🧑‍🎨 Famous Faces of Coll

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Name Notability
Rob Wainwright OBE
A former Scottish rugby captain and medical doctor who has lived on a farm on the island with his family since 1999.
Mairi Hedderwick
An author and illustrator of the popular Katie Morag children’s books, whose fictional setting of the Isle of Struay is inspired by her life on Coll.
Nicholas Maclean-Bristol
A former owner of Breachacha Castle, he founded the renowned international educational charity Project Trust, which is headquartered on the island.
Kip Poulson
An artist who lives on Coll and is known for his landscape paintings that capture the island’s unique and dramatic scenery.
Ross Evans
A graphic designer and entrepreneur who founded the Ross of Coll clothing brand, which features designs inspired by the island’s culture and heritage.
Julie Oliphant
Co-owner of the Coll Hotel, she is a key figure in the local tourism and hospitality sector and an active member of the community.
Greg and Sarah Smith
A husband and wife team who, through their business WildSmiths, are known for their expertise in wildlife conservation and environmental education on the island.