20 ha (
1⁄8 sq mi)
| Highest elevation | 32 m (105 ft) |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Council area | Western Isles |
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| Population | 0 |
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| References | [1][2] |
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Gasker is a small uninhabited islet in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, 8 kilometres (4+1⁄2 nautical miles) 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.
1.2 kilometres (5⁄8 nmi) east-southeast lies the smaller islet of Gàisgeir Beag, and some surrounding rocks.
See also
Scottish islands portal
- ^ Haswell-Smith (2015) p 297
- ^ Ordnance Survey. OS Maps Online (Map). 1:25,000. Leisure.
Bibliography
- Haswell-Smith, Hamish (2015). The Scottish Islands: The Bestselling Guide to Every Scottish Island. Edinburgh: Canongate Books Ltd. ISBN 9781782116783.
- Mac an Tàilleir, Iain (2003) Ainmean-àite/Placenames. (pdf) Pàrlamaid na h-Alba. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
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58°9′8″N 7°2′8″W / 58.15222°N 7.03556°W / 58.15222; -7.03556
