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'''Rockall''' is a tiny islet in the North [[Atlantic Ocean]] east of the [[Outer Hebrides]], that was annexed by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1955, and attached to [[Scotland]] (Inverness-shire, now Highland).

'''Rockall''' is a tiny islet in the North [[Atlantic Ocean]] east of the [[Outer Hebrides]], that was annexed by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1955, and attached to [[Scotland]] (Inverness-shire, now Highland).

One reason why the UK, Ireland, Iceland, and Denmark, have been bickering for years over territorial rights, is that Rockall sits on the Rockall Bank, a massive sea bank which geologists believe may contain significant amounts of natural gas and oil. Added to this are the lucrative fishing grounds surrounding the island. All this makes Rockall a highly coveted prize.

One reason why the UK, Ireland, Iceland, and Denmark, have been bickering for years over territorial rights is that Rockall sits on the Rockall Bank, a massive sea bank which geologists believe may contain significant amounts of natural gas and oil. Added to this are the lucrative fishing grounds surrounding the island. All this makes Rockall a highly coveted prize.

The British originally claimed ownership on Rockall in 1955, when their 'annexation' forces invaded as a territorial claim. This prompted a fierce diplomatic fight where the status of Rockall as an island was put into question. [[John Ridgeway]] and [[Tom McLean]] during the 1980s perched themselves at the very summit of Rockall and remained there for one month in order to protest and validate Rockall's right to be an island.<ref> for further details see http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A755787</ref>

The British originally claimed ownership on Rockall in 1955, when their 'annexation' forces invaded as a territorial claim. This prompted a fierce diplomatic fight where the status of Rockall as an island was put into question. [[John Ridgeway]] and [[Tom McLean]] during the 1980s perched themselves at the very summit of Rockall and remained there for one month in order to protest and validate Rockall's right to be an island.<ref> for further details see http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A755787</ref>