Scalasaig

Human settlement in Scotland
Scalasaig is located in Argyll and Bute
Scalasaig
Scalasaig
Location within Argyll and Bute
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56°04′N 6°11′W / 56.07°N 6.18°W / 56.07; -6.18

Scalasaig (Scottish Gaelic: Sgalasaig) lies on the east coast of Colonsay in the Hebrides of Scotland. It is the main settlement on the island[1] and its only port; thus tourists arriving by ferry must pass through it on the way to any part of the isle. It contains the island's shop[2] and post office (in the same building),[3] parish church,[4] microbrewery,[5] doctor's surgery,[6] village hall,[7] cafe and hotel/bar.[8]

History

The name "Scalasaig" is Norse and means "Skali's bay".[9]

References

  1. ^ "Scalasaig". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Home". Colonsay General Store. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  3. ^ "The Post Office". Isle of Colonsay. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Colonsay Church". Isle of Colonsay. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Colonsay Beverages Ltd, Scalasaig". Visit Scotland. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Scalasaig Medical Practice". Spanglefish. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Home". Colonsay Village Hall. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Home". The Colonsay Pantry. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Placenames P-Z" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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