Càrna
Island in Loch Sunart, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other places with the same name, see Carna (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Canna, Scotland or Cara Island.
Carna[5] or Càrna is an island in Loch Sunart, an arm of the sea, close to the Ardnamurchan peninsula, on the west coast of Scotland.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Pronunciation ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Càrna |
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Pronunciation | [ˈkʰaːrˠn̪ˠə] ⓘ |
Meaning of name | possibly cairn island |
The southeast of Carna looking towards Loch Teacuis and Morvern | |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NM620590 |
Coordinates | 56.66°N 5.88°W / 56.66; -5.88 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Inner Hebrides |
Area | 213 ha (13⁄16 sq mi) |
Area rank | 104 [1] |
Highest elevation | Cruachan Chàrna, 169 m (554 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | Highland |
Demographics | |
Population | 0[2] |
References | [3][4] |
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