It is near West Linga and Vidlin on Mainland, Shetland.
It measures 500 metres (550 yd) from north to south.
Little Linga is an important colony for the Atlantic grey seal, with approximately 500 pups being born on the island each autumn.
Surrounding islands include the Calf of Little Linga, Score Holm, and Beilla Skerry.
On 21 June 2016 it was acquired by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.