Colonsay is one of the Southern Hebridean islands and a wee gem too. You can reach this wee gem from Oban by Calmac ferry in a little over two hours, or you can fly in. The island has some amazing beaches and especially Kiloran Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the west of Scotland. With only 120 inhabitants the island is sparsely populated and most houses are found on … [Read more...] about Colonsay Hotel For Sale
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Visit to the Isle of Colonsay
I've visited Colonsay for the first time in early May this year with my family when I made a day trip from the Isle of Islay. We arrived around 11 am at Scalasaig with the Hebridean Isles ferry from Calmac. This ferry sails from Kennacraig to Oban via Port Askaig and Colonsay on Wednesday's only. For visitors of Islay a unique opportunity to visit a neighbouring islands and for … [Read more...] about Visit to the Isle of Colonsay
Walking on Colonsay and Oronsay
On a bright Wednesday morning a group of walkers from Islay set off on the ferry from Port Askaig for a day out in the isles of Colonsay and Oronsay. James How of RSPB Islay, previously warden at the RSPB reserve on Oronsay, was leading this day’s walk. WalkIslay organisers had checked that the tides would give time for crossing the ford between the islands, giving us some time … [Read more...] about Walking on Colonsay and Oronsay