An t-Iasgair

An t-Iasgair (Scottish Gaelic for the Fisherman) is a skerry in the Little Minch, to the north of the Trotternish peninsula of Skye. It lies 1.5 miles north north west of Ru Bornesketaig and is marked by a navigation light.[2] It is the largest and highest in a group of three rocks, with smaller neighbours of Sgeir nan Ruideag and An Dubh Sgeir.

An T-Iasgair Light
Sgeir nan Ruideag, An t-Iasgair and An Dubh Sgeir
Isle of Skye
LocationSkye
Highland
Scotland
United Kingdom
Coordinates57.685147°N 6.432696°W / 57.685147; -6.432696
Constructionmetal skeletal structure
Markings / patternwhite structure
Focal height23 metres (75 ft)
Light sourcesolar power
Range9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 6sec
Managing agentNorthern Lighthouse Board[1]

See also

References

  1. An-T-Iasgair Northern Lighthouse Board. Retrieved 21 May 2016
  2. "An-T-Iasgair". Northern Lighthouse Board. Retrieved 16 January 2011.



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