Innis Chonain facts for kids
| Gaelic name | Innis Chonain |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Island of St Conan |
| OS grid reference | NN107258 |
| Coordinates | 56°23′N 5°04′W / 56.39°N 5.07°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Loch Awe |
| Area | 8 ha |
| Highest elevation | 62 m above sea level |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 5 |
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Innis Chonain or Innischonan is a small island in Loch Awe, Scotland. It is special because it is connected to the mainland by a bridge.
The Island's History
In the late 1800s, a man named Walter Douglas Campbell bought Innis Chonain. He was a very creative person. Walter was an architect, meaning he designed buildings. He was also an author who wrote books.
Walter had a brother named Archibald Campbell. Archibald was a "Baron Blythswood," which was a special title given by the king or queen.
Building on the Island
Walter loved to design unusual buildings. He built a house on Innis Chonain called Innis Chonain House. He also built a nearby tower for himself and his family. This tower was called St Conan's Tower.
His artist sister, Helen, and their mother, Mrs. Caroline Campbell, lived there too. Walter also designed a church on the mainland. This church is called St Conan's Kirk. It is famous for mixing many different church styles.
