Creinch (, Tree Island) is an island on the Highland Boundary Fault in

Loch Lomond Loch Lomond (; ) is a freshwater Scottish loch which crosses the Highland Boundary Fault (HBF), often considered the boundary between the lowlands of Central Scotland and the Highlands.Tom Weir. ''The Scottish Lochs''. pp. 33-43. Published by ...

History

Formerly Inchcroin (not to be confused with Inchcruin), Creinch lies a little north of Inchmurrin.Wilson, Rev. John ''The Gazetteer of Scotland'' (Edinburgh, 1882) Published by W. & A.K. Johnstone Inchcailloch, Torrinch, Creinch and Inchmurrin form part of the Highland boundary fault.Worsley, Harry ''Loch Lomond: The Loch, the Lairds and the Legends'' Lindsay Publications (Glasgow) 1988 In 1800 Garnett referred to the island as 'Grange'.

Wildlife

As the Gaelic name implies, it is completely covered in ivy draped trees, including some wych elms. In summer it can be difficult to penetrate the interior and in spring, it is carpeted in wild garlic, wild hyacinths and wood anemones.

Footnotes

Islands of Loch Lomond Highland Boundary Fault Uninhabited islands of West Dunbartonshire Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve {{WestDunbartonshire-geo-stub