Explore and discover the Isle of Coll
The Isle of Coll is a small Hebridean island situated off the west of Scotland. Explore and discover the Isle of Coll, a visitor destination for many seeking wide, open & empty spaces, peace and quiet.
Information about the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
The Isle of Coll is a small Hebridean island some four miles west of Mull. It is approximately 13 miles long and 3 miles at its widest, and has a population of around 160 all-year residents. The island is a holiday destination for many seeking peace and quiet, and those who enjoy nature and the natural beauty of the Hebrides.
How to get to the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
The Argyll & Bute Council run Isle of Coll airstrip is situated at the west end of the island . Flights are run by Hebridean Air Services. To book flights 0845 805 7465. Scheduled flights operate on Wednesdays only.
The history of the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
There are many articles about Coll's history, written by Collachs, to be found in the Coll Magazine archive. Started in 1986 by Pat Barr, the passing of the magazine is a loss to the record keeping about the community.
Bed and breakfast on Coll - visitcoll
With sea views from the lounge and most of our bedrooms, will you be lucky enough to watch the otters play whilst having your breakfast, or maybe a Basking Shark or two passing Coll? Tigh na Mara is within easy walking distance from the ferry terminal and to local amenities.
Isle of Coll Dark-sky Community - visitcoll
The Isle of Coll was designated a "Dark-sky Community" by the International Dark-sky Association in December 2013. The Isle of Coll became the 2nd Dark-sky Place in Scotland and the 22nd Dark-sky Place world wide.
The Natural World of the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
It's the location of Coll, it's isolation, a minimal human inhabitance and a sympathetic community that all add up in maintaining Coll's rich natural environment. Coll has many diverse habitats and this alone contributes to the unique variety of common and unusual species found here.
Self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
Visit coll is an independent, junk-free website run to provide information for visitors and the island's community. It's run on a voluntary basis but should you wish to help towards continued development, a donation would be much appreciated.
Flights to the Isle of Coll - visitcoll
Coll Airport. Coll's Airport is situated at the west end of the island some 5km from Arinagour. It is run by Argyll & Bute Council. Coll Island Airport (IATA: COL, ICAO: EGEL) Tel 01879 230293
Beaches of Coll - visitcoll
There are some twenty 'larger' beaches around Coll and a further dozen or so smaller beaches (on the imaginary, indeterminable scale!). They all differ in their features and consequential attractiveness but being an island it should always be possible to find a beach sheltered from the wind-of-the-day.