Inchcolm
Inchcolm (from the Scottish Gaelic "Innis Choluim", meaning Columba's Island) is an island in the Firth of Forth in Scotland. It was repeatedly attacked by English raiders during the Wars of Scottish Independence, and was fortified during both World Wars to defend nearby Edinburgh. Inchcolm now attracts visitors to its former Augustine Abbey.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Innis Choluim |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Island of St Columba |
Inchcolm and Braefoot Bay | |
| Location | |
Inchcolm Inchcolm shown within Fife | |
| OS grid reference | NT189827 |
| Coordinates | 56.03°N 3.30°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islands of the Forth |
| Area | 9 hectares (22 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 34 metres (112 feet) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Fife |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2 |
| References | |
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