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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Scalasaig

Scalasaig (Scottish Gaelic: Sgalasaig) lies on the east coast of Colonsay, in the council area of Argyll and Bute of Scotland. It is the main settlement on the island 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 and post office (in the same building), parish church, microbrewery, doctor's surgery, village hall, cafe and hotel/bar.

History

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

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.