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Hascosay
Hascosay — island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hascosay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.6107°, -0.9905°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hascosay (Scots: Hascosay; Old Norse "Hafskotsey") is a small island lying between Yell and Fetlar in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
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Background
History
The population of the island was 42 in 1841, but had shrunk to thirteen within a decade. In 1871, the population numbered 4, and in 1881, the island was uninhabited. The laird, Arthur Nicolson, who had bought it had "cleared" parts of Fetlar, and it is possible that the islanders removed themselves in anticipation of a possible future forcible eviction by this landowner.
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- Coordinates
- 60.6107, -0.9905
Sources
- wikidata: Q3104012 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hascosay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: House on Hascosay - geograph.org.uk - 1470084.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hascosay?
- Hascosay is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.6107°, -0.9905°.
- Is Hascosay free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Hascosay is free.