Easdale (Scottish Gaelic:Eilean Èisdeal) is one of the Slate Islands, in the Firth of Lorn, Scotland. Once the centre of the Scottish slate industry, there has been some recent island regeneration.
A ferry sails from Easdale to Ellenabeich (Gaelic: Eilean nam Beathach) on the nearby island of Seil (Gaelic: Saoil), which is separated from Easdale by only a narrow channel. Confusingly, Ellenabeich is sometimes known as Easdale as a result of its traditional connections with the island.
Etymology
In 1549, Donald Monro, "Dean of the Isles" wrote, in brief reference to Easdale, of an island "namit in the Erische Leid Ellan Eisdcalfe" However the derivation of "Eisdcalfe" and this word's etymological relationship to "Easdale" is not clear. Haswell Smith (2004) notes that eas is Gaelic for "waterfall" and dal is Norse for "valley". Nonetheless, it is not clear why either description should apply to the island which is low lying and has no waterfalls.
The Gaelic name, Èisdeal ([ˈeːʃtʲəl̪ˠ]) or Eilean Èisdeal has a long vowel and local folk legend attributes this to a derivation from èist thall "listen to that yonder".Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland states that the first element is obscure, the second Norse dalr. It is not clear if this Èisdeal shares its derivation with Gleann Èisdeal (Glen Ashdale) (Glen of Ash trees) on the Isle of Arran.
Ok, I think I've found my new favourite place - welcome to Easdale on the west coast of Scotland!
Easdale is one of the Slate Isles, about 15 miles south of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island has a fascinating history, with slate quarried here and shipped all over the world before the great storm of 1851 when the Atlantic Ocean swept over the island, flooding the quarries and ending the industry of the island overnight. Today, the island has a population of around 60 people, making it the smallest permanently inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides. I had never been here before and as quickly as the ocean swept ashore on that fateful night, this has become one of my favourite places ANYwhere in Scotland. Straight home to search real estate websites!
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on YouTube. I pay for my own travel and produce my own...
published: 27 Jun 2021
Easdale Island (4K)
Unique island, and a unique way of getting across to the island. Beautiful scenery as well. And showing one of the shortest ferry crossings in Scotland.
published: 08 Jun 2022
Scotland's Easdale Island, Nature and Wildlife
Easdale Island is a documentary suited for all audiences. About a small slate island along the north west coast of Scotland.
A passion film, self-financed.
I visited Easdale Island initially to film a wildlife documentary about otters, 'Water Dogs', also on Youtube. At the time the island had two wild otters that visited it's waters, but when I returned 2 years later to film some of this documentary, I heard that the wild otters had been killed by cars. Hopefully they will have new wild otters that visit the waters for crab soon. Seeing the wild otters with my own eyes in Scotland was the highlight for me.
Filmed and edited by Aaron Cook
Voice of Steph bower
Sound by Jordan Crosse
Animation by Adam Cutts
Aerials by James Ranken and Paul Compton
A special mention to Mary Withall. Her bo...
published: 19 Jan 2017
Easdale - A Wild Community
This video, created by Patrick Rowan, depicts the small, inner Hebridean, car-free, island of Easdale showing its strong sense of community and stunning scenery.
http://www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
published: 12 Nov 2015
Isles of Seil and Easdale, Scotland - two slate islands
We cross the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' to the Isle of Seil, 12 miles south of Oban, western Scotland, visiting Ellenabeich, a former slate-quarrying village. We then take the short ferry crossing to the traffic-free Isle of Easdale with its pretty cottages. The slate islands of Scotland were said to have 'roofed the world' in the 19th century.
published: 08 Oct 2021
Easdale Island Issue Title - On The Record (1944)
Easdale Island.
Off the coast of Argyll, Scotland.
The camera pans across sea isle of Siel belonging to the Slate Islands. M/S of people sailing across on a boat. Various shots of the houses and cabins on the island. M/S's of three of its oldest inhabitants Charles McPherson Neil Dewer and Neil Fletcher sat on a bench. M/S of elderly lady Maggie MacKay at the water pump. Interior shot as Dewer and his son Donald sit down to eat.
L/S of the island of Easdale, M/S old stable that is now a factory. Foreman Donald Dewer emerges. Various interior shots as the workers, young and old, make components. M/S of them stacked up. M/S of Donald Dewer and Donald Campbell sat outside working at their old job as slate dressers. Various shots as the bus drives to the church. Interior shots of Donal...
published: 13 Apr 2014
Ellenabeich, Easdale
Aerial footage of Ellenabeich and Easdale Island in the West Coast of Scotland.
Music By The Piano Guys
Shot entirely on a DJI Phantom 3
published: 14 Oct 2016
Easdale Island Rib Rendezvous 2023 Saturday… 60 plus Ribs
Here is my video of the 2023 Easdale Rib Rendezvous held on the 29th and 30th of April 2023. This is the Saturday. Around 60 plus boats and several people. Including the great man himself Mr Gurnard
published: 29 Apr 2023
Mr.Sandy Easdale evasive when asked if Ally McCoist job is safe....
BBC Scotland news report
published: 27 Oct 2014
Seil & Easdale islands - Scotland
The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
Seil is separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels which is spanned by the elegant 18th century humpback Clachan Bridge, popularly known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.
The island's main village, Ellenabeich, comprises neat white terraces of workers cottages crouching below black cliffs on the westernmost tip of the island. Confusingly, the village is often referred to by the same name as the nearby island of Easdale, since they formed an interdependent community based exclusively around the slate quarrying industry. Ellenabeich has featured in a number of TV and films including Para Handy and Ring of Bright Water. The village's main attractions are the gardens of An Cala with its glorious azaleas and Japanese flo...
Easdale is one of the Slate Isles, about 15 miles south of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island has a fascinating history, with slate quarried here an...
Easdale is one of the Slate Isles, about 15 miles south of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island has a fascinating history, with slate quarried here and shipped all over the world before the great storm of 1851 when the Atlantic Ocean swept over the island, flooding the quarries and ending the industry of the island overnight. Today, the island has a population of around 60 people, making it the smallest permanently inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides. I had never been here before and as quickly as the ocean swept ashore on that fateful night, this has become one of my favourite places ANYwhere in Scotland. Straight home to search real estate websites!
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Easdale is one of the Slate Isles, about 15 miles south of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island has a fascinating history, with slate quarried here and shipped all over the world before the great storm of 1851 when the Atlantic Ocean swept over the island, flooding the quarries and ending the industry of the island overnight. Today, the island has a population of around 60 people, making it the smallest permanently inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides. I had never been here before and as quickly as the ocean swept ashore on that fateful night, this has become one of my favourite places ANYwhere in Scotland. Straight home to search real estate websites!
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on YouTube. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do my best to respond to every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
Donate here to future videos: (thank you!)
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Or why not become an official Steve Marsh Supporter at :
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#Scotland #Easdale #IslandsOfScotland
Unique island, and a unique way of getting across to the island. Beautiful scenery as well. And showing one of the shortest ferry crossings in Scotland.
Unique island, and a unique way of getting across to the island. Beautiful scenery as well. And showing one of the shortest ferry crossings in Scotland.
Unique island, and a unique way of getting across to the island. Beautiful scenery as well. And showing one of the shortest ferry crossings in Scotland.
Easdale Island is a documentary suited for all audiences. About a small slate island along the north west coast of Scotland.
A passion film, self-financed.
I ...
Easdale Island is a documentary suited for all audiences. About a small slate island along the north west coast of Scotland.
A passion film, self-financed.
I visited Easdale Island initially to film a wildlife documentary about otters, 'Water Dogs', also on Youtube. At the time the island had two wild otters that visited it's waters, but when I returned 2 years later to film some of this documentary, I heard that the wild otters had been killed by cars. Hopefully they will have new wild otters that visit the waters for crab soon. Seeing the wild otters with my own eyes in Scotland was the highlight for me.
Filmed and edited by Aaron Cook
Voice of Steph bower
Sound by Jordan Crosse
Animation by Adam Cutts
Aerials by James Ranken and Paul Compton
A special mention to Mary Withall. Her book on Easdale Island helped with the narration.
Easdale Island is a documentary suited for all audiences. About a small slate island along the north west coast of Scotland.
A passion film, self-financed.
I visited Easdale Island initially to film a wildlife documentary about otters, 'Water Dogs', also on Youtube. At the time the island had two wild otters that visited it's waters, but when I returned 2 years later to film some of this documentary, I heard that the wild otters had been killed by cars. Hopefully they will have new wild otters that visit the waters for crab soon. Seeing the wild otters with my own eyes in Scotland was the highlight for me.
Filmed and edited by Aaron Cook
Voice of Steph bower
Sound by Jordan Crosse
Animation by Adam Cutts
Aerials by James Ranken and Paul Compton
A special mention to Mary Withall. Her book on Easdale Island helped with the narration.
This video, created by Patrick Rowan, depicts the small, inner Hebridean, car-free, island of Easdale showing its strong sense of community and stunning scenery...
This video, created by Patrick Rowan, depicts the small, inner Hebridean, car-free, island of Easdale showing its strong sense of community and stunning scenery.
http://www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
This video, created by Patrick Rowan, depicts the small, inner Hebridean, car-free, island of Easdale showing its strong sense of community and stunning scenery.
http://www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
We cross the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' to the Isle of Seil, 12 miles south of Oban, western Scotland, visiting Ellenabeich, a former slate-quarrying village. W...
We cross the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' to the Isle of Seil, 12 miles south of Oban, western Scotland, visiting Ellenabeich, a former slate-quarrying village. We then take the short ferry crossing to the traffic-free Isle of Easdale with its pretty cottages. The slate islands of Scotland were said to have 'roofed the world' in the 19th century.
We cross the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' to the Isle of Seil, 12 miles south of Oban, western Scotland, visiting Ellenabeich, a former slate-quarrying village. We then take the short ferry crossing to the traffic-free Isle of Easdale with its pretty cottages. The slate islands of Scotland were said to have 'roofed the world' in the 19th century.
Easdale Island.
Off the coast of Argyll, Scotland.
The camera pans across sea isle of Siel belonging to the Slate Islands. M/S of people sailing across on a b...
Easdale Island.
Off the coast of Argyll, Scotland.
The camera pans across sea isle of Siel belonging to the Slate Islands. M/S of people sailing across on a boat. Various shots of the houses and cabins on the island. M/S's of three of its oldest inhabitants Charles McPherson Neil Dewer and Neil Fletcher sat on a bench. M/S of elderly lady Maggie MacKay at the water pump. Interior shot as Dewer and his son Donald sit down to eat.
L/S of the island of Easdale, M/S old stable that is now a factory. Foreman Donald Dewer emerges. Various interior shots as the workers, young and old, make components. M/S of them stacked up. M/S of Donald Dewer and Donald Campbell sat outside working at their old job as slate dressers. Various shots as the bus drives to the church. Interior shots of Donald Dewer leading the choir. L/S of rowing boat on the water.
Amendment March 2011: The island 10 miles south of Oban is Siel (pronounced Seal)
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Easdale Island.
Off the coast of Argyll, Scotland.
The camera pans across sea isle of Siel belonging to the Slate Islands. M/S of people sailing across on a boat. Various shots of the houses and cabins on the island. M/S's of three of its oldest inhabitants Charles McPherson Neil Dewer and Neil Fletcher sat on a bench. M/S of elderly lady Maggie MacKay at the water pump. Interior shot as Dewer and his son Donald sit down to eat.
L/S of the island of Easdale, M/S old stable that is now a factory. Foreman Donald Dewer emerges. Various interior shots as the workers, young and old, make components. M/S of them stacked up. M/S of Donald Dewer and Donald Campbell sat outside working at their old job as slate dressers. Various shots as the bus drives to the church. Interior shots of Donald Dewer leading the choir. L/S of rowing boat on the water.
Amendment March 2011: The island 10 miles south of Oban is Siel (pronounced Seal)
FILM ID:1580.17
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Here is my video of the 2023 Easdale Rib Rendezvous held on the 29th and 30th of April 2023. This is the Saturday. Around 60 plus boats and several people. Incl...
Here is my video of the 2023 Easdale Rib Rendezvous held on the 29th and 30th of April 2023. This is the Saturday. Around 60 plus boats and several people. Including the great man himself Mr Gurnard
Here is my video of the 2023 Easdale Rib Rendezvous held on the 29th and 30th of April 2023. This is the Saturday. Around 60 plus boats and several people. Including the great man himself Mr Gurnard
The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
Seil is separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels which is spanned by the elegant 18th...
The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
Seil is separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels which is spanned by the elegant 18th century humpback Clachan Bridge, popularly known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.
The island's main village, Ellenabeich, comprises neat white terraces of workers cottages crouching below black cliffs on the westernmost tip of the island. Confusingly, the village is often referred to by the same name as the nearby island of Easdale, since they formed an interdependent community based exclusively around the slate quarrying industry. Ellenabeich has featured in a number of TV and films including Para Handy and Ring of Bright Water. The village's main attractions are the gardens of An Cala with its glorious azaleas and Japanese flowering cherries in early summer and the Scottish Slate Islands' Heritage Centre which is housed in one of the little white cottages.
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The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
Seil is separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels which is spanned by the elegant 18th century humpback Clachan Bridge, popularly known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.
The island's main village, Ellenabeich, comprises neat white terraces of workers cottages crouching below black cliffs on the westernmost tip of the island. Confusingly, the village is often referred to by the same name as the nearby island of Easdale, since they formed an interdependent community based exclusively around the slate quarrying industry. Ellenabeich has featured in a number of TV and films including Para Handy and Ring of Bright Water. The village's main attractions are the gardens of An Cala with its glorious azaleas and Japanese flowering cherries in early summer and the Scottish Slate Islands' Heritage Centre which is housed in one of the little white cottages.
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Drone : DJI Phantom 3 pro
Editing software: Imovie
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Music by Liam M
https://soundcloud.com/liammmusic
https://www.facebook.com/liammmusic.1
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Don't forget to press like and subscibe
Easdale is one of the Slate Isles, about 15 miles south of Oban on the west coast of Scotland. The island has a fascinating history, with slate quarried here and shipped all over the world before the great storm of 1851 when the Atlantic Ocean swept over the island, flooding the quarries and ending the industry of the island overnight. Today, the island has a population of around 60 people, making it the smallest permanently inhabited island in the Inner Hebrides. I had never been here before and as quickly as the ocean swept ashore on that fateful night, this has become one of my favourite places ANYwhere in Scotland. Straight home to search real estate websites!
Hi, I’m Steve. I am a travel reviewer and post my trip reports here on YouTube. I pay for my own travel and produce my own videos. If you have any questions about my journeys or travel advice in general, please drop me a comment - I do my best to respond to every single one. I’d also love to hear any recommendations you may have for future content, or why not challenge me to try something a little out of the ordinary! If you are looking to collaborate on any type of project, I’d love to hear from you - email me your ideas and hopefully we can work together in the future.
Donate here to future videos: (thank you!)
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stevemarshyoutube
Or why not become an official Steve Marsh Supporter at :
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#Scotland #Easdale #IslandsOfScotland
Unique island, and a unique way of getting across to the island. Beautiful scenery as well. And showing one of the shortest ferry crossings in Scotland.
Easdale Island is a documentary suited for all audiences. About a small slate island along the north west coast of Scotland.
A passion film, self-financed.
I visited Easdale Island initially to film a wildlife documentary about otters, 'Water Dogs', also on Youtube. At the time the island had two wild otters that visited it's waters, but when I returned 2 years later to film some of this documentary, I heard that the wild otters had been killed by cars. Hopefully they will have new wild otters that visit the waters for crab soon. Seeing the wild otters with my own eyes in Scotland was the highlight for me.
Filmed and edited by Aaron Cook
Voice of Steph bower
Sound by Jordan Crosse
Animation by Adam Cutts
Aerials by James Ranken and Paul Compton
A special mention to Mary Withall. Her book on Easdale Island helped with the narration.
This video, created by Patrick Rowan, depicts the small, inner Hebridean, car-free, island of Easdale showing its strong sense of community and stunning scenery.
http://www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
We cross the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' to the Isle of Seil, 12 miles south of Oban, western Scotland, visiting Ellenabeich, a former slate-quarrying village. We then take the short ferry crossing to the traffic-free Isle of Easdale with its pretty cottages. The slate islands of Scotland were said to have 'roofed the world' in the 19th century.
Easdale Island.
Off the coast of Argyll, Scotland.
The camera pans across sea isle of Siel belonging to the Slate Islands. M/S of people sailing across on a boat. Various shots of the houses and cabins on the island. M/S's of three of its oldest inhabitants Charles McPherson Neil Dewer and Neil Fletcher sat on a bench. M/S of elderly lady Maggie MacKay at the water pump. Interior shot as Dewer and his son Donald sit down to eat.
L/S of the island of Easdale, M/S old stable that is now a factory. Foreman Donald Dewer emerges. Various interior shots as the workers, young and old, make components. M/S of them stacked up. M/S of Donald Dewer and Donald Campbell sat outside working at their old job as slate dressers. Various shots as the bus drives to the church. Interior shots of Donald Dewer leading the choir. L/S of rowing boat on the water.
Amendment March 2011: The island 10 miles south of Oban is Siel (pronounced Seal)
FILM ID:1580.17
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Here is my video of the 2023 Easdale Rib Rendezvous held on the 29th and 30th of April 2023. This is the Saturday. Around 60 plus boats and several people. Including the great man himself Mr Gurnard
The Isle of Seil lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
Seil is separated from the mainland only by the thinnest of sea channels which is spanned by the elegant 18th century humpback Clachan Bridge, popularly known as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic'.
The island's main village, Ellenabeich, comprises neat white terraces of workers cottages crouching below black cliffs on the westernmost tip of the island. Confusingly, the village is often referred to by the same name as the nearby island of Easdale, since they formed an interdependent community based exclusively around the slate quarrying industry. Ellenabeich has featured in a number of TV and films including Para Handy and Ring of Bright Water. The village's main attractions are the gardens of An Cala with its glorious azaleas and Japanese flowering cherries in early summer and the Scottish Slate Islands' Heritage Centre which is housed in one of the little white cottages.
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Drone : DJI Phantom 3 pro
Editing software: Imovie
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Music by Liam M
https://soundcloud.com/liammmusic
https://www.facebook.com/liammmusic.1
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