The Isle of Eriskay is a small island, (3 miles by 2 miles) situated between the Isle of Barra and the Isle of South Uist which are part of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) of Scotland.

 

The Outer Hebrides have a population of approximately 23,000 and Eriskay has a population of 134 (2021)

 

Gaelic is still spoken naturally as a first language amongst the older generation. There was a reluctance amongst the following generations to speak Gaelic for several years, but we are pleased that our younger islanders have taken a more positive approach, mainly due to the Gaelic Medium education in schools.