The Monach Islands, also known as Heisker (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Heisgeir / Heisgeir, ), are an island group west of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The islands are not to be confused with Hyskeir in the Inner Hebrides, or Haskeir which is also off North Uist and visible from the group.
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