Minginish

Minginish is a peninsula on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is situated on the west coast of the island and runs from Loch Scavaig in the south, along the western coast of Skye to Loch Bracadale in the north west, to Loch Harport in the north east, and Glen Sligachan in the south east.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Sgùrr na Banachdaich and Eas Mòr.

Sgùrr na Banachdaich

Peak

Sgùrr na Banachdaich, also spelt Sgurr na Banachdich… Sgùrr na Banachdaich is situated 2½ miles east of Minginish.

Eas Mòr

Waterfall

Photo: DeNayGo, CC BY 3.0.

Eas Mòr is a waterfall in Glen Brittle on the island of Skye in Scotland. Eas Mòr is situated 2 miles southeast of Minginish.

Fairy Pools

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: gailhampshire, CC BY 2.0.

The Fairy Pools are a series of natural pools and… Fairy Pools is situated 2 miles northeast of Minginish.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glenbrittle and Bualintur.

Glenbrittle

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Glenbrittle is a remote area of Skye.

Bualintur

Hamlet

Photo: Ross Young, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Bualintur is a remote township, which lies at the head… Bualintur is situated 2 miles south of Minginish.

Eynort

Hamlet

Photo: John Allan, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Eynort is a small remote hamlet, situated at the head… Eynort is situated 2½ miles northwest of Minginish.

Minginish

Type: Region
Description: peninsula on Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK
Category: peninsula
Location: Highland Council, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

57.23333° or 57° 14′ north

Longitude

-6.3° or 6° 18′ west

Elevation

348 feet (106 metres)

Open location code

9C9M6MMX+8X

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Scottish Gaelic—“Minginish” goes by many names.

Dutch: “Minginish”
Irish: “Minginis”
Scottish Gaelic: “Minginis”
“Minginish - Minginis”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Glenbrittle and Merkadale.

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Highlights: Beinn Staic and Beinn a‘ Bhràghad.

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