Coll

Coll
Scottish Gaelic nameCola
Pronunciation[ˈkʰɔl̪ˠə]
Meaning of namePre-Celtic and unclear

View of Arinagour
Location
Coll
Coll shown within Argyll and Bute
OS grid referenceNM207584
Coordinates56°38′N 6°33′W / 56.64°N 6.55°W / 56.64; -6.55
Physical geography
Island groupMull
Area7,685 ha (29+58 sq mi)
Area rank18
Highest elevationBen Hogh 106 m (348 ft)
Administration
Council areaArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Demographics
Population171
Population rank32
Population density2.5/km2 (6.5/sq mi)
Largest settlementArinagour
References
Designated31 March 1995
Reference no.723

Coll (/ˈkɒl/; Scottish Gaelic: Cola) 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.