Coll is a fascinating island in the Inner Hebrides situated 57 miles west of Oban and 10 miles west of Mull. It is approximately 13 miles long and 3 miles wide, lying from NE to SW. All around the island are innumerable sandy bays - ideal for bathing, beachcombing and exploring generally all year round. For those interested in botany and ornithology, flora and fauna abound.

Topographically, the east end of the island tends to be rockier, with small, sandy bays. The west end has wide areas of sand hills and large bays. The 14th and 18th century castles are situated at Breachacha. Some loch and sea fishing can be arranged. Bicycles can be hired from Fiona and Angus Kennedy (Tel. 01897 230395).

Arinagour is the only village on Coll. The Coll Hotel is situated here which does a laundry service. There is one general store Island Stores, where most essentials can be bought. Petrol pumps are situated nearby, and a small craft shop. The "First Port of Coll" restaurant, serves food all day. The Post Office, the resident doctor and district nurse are based in Arinagour.

An R.S.P.B. reserve was set up at the west end of the island to protect the diminishing numbers of corncrakes. On the N W side of the island there is a 9-hole golf course at Cliad. Tamara Hedderwick runs pottery workshops during the summer, based at the Coll Pier. Mairi Hedderwick's Katie Morag children's books, inspired by her life on Coll, are available here.

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