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]

Scalasaig Scottish Gaelic: Sgalasaig
Scalasaig port in the evening.
Scalasaig Location within Argyll and Bute
Council area	Argyll and Bute
Lieutenancy area	Argyll and Bute
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ISLE OF COLONSAY
Postcode district	PA61
Dialling code	01951
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Argyll and Bute
Scottish Parliament	Argyll and Bute
List of places UK Scotland 56.07°N 6.18°W / 56.07; -6.18

History

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

References

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