Risga

Risga is an uninhabited^[2] island in between Càrna and Oronsay, in the centre of Loch Sunart,^[3] about 800 yards (730 m) from the north shore,^[4] in the council area of Highland, Scotland. Its area is 12 hectares (30 acres)^[1] and its highest elevation is 43 metres (141 ft).^[2] In 1950, over 50 pairs of Lesser black-backed gull were recorded.^[5] The island is included in the grounds of Glenborrodale Castle^[6] and is part of Sunart SSSI.^[7] Ross Rock is located about 200 yards (180 m) from Risga.^[8] Risga has at least 60 crotagans along the east coast, used for fishing.^[9] Risga is a rocky island.^[10]

Risga

Risga seen from Càrna
Location
Risga Risga shown within Highland
OS grid reference	NM6105760026
Coordinates	56.670754°N 5.9016713°W / 56.670754; -5.9016713
Physical geography
Island group	Inner Hebrides
Area	12 hectares (0.05 sq mi)[1]
Highest elevation	43m[2]
Administration
Council area	Highland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Demographics
Population	0

History

The name "Risga" is Norse^[11] and includes the Old Norse word for island.^[12] In 1920–21 some Mesolithic materials were recovered during the excavation of a kitchen. They are now in the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.^[1] There is a shell midden, a scheduled monument that is at least 30 by 10 metres (100 by 30 ft), which is visible as a grass-covered mound.^[13][14] The shell heap is on top of a raised beach, similar to those at Oronsay.^[15]