are often seen. In summer, boat trips and landing tours depart from Castlebay. A round trip takes about 5 to 6 hours and costs about £50 to £80, depending on sea conditions.
Opening hours
Boat service about May–August (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Vatersay Beaches
- Hebridean Way Cycle Route
- Kisimul Castle
- Heaval & Our Lady Star of the Sea
- Barra Airport (Traigh Mhòr)
- Tràigh Eais
- Cleat Beach, Barra
- Prince's Beach, Eriskay