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Colonsay for self-catering holidays, Port a' chapuill Colonsay for walking holidays, dawn across Jura Colonsay for nature lovers: Beinn Eibhne, 100m. Colonsay for that unique island experience: Dún Gallain, a viking fort Colonsay for summer ceilidhs: Paps of Jura from Scalasaig Colonsay for relaxing family holidays: Oronsay Priory by moonlight Colonsay for unspoilt beaches: Paps of Jura from Tráigh an Eacail Colonsay where eagles soar and corncrakes call: An Fhaoghail - crossing the Strand Colonsay for island weekend breaks, seen from Jura Colonsay, for Hebridean hospitality: Oronsay, seen from Jura Colonsay for Traditional Self Catering Cottages: The Paps, from Cnoc na Faire Colonsay for modern luxury island homes: CalMac ferry berthing at Scalasaig Colonsay for friendly Bed & Breakfasts: Sunset over Garbh Chladach Colonsay for whales, seals and dolphins: Eilean Treadhrach from Sir John's Hole Colonsay for award-winning hotel: wind-pruning at Beinn nam Fitheach Colonsay for golf on the machair: Homefield, built 1898 Colonsay for Oysters & Honey: Oransay Priory, 14th c. Augustinian Colonsay for microbrewery ales: Loch Fada from the Déabhaidh Colonsay for fantastic local produce: Jura from the mouth of the Strand Colonsay for Christmas & New Year Breaks: Paps of Jura from Tráigh a' Mhill Bháin
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Welcome to the Isle of Colonsay

The 2012 Festival of Spring is now in full swing. The full timetable and further information is available on the website www.colonsayevents.co.uk

We have all the Springfest favourites scheduled – RSPB guided walks, Historical & Archaeological walks, Foraging & Cooking sessions, Wildflower walks, Art & Craft Workshops and the Colonsay House Gardens & Colonsay Brewery Tours. New events include Photography Workshops, Knitting Classes, Stained Glass & Fused Glass Jewellery days, Bread baking and a Whole Island SPRINGFLING tea party on Sunday 6th May. All the details are on the website, as is more info on Laura Potts' Spring week of Iyengar Yoga , from Mon 7th to Sat 12th May. An ideal way to limber up for all those walking activities!

NEW - this page lists vacancies, including details of short-break and discounts for couples, corrected to 7th May

THE CURRENT (MAY EDITION) CORNCRAKE IS HERE Normal links to be created soon

The June edition of the Corncrake will be issued on June 8th... sorry for delay, arising from total involvement of everyone concerned in SpringFest!

Colonsay weather forecast courtesy of Windfinder

RSPB GUIDED WALKS

Month of April - starting Wednesday 4th, details here

THINKING OF A 2012 BOOKING?

Find your accommodation options by checking for SPECIAL OFFERS or for SHORT BREAKS or by working through the AVAILABILITY page

Come to Colonsay Rugby Festival 28 July 2012 http://www.colonsayrugbyfestival.com/home

Come to the Music Festival in September http://www.ceolcholasa.com/Ceol_Cholasa/Welcome_3.html

 

Or simply buy/build a house here

Beekeeping courses, led by Andrew Abrahams

Details of 2012 courses are now available

Read all about Colonsay Festival of Spring 2012

Visit the dedicated website at http://www.colonsayevents.co.uk/

See what else is on http://www.spanglefish.com/colonsayvillagehall/

See what the weather is like each week, also nature notes

Colonsay has a page on Facebook - if you subscribe, we can tell you when the next issue of "The Corncrake" is live, and keep you posted on local events. To participate, you only have to "like" this page!  

Family History - Natural History - Ideas - Comments - Queries - try this:

The Colonsay Forum

Navigation should be easy on this site using the drop-down lists above, but please take a moment to check the Announcements page for special offers, events and latest information

 

Getting married? To arrange a Civil Wedding in Colonsay, contact the Registrar 01951 200263
 

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The Colonsay Website site is an initiative of the Colonsay Development Group and local businesses and has received support from Highlands & Islands Enterprise and European Leader II funding.
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