Eilean Mor
On an islet off the coast of Knapdale
Open all year round
Eilean Mor hero image gallery
Follow the trail of early Christians from a cave to a chapel and a cross on the ‘big isle’ at the end of Loch Sween.
Eilean Mor has a history as a place of pilgrimage spanning almost 1,000 years, and is traditionally associated with the Leinster saint Abban moccu Cormaig, or St Cormac.
Three sites on the island are in our care:
St Cormac’s Cave
St Cormac’s Chapel
St Cormac’s Cross
Together, they tell the story of Christianity in this corner of Scotland.
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Ideal for regular visitors and heritage supporters
Unlimited annual pass for all ticketed sites plus daytime events
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Valid for 14 consecutive days
- Valid for 14 consecutive days
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