The UK has some pretty rustic outposts, as well as a few very sophisticated, cosier locations.
One of the former (a lump of offshore rock, with a lighthouse), MUST, at some time or other, have been the subject of a national COMPETITION, to find the most appropriate name for an inhospitable island.
The island, which is part of The Shetlands, off the north coast of Scotland, is just about the most remote and barren place you could imagine, and one has to pity the poor builders who were sent there to build its Lighthouse.
Anyway, someone obviously won the 'Name The Rock Competition', and the lucky winner came up with the very appealing name of MUCKLE FLUGGA. A name, I'm sure you'll agree, that has a certain 'ring' about it.
The name is perfect; I couldn't have thought of anything better. And if you're thinking of holidaying in the area, contact someone who's bound to be called 'Hamish', who keeps the key. Accommodation is free, but you will need to sign a disclaimer against death, frostbite, boredom, and all forms of rock-inflicted injuries.
I can still hear my mother saying "Cro, if you don't behave yourself, I'll send you to Muckle Fugga".
"Oh...... NO!
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I see there is a book as well.
Presumably a very short book, perhaps not as muckle means great or big.
Really??? Don't read it.
A book carved in stone!
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