AUSKERRY, an isle, in the parish of Stronsay,
county of Orkney. It is situated about two miles to
the south of the island of Stronsay, and is small and
uninhabited, and appropriated to the pasturage of cattle.
There are some remains of a chapel, and the ruins of a
dwelling which bears the name of the Monk's House.
Kelp is manufactured in considerable quantity.