Isle of Colonsay

Scotland's Island Coast

Colonsay and nearby Oronsay, are famed for tranquillity, unspoilt beauty and sandy beaches. They are the ideal destination for anyone seeking to get away from it all.

A must-visit is Kiloran Bay, one of the most stunning beaches in all of Argyll. 

It doesn't stop there, you’ll find a huge diversity of flora and fauna, so pack your binoculars as you’ll have over a hundred different birds to spot, including the rare chough and corncrake.

Colonsay has an eighteen-hole golf course, a fantastic heritage centre and is home to Wild Thyme Spirits, where you can take a guided tour around the local gin distillery.

With around 125 inhabitants, Colonsay and its local residents, guarantee a friendly welcome and are happy to share local history, beauty spots and brilliant craftsmanship on the island.

The neighbouring island of Oransay, accessible at low tide, has been inhabited since 7000 BC meaning there are many archaeological remains to explore and get a sense of life here in years gone by.

Gaelic in Scotland

The indigenous language of Argyll contains great richness of expression.  Here we have shared a phrase from local Gaelic poetry about the Isle of Colonsay.

Domhall MacNéill

Eilean àlainn snàmh san iar (A beautiful island floats in the west)

Àilleagan gu bràth nam chridhe (Jewel in my heart forever)

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Hebridean Air Services

Our 30-minute scenic flights take in castles and other points of interest around Oban and Lorn. Our sightseer tickets allow you to fly on the schedule withou...

Oban Airport
North Connel
PA37 1SW

Tel: 0845 805 7465

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Kathy Cameron Tour Guide & Driver

Let me take you on a bespoke and personal tour of my native Scotland, which I love so much.

 

We can discover Scotland’s rich history and visit distillerie...

15 Arkland, Inveraray, Argyll
PA32 8UD

Tel: +44 (0) 7775691641

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The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd

Step aboard a small ship cruise with The Majestic Line, a Scottish holiday with a difference. Sail the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Loch Ness, the Caledonian Ca...

18 Highland Avenue
Sandbank
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8PB

Tel: 01369707951

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Basking Shark Scotland

Operating across Argyll & the Isles, our wildlife-watching adventures run from April - October. Basking Shark Scotland is the only dedicated snorkel oper...

Cluaran
Crannaig-a-Mhinister
Oban
PA34 4LX

Tel: 07975 723140

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Colonsay Smokery

Born of a passion for food and a passion for place, at Colonsay Smokery we produce the finest traditionally smoked and cured salmon. From our home here in an...

Scalasaig Steading
Isle of Colonsay
PA61 7YW

Tel: 07493 939876

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Nearly all journeys to Colonsay start from Oban.

Colonsay is served by a Caledonian MacBrayne ferries from Oban and there are additional sailings from Kennacraig and Islay to and from Colonsay. 

There is also an excellent air service that operates from Oban Airport via Islay. 

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