Coll

This article is about the Scottish island. For other uses, see Coll (disambiguation).

Coll

Cola (Gaelic)
The main village of Arinagour Breachacha Castles Top of Ben Hogh Tràigh Sgaisteil Maclean's Tomb
Location
Coll Coll shown next to Tiree Coll Coll within Argyll and Bute Coll Coll within Scotland
OS grid reference	NM207584
Coordinates	56.64°N 6.55°W / 56.64; -6.55
Name
Gaelic pronunciation	[ˈkʰɔl̪ˠə] ⓘ
Name meaning	Pre-Celtic and unclear
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
Council area	Argyll and Bute
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Demographics
Population	176
Population rank	37
Population density	2.3/km2 (6.0/sq mi)
Largest settlement	Arinagour
References
Ramsar Wetland
Designated	31 March 1995
Reference no.	723

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.