Scotland

Inchcailloch

Wooded island in Loch Lomond, part of the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve, with a circular trail and the ruined chapel of St Kentigerna.

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Typelake island
GroupLoch Lomond
Area0.5296 km²
Population0
Location56.087, -4.578
Highest point85 m

Part of the Scotland islands map.

Names

Scottish Gaelic: Innis na Cailleach; Irish: Innis na Cailleach

Geography

Mostly oak woodland; one of the inspirations for Loch Lomond National Park's conservation focus.

Geology

Bedrock: Stratheden Group (Sandstone And Conglomerate, Interbedded), Late Devonian–Late Devonian. Superficial deposits: Superficial Deposits Not Mapped [For Digital Map Use Only] (Rock (Undifferentiated)). Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026, licensed under the BGS Open Data Licence (OGL v3.0). Source: BGS DigMapGB-625 Bedrock & Superficial WMS.

History

Site of an 8th-century nunnery dedicated to St Kentigerna. The MacGregor clan burial ground remains in use.

How to reach it

Passenger ferry from Balmaha; canoe and kayak hire also available locally.

Accommodation

Wild camping permitted at the designated Port Bawn site (permit required March–September).

Nearby and related islands

Sources

Wikidata · Q1234519 · CC0

Last reviewed: 2026-08-13.