Isle Of ColonsayThings to do

Things to do in Isle Of Colonsay

  1. Kevin & Christa Byrne

    Kevin & Christa Byrne offer customised guided tours on foot (£25 per hour per tour for up to eight people), or by minibus (£50 per hour per tour for up to eight people). There’s also a regular ‘Hidden Colonsay’ walking tour (adult/child £10/5) every Saturday in summer; booking essential.

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  2. Woodland Garden

    The Woodland Garden at Colonsay House, 1.5 miles north of Scalasaig, is tucked in an unexpected fold of the landscape and is famous for its outstanding collection of hybrid rhododendrons and unusual trees. The formal walled garden around the mansion has a terrace cafe.

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  3. Colonsay Brewery

    At Scalasaig, the Colonsay Brewery offers you the chance to have a look at how it produces its hand-crafted ales – the Colonsay IPA is a grand pint.

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  4. Colonsay Bookshop

    The tiny Colonsay Bookshop at Kilchattan, on the west side of the island, has an excellent range of books on Hebridean history and culture.

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  5. Pantry

    This tearoom, close to the ferry pier, serves up light meals, snacks and ice creams. It also opens from October to March on the days that the ferry calls.

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  6. Minibus Tour

    A 90-minute minibus tour of the Isle of Colonsay. Departs from the Colonsay Hotel; bookings essential.

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  7. General Store

    The store is located at Scalasaig, the main village.

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