Knockan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Knockan Scottish Gaelic: An Cnocan
Coastal scene, looking towards Loch Scridain
Knockan
OS grid reference	NM4023
Council area	Argyll and Bute
Lieutenancy area	Argyll and Bute
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ISLE OF MULL
Postcode district	PA67
Police	Strathclyde
Fire	Strathclyde
Ambulance	Scottish
EU Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Argyll and Bute
Scottish Parliament	Argyll and Bute
List of places UK Scotland 56°19′59″N 6°12′00″W / 56.333°N 6.2°W / 56.333; -6.2

Mary MacDonald wrote the Gaelic words to a hymn, which became an English favourite ("Child in a manger"). The tune was re-used for "Morning has broken" - probably the most famous Gaelic tune in the world. Beside the main road, near Ardtun where she died.

Knockan (pronounced 'NOCK-an') is a small, charming village located on the beautiful Isle of Mull in Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word An Cnocan, which means 'little hill'. This peaceful spot is home to six traditional 'crofts', which are small farms with a house and land. It's part of the wider community of Ardtun, found in the southern part of the island.

Exploring Knockan Village

Knockan is known for its unique and traditional homes. One special cottage, also named "Knockan", stands out with its bright red roof and white walls. It sits right by a small hill, which is how the village got its name! This cottage is about 200 years old. It was first built by a weaver, someone who made cloth, from the local farming community. Today, the same family, the descendants of Donald Black, still own it. Other traditional farmhouses in Knockan include "Knockan House" and "Rhudda na Cruban".

Getting to Knockan

Knockan is located on a smaller road that connects to the main A849. This main road is important for getting around the southern part of Mull. It travels all the way from Salen to Fionnphort, passing through Craignure. This makes Knockan easy to reach for visitors exploring the island.