Coll Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island and parish in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland
About Coll
Coll is formed of Lewisian gneiss, creating rocky terrain poor for growing crops or raising livestock. Its name may derive from Old Norsekollrfor such lumpy landscape, and it was part of the Norse "Kingdom of the Isles". In 1266 that entity was re-assigned to Scotland, but its Norse / Gaelic rulers remained semi-autonomous. ("Lord of the Isles" is now a title of the Prince of Wales, nowadays Prince William.) Medieval Coll was a stronghold of the Macleans, who built Breachacha Castle, but in the 16th century they feuded bloodily with a rival branch of their clan. In the 17th century the family united against the Earl of Argyll, who captured the castle but was arrested for treason, so the Macleans got to keep the castle. The island population peaked at around 1000 in the early 19th century b
Top Attractions in Coll
Explore the best things to see and do in Coll:
- ★Breachacha Castles
- ★RSPB Bird Reserve
Where to Eat in Coll
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Island Cafe
Where to Stay in Coll
- 🏨Coll Bunkhouse
- 🏨Coll Hotel
- 🏨Tigh na Mara B&B
Coll Travel Guide Sections
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