Scalasaig () lies on the east coast of Colonsay, in the council area of

Argyll and Bute Argyll and Bute (; , ) is one of 32 unitary authority, unitary council areas of Scotland, council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy areas of Scotland, lieutenancy area. The current lord-lieutenant for Argyll and Bute is Jane Margaret MacLeod ...

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 A parish church (or parochial church) in Christianity is the Church (building), church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in com ...

, microbrewery, doctor's surgery, village hall, cafe and hotel/bar.

History

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

References

Villages in Argyll and Bute Villages in the Inner Hebrides Colonsay {{Argyll-geo-stub