News From Colonsay

Grand Raffle Winners announced...

The Colonsay Tourism & Marketing Group are delighted to announce the winning tickets from the draw for the 2024 Grand Colonsay Raffle which took place at The Pantry on Wednesday. Details are in order of prize value:

03332 –...

More foodie pleasure...

First proposed four years ago, the Colonsay Smokery finally opens its doors this summer, producing traditionally cured and smoked salmon from a recently restored steading at Scalasaig. Opening hours are 10.30am to 12.30pm Tues to Sat, though they'll be delighted...

Visitor Guidelines & ongoing precautions against COVID-19

“Welcome to Colonsay. We hope you have a restful holiday here after the stresses of the last year. Our welcome, though warm, will need to be socially distanced as we all comply with Scotland’s COVID-19 rules and guidelines. Colonsay’s small...

Colonsay Spring Festival wins major award

The Tourism Group are delighted to announce that Colonsay's Festival of Spring has just been announced as the winner of the 2020 Rural Award for Best Tourism Initiative. The award, supported by Scottish Field magazine and the Scottish Countryside Alliance...

A message to all our visitors around the world

Firstly, and most importantly, we hope you are all keeping well and staying safe. May you all continue to do so.

Here on Colonsay, we are slowly welcoming holiday visitors back to the island. Self catering accommodation is open across...

A message to all our visitors from around the world

Firstly, and most importantly, we hope you are all keeping well and staying safe. May you all continue to do so.

Here on Colonsay, as we move into our third week of isolation, we’re pleased to let you know that...

2020 Spring Festival Programme goes live!

The organisers are delighted to announce that the programme for our celebratory 10th year Spring Festival (27th April to 17th May) is now available to download from the Festival website. Loads of new activities to fill your days - as...

Colonsay Festival of Spring finalist in Tourism Award

Colonsay's Festival of Spring - that three-week extravaganza of nature, art, foraging, craft and heritage - has won a place as finalist in the Scottish Rural Awards for Best Rural Tourism Initiative. Judging takes place in early 2020, with the...

Colonsay Book Festival 2020 Lineup announced

Colonsay Book Festival are delighted to announce their line-up of authors for next year's event: Catherine Brown, John D Burns, Karen Campbell, Martin Edwards, Andrew O’Hagan and Robin Robertson. Further programme details will be released in late January, but tickets...

Grand Raffle winners announced

The results we've all been waiting for.... the winning tickets of the 2019 Grand Colonsay Raffle. Here are the 10 winning ticket numbers and the surname on the ticket stub. We are in the process of contacting the 10 lucky...

Colonsay in the news...

Colonsay has made it to Big 7 Travel's Best 50 islands in the world list ...

For the full story, click here.

Colonsay Food & Drink Festival programme launched

As an Autumnal chill begins to make itself felt, it's the perfect time for the Colonsay Food & Drink Festival to bring a little warming cheer into your life. There's something for everyone this October, from cooks to drinkers, foodies...

A Festival with a spring in its step

With the weather heating up again, lambs gambolling in the fields (and, this being Colonsay, on the verges, roads and many gardens as well...) the Spring Festival has well and truly sprung. A feast of workshops, talks and walks for...

Colonsay Hotel now open for the season

The hotel and restaurant is now open for the season. 

Lunch and dinner available every day.  Bar open from 12 midday.

Come and meet the new Managers, Zoe and Andrew Butler and Head Chef, Tony Orr.  

Colonsay in the news...

Colonsay has made it to Vogue Australia's list of top 10 European islands...

For the full story, click here.

Colonsay at the Heart & Soul of Argyll

Colonsay devotees will be delighted to see that our magical island features in the latest 'Heart & Soul' ad campaign produced by Glasgow & Argyll & the Isles. With a soundtrack from Skerryvore's latest album, the advert showcases the best...

Colonsay Spring Festival programme now live

The organisers are delighted to announce that the programme for this year's Spring Festival (29th April to 19th May) is now available to download from the Festival's funky new mobile-friendly website. Click here to have a look... Get looking and...

Colonsay Book Festival 2019 Line-up announced

Colonsay Book Festival announces their author line-up for 2019 for what promises to be a fascinating weekend of readings and discussions with a strong islands focus. Authors inlcude Ann Cleeves, Robin Crawford, Jen Hadfield, Clare Hunter, Sarah Maine and James...

Colonsay Food Fest website goes live!

It may be stormy weather outside, but the Colonsay Food & Drink Festival has something for everyone over the coming couple of weeks - from cooks to walkers, kids to crafters. Check out what's happening at the new festival website...

Colonsay Autumn Food and Drink Festival

Running from Wed 10th to 24th October 2018, the Festival is a feast and celebration of foraging, cooking and tastings of all the delicious food and drink that Colonsay (and the islands) produce. Lots of activities for children too! Food...

Festivals 2019

Not long to go till the Colonsay festival season starts! The season kicks off with the Book Festival on 27th & 28th April and is followed directly by the three week Spring Festival. Make sure you check out their individual...

Colonsay in the news...

The first spirit distilled on Colonsay has gone on sale. 

But the Distiller’s Cut gin will only be available to purchase on the island, which is home to just 135 inhabitants.

For the full story, click here.

Colonsay Book Festival

Colonsay's eighth Literary Festival will take place on 27th and 28th April 2019. Last year featured Bella Bathurst, Lin Anderson, Janice Galloway, John Glenday, A L Kennedy and Malachy Tallack. Look our for announcements on the 2019 line up and...

Colonsay in the news...

Ginspiration! Two of the best Scotland Island gins are from Colonsay.

To read more, click here.

Colonsay in the news...

Scottish Water battle to repair Christmas Eve burst on Colonsay.

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CalMac 2018 Summer timetable published.

The timetable for CalMac's summer sailings is now available on their website.  Colonsay will have a sailing everyday to and from Oban, with a link from Islay on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Go to the CalMac website

Colonsay in the news...

Giant tuna causes 'frenzy' at Colonsay salmon farm. 

To read the full BBC report, click here.

2018 Springfest Programme now available

Colonsay's well-established Festival of Spring runs from 30th April until 20th May (it follows immediately after the Book Festival). As usual, it is a rolling festival of wonderful events and whether you are here for a day or a fortnight...

Colonsay in the news...

Dion Alexander shares his experience of living the good life on a magical island  in The Potter's Tale.

To read the full review by Michael Gove, click here.

The fascinating geology of Colonsay

The islands of Colonsay and Oronsay, which are connected by a narrow strand that becomes dry at low water, are among the most fertile of the Hebrides. They lie at the entrance to the Firth of Lorn, with Mull to...

10 must-sees on Colonsay and Oronsay

With so many things to see and do on the islands it can be difficult to choose just a few. Here we suggest 10 must-sees on Colonsay and Oronsay.

1 Kiloran Bay(NR 396980)

The wide sandy beach of Kiloran is...

Colonsay’s guided walks & tours

Colonsay and Oronsay are fantastic islands for walking and road tours. If you would like to discover a new route, find out more about the island from an expert or join a themed guided walk, there are residents only to...

Colonsay in the news...

A guide to visiting Colonsay and Oransay with Fiona Russell.

To read the full article, click here.

Colonsay in the news...

Colonsay Brewers announce the launch of a super-premium small batch gin.

For the full story, click here