Coll
Coll (/ˈkɒl/; Scottish Gaelic: Cola) is an island located west of the Isle of Mull 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.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Cola |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈkʰɔl̪ˠə] ⓘ |
| Meaning of name | Pre-Celtic and unclear |
View of Arinagour | |
| Location | |
Coll Coll shown within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NM207584 |
| Coordinates | 56.64°N 6.55°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Mull |
| Area | 7,685 ha (29+5⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 18 |
| Highest elevation | Ben Hogh 106 m (348 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 195 |
| Population rank | 32 |
| Population density | 2.5/km2 (6.5/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Arinagour |
| References | |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Designated | 31 March 1995 |
| Reference no. | 723 |
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