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Can one see Scotland from the island of Ireland at any point?

Question #148902. Asked by Creedy.
Last updated May 30 2022.
Originally posted May 29 2022 2:08 AM.

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Answer has 11 votes.

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The closest points between the two countries are only 12 miles (19 km) apart. The Straits of Moyle ("Sruth na Maoile" in Irish and Scottish Gaelic) is the narrowest expanse between north-eastern Northern Ireland (County Antrim) and south-western highlands of Scotland (Mull of Kintyre).

So yes - it is possible to see across in clear weather conditions.

link https://vagabondtoursofireland.com/blog/ireland-and-scotland-tours

May 29 2022, 2:30 AM
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In addition to my first answer there is a map showing the two countries. The "O" of "North Channel" is where they almost meet.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Channel_(Great_Britain_and_Ireland)#/media/File:North_Channel.png

May 29 2022, 2:32 AM
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If you look for Mull of Kintyre on Google maps, click on one of the blue panorama dots, and face south-west, you can see the view of Ireland.

link https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mull+of+Kintyre+Lighthouse/@55.3109042,-5.8184857,13z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4861e19de27ef261:0x68eaf24d3a374d4d!8m


If you look for Torr Head, Ballycastle on Google maps, click on one of the blue panorama dots, and face north-east, you can see the view of Scotland.

link https://www.google.com/maps/place/Torr+Head/@55.1959827,-6.0636059,21z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4861dae4dca10415:0x4ef17c8222374f2e!8m2!3d55.1959827!4d-6.0634691

Response last updated by Lottie1001 on May 29 2022.
May 29 2022, 7:55 AM
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