Muck, Scotland
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean nam Muc |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈelan nə ˈmuʰk] ⓘ |
| Meaning of name | "sea pig", from Gaelic muc, "pig", a short form of muc-mhara, "whale". |
Port Mòr, from the harbour | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NM408794 |
| Coordinates | 56°50′N 6°15′W / 56.83°N 6.25°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Small Isles |
| Area | 559 ha (2+1⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 70 |
| Highest elevation | Beinn Airein, 137 m (449 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 27 |
| Population rank | 61 |
| Population density | 4.8/km2 (12/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Port Mòr |
| References | |
Muck (/ˈmʌk/; Scottish Gaelic: Eilean nam Muc) is the smallest of four main islands in the Small Isles, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Today, much of the island is used for grazing. Residents use wool to make rugs and clothing. There are several ancient monuments and some facilities for visitors. The few residents are served by a single school, Muck Primary School & Nursery. The island is owned by the MacEwen family.