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.