Glendyke Isle of Coll

Coll is an island located west of the Isle of Mull and northeast of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Coll is known for its sandy beaches, which rise to form large sand dunes, for its corncrakes, and for Breacachadh Castle. It is in the council area of Argyll and Bute. Arinagour is the main settlement on Coll. There is a ferry terminal on the island which conn…
Coll is an island located west of the Isle of Mull and northeast of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Coll is known for its sandy beaches, which rise to form large sand dunes, for its corncrakes, and for Breacachadh Castle. It is in the council area of Argyll and Bute. Arinagour is the main settlement on Coll. There is a ferry terminal on the island which connects it with the mainland of Scotland. Coll also has a small airport. The island is rural in nature and has been awarded Dark Sky status.
  • Population: 171
  • Scottish Gaelic name: Cola
  • Meaning of name: Pre-Celtic and unclear
  • OS grid reference: NM207584
  • Island group: Mull
  • Area: 7,685 ha (29⁵⁄₈ sq mi)
  • Area rank: 18
Data from: en.wikipedia.org