Auskerry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AU).

How do I get to Auskerry?

Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AU.

Is Auskerry free to visit?

Yes, Auskerry is free to enter.

How do I get to Auskerry?

Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.

Islands · Scottish Islands

Auskerry

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Auskerry — small island in eastern Orkney, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 4 h–12 h

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Auskerry is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW17 2AU. Entry to the island is free. There is no railway station nearby, and access may require additional planning due to its remote location.

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Auskerry is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 85 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 4 people. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "small island in eastern Orkney, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0320°, -2.5700°.

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Official information

Auskerry is a small island located in the Orkney archipelago of Scotland. It is known for its natural beauty and rich wildlife, making it a point of interest for nature enthusiasts and those interested in Scottish geography.

From the Wikipedia article

Auskerry (Scots: Soond; Old Norse: Austrsker, east skerry) is a small island in eastern Orkney, Scotland. It lies in the North Sea south of Stronsay and has a lighthouse, completed in 1866.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Description

Auskerry is a small, flat, red sandstone islet, 3 mi south of Stronsay. A standing stone and mediaeval chapel are signs of early settlement. There are three small wind turbines and four solar panels on the island, which provide most of the power. After a series of expansions and renovations, the single roomed stone bothy is now a modern house with four bedrooms, kitchen, shower room and living room. The chemical toilet is outdoors due to the complication of installing septic tanks. Mail is delivered from Stronsay, once a month, by a fishing boat.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 59.0320, -2.5700
District: Orkney Islands
Postcode: KW17 2AU
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
Population: 4

Sources

wikidata: Q779003 (CC0)
wikipedia: Auskerry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Auskerry Lighthouse.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Auskerry?: Auskerry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AU).
What is Auskerry?: Auskerry — small island in eastern Orkney, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Auskerry?: Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AU.
Is Auskerry free to visit?: Yes, Auskerry is free to enter.
How do I get to Auskerry?: Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.