Risga
Risga seen from Càrna | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NM6105760026 |
| Coordinates | 56°40′15″N 5°54′06″W / 56.670754°N 5.9016713°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Inner Hebrides |
| Area | 12 hectares (0.05 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 43m |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Highland |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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.