Càrna
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| Càrna | |
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| Location | |
  Càrna
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| Càrna shown within Scotland. | |
| OS grid reference: | NM620590 |
| Names | |
| Gaelic name: | Càrna |
| Meaning of name: | possibly cairn island |
| Area and Summit | |
| Area: | 213 ha |
| Area rank (Scottish islands): | 105 |
| Highest elevation: | Cruachan Chàrna 169 m |
| Population | |
| Population (2001): | 0
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| Groupings | |
| Island Group: | Inner Hebrides |
| Local Authority: | Highland |
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| References: | [1][2][3] |
Càrna is an island in Loch Sunart close to the Ardnamurchan peninsula, on the west coast of Scotland.
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[edit] Geography
Càrna lies across the mouth of Loch Teacuis, forming two narrow kyles which provide some of the trickiest rock-dodging for yachtsmen anywhere on the west coast.[4] Moine schist bedrock of quartz-feldspar constitution, with mixed schists and mica schists in a west coastal strip.[2] A north-south ridge divides the island in two. From the heather covered rocky peak of Cruachan Chàrna, there are spectacular views over Oronsay, Loch Sunart, Morvern, Coll and Isle of Mull.[5]
[edit] Wildlife
A variety of habitats support willow warblers, redstarts, wheatears, whinchats, twites, ravens and kestrels. Eilean nan Gabhar (G. goat island) to the south is often covered in seals.[2]
[edit] Economy
Càrna is thought to be more fertile than its neighbour, Oronsay. The northern part of the island is named Bac a' Mhathachaidh (Scottish Gaelic: "cultivated bank"). The island is privately owned, by non residents and has several holiday houses.[2]
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ 2001 UK Census per List of islands of Scotland
- ^ a b c d Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate.
- ^ Ordnance Survey
- ^ Lawrence, Martin (2004). Yachtsman's Pilot: Isle of Mull and adjacent coasts. Imray. ISBN 0852886926.
- ^ Island website. Retrieved on 2007-07-18.
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