Bucinch facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Buc-Innis |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Buck, or Male Goat Island |
| OS grid reference | NS387918 |
| Coordinates | 56°05′N 4°35′W / 56.09°N 4.59°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Loch Lomond |
| Area | ha |
| Highest elevation | 24 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Stirling |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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Imagine a tiny, green island in the middle of a famous Scottish loch! That's Bucinch, also known as Buc-Innis. This small island is found in Loch Lomond, a beautiful and large lake in west central Scotland. Its name, Buc-Innis, comes from Scottish Gaelic and means "Buck Island" or "Male Goat Island".
What is Bucinch Like?
Bucinch is a very small island, but it's full of trees! It's covered in thick woods. The island rises quite steeply from its rocky edges. It reaches a height of about 24 meters (or 79 feet) at its highest point. Bucinch sits just north of another island called Inchcruin.
Who Owns Bucinch?
Bucinch has a special owner. In 1943, a man named Colonel Charles L Spencer gave the island to the National Trust for Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland is a charity that protects important places in Scotland. They look after historical sites and beautiful natural areas. Bucinch was given to them along with its smaller neighbour, an island called Ceardach.
Even though no one has lived on Bucinch for hundreds of years, you can still see signs of its past. There are remains of an old stone jetty. This was like a small pier where boats could dock. It shows that people once visited or used the island.
