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Inchcolm
In 1128, Alexander I landed on Inchcolm during a storm whilst trying to cross the Forth. A hermit on the island provided food and shelter and Alexander vowed to build a monastery. In 1129 Alexander was killed, but David I fulfilled his vow. The island is known as Iona of the East. The water between Braefoot Bay, to the east of Aberdour, and the island is known as Mortimer's Deep after William de Mortimer. He was due to be buried on the island, but his coffin supposedly slipped off the boat and was lost. The pier at Hawkcraig was built in 1866 and is referred to as the twelve hour jetty. |
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Inchcolm lies in the Firth of
Forth, to the south of
