Scalasaig
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Location within Argyll and Bute | |
OS grid reference | NR394941 |
• Edinburgh | 116 mi (187 km) |
• London | 400 mi (644 km) |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
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 | |
Scottish Parliament | |
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 [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]
The name "Scalasaig" is Norse and means "Skali's bay". [9]