Haskeir
Haskeir (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Hasgeir), also known as Great Haskeir (Scottish Gaelic: Hasgeir Mhòr) is a remote, exposed and uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It lies 13 kilometres (8 miles) west-northwest of North Uist. 1 km (5⁄8 mi) southwest lie the skerries of Haskeir Eagach, made up of a colonnade of five rock stacks, and 40 km (25 mi) northwest is St Kilda.
| Scottish Gaelic name | Eilean Hasgeir |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Skilðar |
| Meaning of name | Possibly Old Norse for "shields" |
Haskeir Island as seen from Rubha Ghriminis, North Uist | |
| Location | |
Haskeir Haskeir shown within the Outer Hebrides | |
| OS grid reference | NF615818 |
| Coordinates | 57.8°N 7.8°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Uist and Barra |
| Area | 15 ha (37 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 37.5 m (123 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
| Haskeir Lighthouse | |
Haskeir Lighthouse, and Haskeir Eagach in the distance | |
| Coordinates | 57.699084°N 7.688555°W |
| Constructed | 1997 |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | fiber glass tower |
| Height | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Power source | solar power |
| Operator | Northern Lighthouse Board |
| Focal height | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Range | 29 nmi (54 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 20 s |
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