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Inchtavannach Island

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Shrine in honor of the saint

Rising from Balloch towards Luss, by the A82 highway passing along the shore of Loch Lomond, you pass through many small islands. In total, Loch Lomond has more than 30 islands. Almost no one lives here, and over the centuries it's served as a place of refuge to pray or to hide from the enemy. The first millennium BC changed much wildlife in Scotland, and the weather became more welcoming. The Good Earth was worth one fight. People began to build houses, for example on Swan Island, an artificial island built by man which a house in the middle. Behind the island you can see Inchtavannach, which means the island of a monk's house.

It is believed that St Kessog, who was the patron saint of Scotland for a while, settled on the island in the 6th century and was killed about 520. In 1315, King Robert the Bruce made it a shrine in honor of the saint. The highest point of the island is known as the "hill of the bell". There was a bell to call people to prayer. Now you can visit the islands by using boats.
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