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Risga
Risga — uninhabited island in Loch Sunart, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Risga is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited island in Loch Sunart, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6708°, -5.9014°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Risga is an uninhabited island in between Càrna and Oronsay, in the centre of Loch Sunart, about 800 yards (730 m) from the north shore, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. Its area is 12 hectares (30 acres) and its highest elevation is 43 metres (141 ft). In 1950, over 50 pairs of Lesser black-backed gull were recorded. The island is included in the grounds of Glenborrodale Castle and is part of Sunart SSSI. Ross Rock is located about 200 yards (180 m) from Risga. Risga has at least 60 crotagans along the east coast, used for fishing. Risga is a rocky island.
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Background
History
The name "Risga" is Norse and includes the Old Norse word for island. 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. The shell heap is on top of a raised beach, similar to those at Oronsay.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6708, -5.9014
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH36 4JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24638229 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Risga (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Risga - geograph.org.uk - 1348719.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Risga?
- Risga is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH36 4JP).
- Is Risga free to visit?
- Yes, Risga is free to enter.
- How do I get to Risga?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH36 4JP. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.