Cara Island
Scottish Gaelic name | Cara |
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Pronunciation | [ˈkʰaɾə] ⓘ |
Meaning of name | may be "Kari's island" or "dearest" |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NR639440 |
Coordinates | 55°38′N 5°45′W / 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 | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Argyll and Bute |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
References | [2][3][4][5] |
Cara Island (
.Geography and etymology
Cara is one kilometre (one-half nautical mile) south of Gigha. It is accessible from Gigha.
Cara has a translation in Gaelic as "dearest" or "dear one". Cara is a popular girl's name in the local area and in Scotland in general.
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
Cara is well known for a herd of feral goats, which still thrive on the wild landscape.
Mythology
Cara is famous as the home of the
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References
- 2011 census.
- ^ 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
- ISBN 978-1-84195-454-7.
- ^ Get-a-map (Map). Ordnance Survey.
- ISBN 0-901824-25-9
- ^ "Cara House, Isle of Gigha". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
External links
55°38′N 5°45′W / 55.633°N 5.750°W