Scarba
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| Cruach Scarba | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 449 m (1474 ft) |
| Location | Inner Hebrides, Scotland |
| Prominence | 449 m |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 55 |
| OS grid reference | NM690044 |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Translation | Hill of Scarba (Gaelic) |
| Pronunciation | [kɹuæx skɑɹbæ] |
Scarba is a small island, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, just north of the larger island of Jura. The island has not been permanently inhabited for many years, but was once known for its slate industry. It is now covered in heather and used for grazing animals. Scarba and a few nearby islets (Lunga and the Garvellachs) are collectively the Scarba, Lunga and the Garvellachs National Scenic Area.
The island rises steeply to a peak (Cruach Scarba) of 449 metres, and lies just north of the Gulf of Corryvreckan, known for its whirlpool.
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