Hascosay
Island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Hascosay (Scots: Hascosay; Old Norse "Hafskotsey"[5]) is a small island lying between Yell and Fetlar in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
| Scots name | Hascosay |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Hafskotsey |
| Location | |
  Hascosay Hascosay shown within Shetland | |
| OS grid reference | HU556930 |
| Coordinates | 60.61667°N 00.98333°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 275 hectares (1.06 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 90= [1] |
| Highest elevation | 30 metres (98 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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| References | [2][3][4][5] |
Geography and geology
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.[6] 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.[3]
Wildlife
The island is designated as a Special Area of Conservation on account of its largely undisturbed blanket bog habitat. It is also home to a population of otters.
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