Inchcailloch
Inchcailloch (Scottish Gaelic: Innis na Cailleach) is an islet on Loch Lomond in Scotland. It is 85 metres (279 ft) at its highest point. It is also known to some as Inchebroida.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Innis Cailleach |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Isle of the old woman |
| Location | |
Inchcailloch | |
| OS grid reference | NS410905 |
| Coordinates | 56.081°N 4.555°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Loch Lomond |
| Area | 50 hectares (0.19 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 199= (Freshwater: 6) |
| Highest elevation | 85 metres (279 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Stirling |
| References | |
The name Inchcailloch means "Isle of the old woman" or "Isle of the Cowled (Hooded) Woman" in the Scottish Gaelic language. Saint Kentigerna went to Scotland from Ireland to preach and spread Christianity and the island is thought to be named after her.
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