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Island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland
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Colonsay is an island in the Inner Hebrides, about 8 miles long by 2½ miles wide, with Scalasaig as its main settlement and ferry pier. Colonsay is rocky yet fertile, with fine beaches, and had a population of 135 in 2011. It's linked by a tidal causeway to Oronsay, population 10.
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Serves light meals and snacks, licensed.
Produces its own beers. IPA, 80 Shilling and Pigs Paradise Blonde are their core products. They also distill "Wild Island" gin.
Wild Thyme Spirits
Founded in 2016, this makes gin. Tours available.
The island's only hotel, near the pier in a charming 18th-century inn, with an excellent restaurant.
16-bed hostel with private rooms and bothy bunks.
Well stocked grocer, will deliver orders (including to meet your arrival) if ordered online a few days in advance. Post Office and petrol and diesel pumps are here.
Colonsay Ferry Terminal is served by Calmac ferries from Oban, taking 2 hr 20 min.
Read in the guideWalk, cycle, or drive – the island is just about big enough to be worth bringing your own vehicle (not least for ease of luggage) and there’s no car hire or taxi service here.
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