Cara Island
Island located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland
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Cara Island (Scottish Gaelic: Cara) is a small island which is located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Cara |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | [ˈkʰaɾə] ⓘ |
| Meaning of name | may be "Kari's island" or "dearest" |
| Location | |
  Cara Island Cara Island shown next to Gigha  Cara Island Cara Island within Argyll and Bute | |
| OS grid reference | NR639440 |
| Coordinates | 55.63°N 5.75°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Islay |
| Area | 66 ha (1⁄4 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 178= [1] |
| Highest elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| References | [2][3][4][5] |
Geography and etymology
History
Cara Island is owned by the Macdonald family of Largie, Kintyre and is reputed to be the only island still in the possession of a direct descendant of the Lords of the Isles. The only habitable building on the island is Cara House.[6]
The liner Aska was sunk on 22 September 1940 on rocks northwest of the island after being struck by German bombers.
Wildlife
Mythology
Cara is famous as the home of the Uruisg/broonie, the familiar spirit of the Macdonald of Largie family. A rock formation known as the Broonie's Chair is found at the extreme southern tip of the island. There is also a renowned cliff, Pilibín Mór, affectionately nicknamed by the locals as Hick's Lump.
