Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Cara Island
In or near Muasdale.
Cara Island — small island located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cara Island is located in the Scottish Highlands, with coordinates 55.6333 latitude and -5.75 longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for access. Entry to the island is free.
About
Cara Island is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 66 km². Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "small island located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland". Coordinates: 55.6333°, -5.7500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cara Island (Scottish Gaelic: Cara) is a small island which is located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland.
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Background
History
's 1654 Atlas of Scotland, with Gigha and Cara in the centre. The map is oriented with west at the top.]] 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. The liner Aska was sunk on 22 September 1940 on rocks northwest of the island after being struck by German bombers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6333, -5.7500
Sources
- wikidata: Q2485351 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cara Island (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caraislandaerial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
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Where to eat & stay near Cara Island
Places to stay
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📷 2Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Peninver Sands Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · Scottish Lowlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cara Island?
- Cara Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Cara Island?
- Cara Island — small island located off the west coast of Kintyre in Scotland.
- How do I get to Cara Island?
- Its coordinates are 55.6333°, -5.7500°.
- Is Cara Island free to visit?
- Yes, Cara Island is free to enter.