Cairns of Coll

The Cairns of Coll are a group of uninhabited islets and rocks off the northeastern tip of the island of Coll in the Hebrides. The largest islets are Eilean Mòr, Eag na Maoile, and Sùil Ghorm, which has a lighthouse. There are a pair of rocks further out (the Cairns of Coll Rocks), which are mislabelled "Cairns of Coll" on e.g. Google Maps.

In 2013, the Cairns of Coll were purchased by Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith, who intended to use the islands as a writing retreat and nature reserve.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Simon (2013-06-02). "Alexander McCall Smith buys deserted Scottish islands". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 2013-06-04.

Coordinates: 56°42′N 6°27′W / 56.70°N 6.45°W