Arnamul
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Arnamul (Scottish Gaelic: Arnamuil) is a stack off the west coast of Mingulay in the Western Isles, Scotland. Although precipitous, sheep were grazed on its relatively flat summit during the human occupation of Mingulay.[1]
| Scottish Gaelic name | Arnamuil |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Arnamul |
| Meaning of name | Norse for "erne mound" |
The western cliffs of Mingulay with Arnamuil in the centre | |
| Location | |
| OS grid reference | NL545825 |
| Coordinates | 56.806°N 7.662°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uists and Barra |
| Highest elevation | 121 metres (397 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Unpopulated |
| References | [1][2] |
Haswell-Smith (2004) states that the name means "erne mound". Mac an Tailleir (2003) does not provide a derivation, although he quotes "Arnabol" as meaning "eagle farm" or "Arne's farm" from the Norse.[1][3]
It was ascended by a party of hill baggers in April 2018.[4]