Inchcailloch

Inchcailloch
Scottish Gaelic nameInnis Cailleach
Meaning of nameIsle of the old woman
Location
Inchcailloch
OS grid referenceNS410905
Coordinates56°04′52″N 4°33′18″W / 56.081°N 4.555°W / 56.081; -4.555
Physical geography
Island groupLoch Lomond
Area50 hectares (0.19 sq mi)
Area rank199= (Freshwater: 6)
Highest elevation85 metres (279 ft)
Administration
Council areaStirling
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
References

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.

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.