Cara is a popular girl's name in the local area and in Scotland in general.
[6] The liner Aska was sunk on 22 September 1940 on rocks northwest of the island after being struck by German bombers.
Cara is famous as the home of the Uruisg/broonie, the familiar spirit of the Macdonald of Largie family.
A rock formation known as the Broonie's Chair is found at the extreme southern tip of the island.
There is also a renowned cliff, Pilibín Mór, affectionately nicknamed by the locals as Hick's Lump.