Gasker Island

• A remote and rugged island, located to the west of South Harris.
• Approximate Acreage - 71.21 acres (28.82 hectares)
• Private uninhabited island
• Unspoilt natural habitats
• Outstanding nature, birdlife and wildlife, including renowned seal colony
• Several freshwater lochans
• Additional outcrops including Gasker Beag
• Views to Harris, Scarp and Taransay

Gasker Island (or Gàisgeir in Gaelic) is located in the Outer Hebrides, lying to the west of the Isle of Scarp and the South Harris Mainland, and to the north west of the Isle of Taransay.Gasker is a stunning uninhabited island extending to approximately 65.6 acres in total, with some additional outcrops including Gasker Beag adding a further 5.5 acres. The island has a rugged and rocky coastline, and above this lies an area of fairly rich and fertile grassland with a number of freshwater lochans.The island includes a number of small outcrops, the most notable being Gasker Beag, which lies to the south east of Gasker.Gasker is known for its grey seal breeding colony. Historically residents of Scarp island visited Gasker to hunt for seals. The island is desginated within the Small Seal Islands SSSI for this species.A small un-manned lighthouse is located on the island, the site of which is owned by the Northern Lighthouse Board, who visit periodically for maintenance.There are no moorings currently installed on the island. There are two sheltered bays on the island where it is possible to land a small craft (tide conditions dependent) located at Geo Iar on the north side or Geodha Ear on the south side.There are no buildings or structures on the island currently (apart from the lighthouse), nor are there any service connections. It may be possible to construct a small cabin or hut on the island, subject to consent.