Ensay, Outer Hebrides

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Chapel on the Island of Ensay, so named because St. Columba and his followers used the Island to christen convicts from mainland Scotland early in the sixth century
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Chapel on the Island of Ensay, so named because St. Columba and his followers used the Island to christen convicts from mainland Scotland early in the sixth century

Ensay (Gaelic Easiagh) is a currently unpopulated island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The island lies in the Sound of Harris between the Harris and Berneray. The name originates from the Old Norse for Ewe Island [1] Although the island has not been permanently inhabited since the 1930's, the small chapel of Christ Church is maintained and services are held annually.[2]


The town of Ensay in Victoria, Australia was named after this island by one of the early settlers, a Scotsman named Archibald Macleod.

[edit] References

  1. ^ [1]Scottish Parliament Place Names Reference
  2. ^ http://www.argyll.anglican.org/parish13.htm

Coordinates: 57°46′N 7°5′W

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