Giant MacAskill Memorial

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Title

Giant MacAskill Memorial

Description

At the southern end of the island you will find a monument to one of Berneray’s most notable sons, Giant Macaskill (Aonghas Mor MacAsgaill). Born in Berneray, he spent most of his life in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and he was said to be the world largest giant at a height of 7ft 9in.

Source

highlandsandislands

Type

Site

Identifier

490

Spatial Coverage

current,57.703845,-7.212859;

Europeana

Object

https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/see-and-do/giant-macaskill-monument-p522711

Site Item Type Metadata

Heritage Type

Cultural Heritage Site

Address

Berneray HS6 5BJ, United Kingdom

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angus_MacAskill

Citation

“Giant MacAskill Memorial,” CUPIDO, accessed September 23, 2025, https://www.cupidoeu.org/omeka/items/show/764.

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