Muckle Flugga

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.

[2] The larger island's name has frequently appeared on lists of unusual place-names.

[3] 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.

[4] To get rid of them, the mermaid offered to marry whichever one would follow her to the North Pole.