What is machair?
Q: What is machair?
A: Machair is a fertile low-lying grassy plain found on some of the north-west coastlines of Ireland and Scotland, in particular the Outer Hebrides.
Q: What language is the word machair derived from?
A: The word machair is derived from Gàidhlig, which is Scottish Gaelic.
Q: Where can machairs be found in Scotland?
A: Machairs can be found in the Isle of Skye, The Isle of Barra, the Isle of Harris and all throughout the west coast and islands of Scotland.
Q: Are there machairs in Ireland as well?
A: Yes, machairs can also be found on the north-west coastlines of Ireland.
Q: What type of terrain characterizes machair?
A: Machair is characterized by its low-lying grassy plain.
Q: Is machair a fertile area?
A: Yes, machair is a fertile area.
Q: What are some other features commonly found in machair regions?
A: Other features commonly found in machair regions include sand dunes and a diverse range of plant and animal species.
