Inchmurrin Island
Largest island on Loch Lomond with historic ruins
Inchmurrin, Loch Lomond's largest freshwater island, attracts boaters for its hotel, walking paths and grazing deer; visitors take short cruises from Balloch and walk through woodlands.
Inchmurrin at a Glance#
Address: Loch Lomond, Scotland
About Inchmurrin#
Inchmurrin is an island in Loch Lomond, Scotland, and is the largest island in the loch. It is a freshwater island noted for its size relative to others in Loch Lomond.
Visitors go to the island for its natural scenery and wildlife; it is commonly visited by private boats and small passenger services from the loch shore. The island has areas of woodland and open turf used historically for grazing.
Historically the island has featured human activity including small-scale agriculture and seasonal occupation, but it remains largely a rural and natural landscape within Loch Lomond.
The island lies in the southern part of Loch Lomond, north of the loch’s main southern settlements such as Balloch on the loch’s shore.
- Access: It is the largest island in Loch Lomond and can be reached by private boat; nearby landing points and boat services operate from the loch’s southern shore.
- Nature: The island features wooded areas and open grazing land and is noted for wildlife including deer and waterfowl.
How to Get to Inchmurrin#
Ferry services and private boat operators run crossings to Inchmurrin from several lochside piers. Check local timetables and weather conditions when planning the trip.
Tips for Visiting Inchmurrin#
- Boat hire is the usual way to reach the island; check with Loch Lomond operators for crossings.
- Iona-like quiet can be found in low season; the island's solitary hotel and a few cottages offer basic accommodation.
- Explore the island's circumference on foot for the broadest views of Loch Lomond.
Best Time to Visit Inchmurrin#
Late spring through early autumn offers the best combination of accessibility and weather for visiting islands on Loch Lomond.
Weather & Climate near Inchmurrin#
Inchmurrin's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1299 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 155 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 104 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 110 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 4° | 67 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 69 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 67 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 78 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 125 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 12° | 8° | 146 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 9° | 4° | 142 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 141 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
