The chapel is dedicated to St Kentigerna who died in 733. The church was excavated by Rev W H MacLeod in 1903 who dated the structure to the early 13th century on the basis of the church plan, size and the style of its architectural mouldings.

Inchcailloch (Scottish Gaelic: Innis na Cailleach) is an islet on Loch Lomond in Scotland. It is 85 metres (279 ft) at its highest point. It is also known to some as Inchebroida. The name Inchcailloch means "Isle of the old woman" or "Isle of the Cowled (Hooded) Woman" in the Scottish Gaelic language.

Aug 23, 2022 · Lose Yourself In Inchcailloch Church. Once you’ve landed at the pier, you have a couple of options for how to walk around Inchcailloch Island. Personally, I headed along the Low Path straight for Inchcailloch church, the site of St Kentigerna’s chapel.

Records of FIRAT Archaeological Services, archaeologists, Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland: Loch Lomond Islands Survey. An archaeological assessment commissioned by Friends of Loch Lomond. Report on phase 1 and management recommendations. 9/1995: Item Level: Photographs and Off-line Digital Images: B 27381 CS: General view. 1989: Item ...

You can still see the ruins of a church dedicated to her memory, and some of Rob Roy’s relatives are said to be buried in the cemetery. This is a fascinating place to explore, with gravestones dating from the 13th century. Inchacailloch is a haven for wildlife, and there are plenty of …

Lying close to the shore at Balmaha, this is one of the most accessible of Loch Lomond's islands. once recognized as being sacred this mysterious island has a long association with Christianity. In 717AD, the missionary, St Kentigema arrived from Ireland and settled on Inchcailloch.

Although the modern meaning of Inchcailloch is the island of the old woman, an old meaning of cailloch is a cowled woman - a nun. Centuries later a church was built here and dedicated to her but it fell into ruin when farming ended, though the cemetery continued to be used.

Inchcailloch had a church dedicated to St Kentigerna, which was the parish church until 1621, but the graveyard was used until 1947. St Kentigerna was an Irish woman who is not to be confused with St Kentigern (a man who is also known as St Mungo).

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The cultural importance of the church and its burial ground are now recognised and is the only Scheduled Ancient Monument in or around the Loch Lomond area. Once on Inchailloch there are three walking routes which can be enjoyed separately or together. Each path takes 30-45 minutes, just take your time and enjoy the view.