Kiloran

Kiloran is a toponym used for places on Colonsay, an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The most prominent use is Kiloran Bay, a coastal bay and beach on Colonsay’s east coast. The bay features a long sandy strand and relatively calm waters, and it is depicted on local maps as a notable coastal feature that contributes to the island’s scenery and tourism appeal. The area around the bay is popular with walkers and visitors exploring Colonsay’s beaches, wildlife, and coastal landscapes.

Near the bay is the settlement of Kiloran, a small hamlet that historically formed part of the island’s crofting economy and estate life. The settlement lies within the jurisdiction of Argyll and Bute Council and is connected to Colonsay’s broader network of communities and parishes.

The etymology of Kiloran is not definitively documented, but it is generally regarded as deriving from Gaelic elements, consistent with many Scottish place names. In contemporary usage, the name appears in maps and tourism materials describing Colonsay’s coastal geography and natural heritage.

Beyond Colonsay, the name Kiloran is occasionally encountered in regional literature and guidebooks, but its primary reference remains the coastal geography of Colonsay, Scotland. The name anchors a small but recognizable part of the island’s cultural and physical landscape.