Inchgalbraith

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Inchgalbraith is an islet in Loch Lomond, Scotland, and is the ancestral home of Clan Galbraith.

Coordinates56°4′40″N 4°37′21″W
Council areaArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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Inchgalbraith
Location
Inchgalbraith is located in Argyll and Bute
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Inchgalbraith shown within Argyll and Bute
Coordinates56°4′40″N 4°37′21″W
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Council areaArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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History

Inchgalbraith is, as its name implies, connected with Clan Galbraith, and was one of their strongholds.[1] The remains of their ancient castle can still be seen.[2] It is possibly a crannog.[3] Restoration work was undertaken, probably in the late 19th century, with the use of gravelly concrete.[4]

Geography

It is on the west side of Loch Lomond, two miles (three kilometres) southeast of Luss.[2] Its greatest elevation is 25 feet (8 metres).[5] The most area on the island is covered by the castle and now with the collapsed stones from the castle itself.[4]

Wildlife

Inchgalbraith was a breeding place for ospreys until 1869.[1][6]

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