ALL COLONSAY INFORMATION

DEDICATED TO THE PROVISION AND EXCHANGE OF HISTORICAL AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INNER HEBRIDEAN ISLAND OF COLONSAY WITH AN EMPHASIS UPON THE GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF ITS INHABITANTS

 

 

NEW THINGS FOR 2023:

The Corncrake, Phoenix Edition : a plan to re-issue originals, starting from January 2000

The Colonsay Bugle No. 1, July 2023 : an entirely new publication, starting from July 2023

MacPhee Bagging in four easy sections, described in detail! : issued by popular request


COLONSAY CAN CLAIM TO BE THE ONLY LITTER-FREE ISLAND - HELP US KEEP OUR COASTLINE CLEAN

Come to Colonsay, enjoy our four-star holiday cottages
www.colonsay.eu or www.colonsay.online

Colonsay Tourism Marketing Group has a full list of accommodation - see VisitColonsay


Report on Balnahard Archaeological Survey 2012

COLONSAY BAPTISMS 1881 - 1911

MINUTES OF COLONSAY SESSION COURT (Revd. Carmichael 1891 - 1915)

COLONSAY FAMILY HISTORY - all the basic resources together with the opportunity to contact other researchers

COLONSAY NATURAL HISTORY - starting with geology, flora and fauna but with plenty of scope to grow

COLONSAY HUMAN HISTORY - Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Early Christian, Viking, Mediaeval, Scottish Renaissance, The Clearances, Modern Times

WW1 - Note by Alan Davis on Colonsay persons who served and survived in the Great War.

 


ON YOUR WAY TO AND FROM COLONSAY (if staying ask about "Islanders Rate"):

THE CRIANLARICH HOTEL - 3 Star accommodation with an excellent reputation (see TripAdvisor).

This is a particularly useful breakfast-place for visitors travelling from London by sleeper, also ideal accommodation for motorists being barely an hour from Oban or Glasgow yet in the very heart of the Highlands. Make sure to mention Colonsay because it is owned by the Byrne family, resident in Colonsay since 1978, and you will be sure of an even warmer welcome.

GLEN BRUAR B & B, CRIANLARICH

Under the same ownership and management as Best Western Crianlarich Hotel (above), this is a very attractive house in the Arts & Crafts style offering accommodation for couples and families in a less formal setting.

THE INVERARAY INN - 3 Star accommodation in one of Scotland's most historic inns, in the 18th century model town, home to the Dukes of Argyll

Some people prefer to take the road to Oban via the Rest and be Thankful (a famous pass), partly because of its beauty and partly to avoid heavy traffic and a winding road at Loch Lomond. This route brings you past Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, and gives a chance to visit Inveraray Castle (in season), also Inveraray Jail and the outstanding Woollen Shop at Inveraray. The Bell Tower, the magnificent Court House and the 18th century church are all of interest, and are only enhanced by the warm welcome and hospitality that await you at the Inn. Make sure to mention Colonsay, because this hotel is also owned by the Byrne family and offers discounts to persons travelling to or from the Isles.

THE HILCROFT HOTEL

A very comfortable hotel at Whitburn (near Bathgate), which is convenient to Edinburgh Airport and to both Glasgow and Edinburgh cities. If you find parking in Edinburgh to be a problem, you could consider staying at The Hilcroft Hotel and commuting by fast, frequent trains into the heart if the city. Waverley Station is convenient to Princes Street for shopping, and to the Scottish Record Office if you are carrying out research.

 

 

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