- Inchmoan
Inchmoan (
Scottish Gaelic : Innis na Mòna/Innis-Mòine meaning "peat island") is an island inLoch Lomond ,Scotland .Geography
It is one of an island group just south of
Luss . Only a short stretch of water separates it from the island ofInchcruin . The connection between Inchcruin and Inchmoan is very shallow, only a foot or two, and it is possible to wade between the islands.Worsley, Harry "Loch Lomond: The Loch, the Lairds and the Legends" ISBN 978-1-898169-34-5 Lindsay Publications (Glasgow) 1988]Inchmoan is known for its large sandy beaches, and is low lying, and marshy.Wilson, Rev. John "The Gazetteer of Scotland" (Edinburgh, 1882) Published by W. & A.K. Johnstone] There are shingle beaches on either side of the island, meaning that on a sunny day, at least one is sheltered. For this reason and others, it is popular with campers and picnickers.
The island was used for peat fuel for nearby
Luss http://www.loch-lomond.net/islands/inchmoan.html Loch Lomond net.]History
Stone age tools have been found on Inchmoan, suggesting it has had an occasional human presence for a number of years.Flora
Despite its peaty name, Inchmoan has a wide variety of plant life, including pear, blueberry, alder, gorse, birch, rhodendron, Scots pine and bog myrtle.
References
External links
* http://www.loch-lomond.net/islands/inchmoan.html
* http://www.lochlomond-islands.com/page60.html
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