Gasker Explained

Coordinates:57.9834°N -7.287°W
Location Map:Scotland Outer Hebrides
Caption:Gasker shown within the Outer Hebrides
Gridreference:NA970151
Official Name:Gasker
Celtic Name:Gàisgeir
Area:20frac=8NaNfrac=8
Highest Elevation:320NaN0
Population:0
Island Group:Harris and Lewis
Local Authority:Western Isles
References:[1]

Gasker is a small uninhabited islet in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, 8abbr=offNaNabbr=off southwest of Scarp, off the west coast of Harris.

The low-lying island has never been inhabited. In spite of its small size, it has several small pools of fresh water. It is principally noted for its large well-established seal colony. Residents of Scarp once visited Gasker regularly to kill seals for food.

There are two feasible landing spots for small craft: Geo Iar on the north side of Gasker, and Geodha Ear on the south side. A small unmanned lighthouse was built by the Northern Lighthouse Board in 1997.

1.2km (00.7miles) east-southeast lies the smaller islet of Gàisgeir Beag, and some surrounding rocks.

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Notes and References

  1. Haswell-Smith (2015) p 297