• Published On: May 5, 20160.1 min readCategories: Politics

    The only wasted vote is the one not cast. Happy voting! ELECTION STATEMENTS MAY 2016.

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20163.5 min readCategories: Community Development, Community News, Events, Politics

    COMMUNITY TO GAIN NEW LAND POWERS. More than 40 island residents gathered in the Village Hall on Tuesday, 23rd March, to hear all about new powers granted to them by...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161.5 min readCategories: Community News, Events

    On the 10th and 12th March two fundraisers were held, organised by Rosalind Jewell, to raise money for Positive Action in Housing & Syria Relief. The former was a cake...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161.3 min readCategories: Events

    “A father and his two sons are lost at sea. Keep busy, eh? Hope we’ll get a body, mebbe. The widden spoon. A knock on the door wi a wooden...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.2 min readCategories: Events

    On the 26th March Colonsay Gun Club held the first shoot of  the year at Machrins with a good turnout despite changeable weather. Les Robinson, Ned Wyndham and Paul Summers...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.5 min readCategories: Church

    On Wednesday 16th March the community was warmly welcomed to a preview of the Arts & Crafts Exhibition at the Parish Church, Scalasaig with refreshments provided by Gavin & James...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.3 min readCategories: Events

    The dates for this year's festival are Mon 25th April to Sun 15th May 2016 This will be the sixth year that the Spring Fest has been staged ...which means...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20163.2 min readCategories: Events

    WILD ISLAND. A year in the Hebrides" by Jane Smith. Have you ever listened to Corncrakes calling on a star-lit night? Have you crossed the Strand to Oronsay, wading through...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161.8 min readCategories: Events

    Not long now until the fifth Colonsay Book Festival which will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April. Opening with our first ever Fringe event, rapper and performance...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161.2 min readCategories: First Person, Just for Fun, Nature

    I think most peoples perception of the undoubted beauty of Colonsay is limited to daylight , but, as a semi-nocturnal person by way of profession, I have always enjoyed being...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161.7 min readCategories: Obituaries

    A beautiful church service was held in Colonsay Parish Church on Thursday, 4th February, to give thanks for the life of a very special Colonsay lady, Mrs Peggy Clark. It...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20162.5 min readCategories: Politics

    With regards to the upcoming Scottish Parliament election the Corncrake will  attempt to feature statements from different candidates. This month we have a short piece from current Argyll & Bute...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.4 min readCategories: Song of the Month, Uncategorized

    This month’s song suggestion came from Seumas McNeill (I know the word nepotism is coming to mind at this point but no one else submitted pictures or songs this month!...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20161 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    Island residents will recall the catastrophic house-fire which occurred in December 2013 in the house occupied by Trevor and Yasmin Crowe.  One of the issues raised after the calamity was...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.3 min readCategories: Transport

    Seumas McNeill, Port Supervisor for Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries, has announced the hours during which the Pier Office will be open: DAY OF THE WEEK OPENING HOURS Monday/Diluain 09.00-14.00 and 16.30-19.30...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.5 min readCategories: Photo of the Month

    This month’s photo comes from Morag Grant. Morag’s Instagram account - @momag93 - has been growing a bit of a fan base over the last couple of years as she...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.9 min readCategories: Letters, Uncategorized

    Unicycle! - A full non-stop circuit of Colonsay by unicycle... has this been done before?! (OK, we own up, there was an ice cream stop at the shop). Uphill sections...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.4 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    The Corncrake is published to keep all our friends in touch with life on the island and invites contributions. Brief genealogical and related queries are also welcome from Colbhasachs overseas, as are...

  • Published On: Apr 1, 20160.3 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    No, we can't beam one of our handsome reporters into your living room just yet. However, due to our dogged determination to keep up with technological advancement, we've come up...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.8 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    Dear readers, Bliadhna Mhath Ùr, Happy New Year and best wishes to you all. In an unfortunate case of ‘too many balls in the air” you have been bereft of...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 201612.7 min readCategories: Events, Music

    After a night spent preparing and wrapping rolls for 74 packed lunches it was a relief to finally finish work and get ready for the excitement to come. The ferry...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.6 min readCategories: Events

    Another year, another beautiful October and another Connect with Colonsay; a multifarious, month-long extravaganza of arts, agriculture, history, food, felting…everything. With fantastic weather for the most part the festival’s array...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.2 min readCategories: Births, Community News

    We were all very excited to hear that on the 7th November 2015 Keir and Grace Johnston welcomed their baby boy, Arlo William Keir into the world. He was born...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.7 min readCategories: Events

    Remember, remember…on the 5th November we had a lovely fireworks display and bonfire to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Donald and the fire brigade deftly handled the explosives and through the...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20161.1 min readCategories: Community Development

    In the months since the new Colonsay Community Development Company Board were elected, the main focus has been on ‘getting the house in order’. The Board has worked not only...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.3 min readCategories: School

    Sheena Nisbet has been back in the principal’s chair for the last few months as acting Head Teacher of Kilchattan Primary while Gill has been on leave. Gill has now...

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    Published On: Feb 18, 20161.7 min readCategories: Odds and Ends

    Holly Nisbet recently jetted off for the ski slopes of Val d’Isère in France. Here’s a wee recap from Holly of her first few months. After leaving Colonsay a week...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.4 min readCategories: Just for Fun

    A couple of Colonsay's residents recently took up the Sober October Challenge in which an individual is sponsored to stay off the booze for the whole of October to raise...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20163 min readCategories: Events

    In October we had the annual Root & Grain Show in the Village Hall. A good turn out with plenty of entries. Here’s a recap of the winners - well...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.2 min readCategories: Community News, Odds and Ends

    Jamie Leppard was the lucky recipient of £30 prize money after correctly guessing the number of sweets on the cake in a fundraising competition for MacMillan Cancer Support. Don’t spend...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20164.6 min readCategories: Community Development

    At an early December meeting on the island, community reps took the first steps on the road to building affordable social housing at Port Mor. If the project comes to...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20161.5 min readCategories: Sport

    Club Captain Donald MacAllister chaired the Club’s 16th January AGM in the island’s fire station and reflected on a season that had included a successful Open competition and ceilidh and...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20161.2 min readCategories: Community News, Sport

    Colonsay commuter Dannie Onn has been selected to play for the Scotland over 60s team at the 2016 Grand Masters Hockey World Cup in Australia. The world cup is being held in...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20160.5 min readCategories: Community News

    Sadly the last few months have seen a bit more going than coming - we were very sad to hear of Donald & Hannah MacAllister’s decision to leave the island...

  • Published On: Feb 18, 20161.7 min readCategories: Community Development, Events, Gaelic, History, Music

    With the grant awarded to Colonsay Community Development Company (CCDC) by Bòrd na Gaidhlig a weekend event was held celebrating Gaelic culture, music and language, specifically that of Colonsay &...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.8 min readCategories: Obituaries

    It was with heartfelt regret that we said goodbye to Jean MacAllister last year. Jean was born in Hamilton on the 5th of December 1930 where she attended St John’s...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.2 min readCategories: Obituaries

    We were all deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peggy Clark. She passed away peacefully on the 28th of January. A full piece on Peggy’s life will be...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.4 min readCategories: Just for Fun, Photo of the Month

    Now the weather is perking up and although the sheep may still be drenched and a bit sad-looking we at Corncrake HQ know there are still beautiful photographic moments to...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.5 min readCategories: Just for Fun, Music, Song of the Month

    Each month we will feature a song suggested by our readers. Please send your recommendations (or links to SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Youtube etc) to caitlinmusic@hotmail.co.uk or comment below This months selection...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.2 min readCategories: Transport

    This year’s Summer ferry timetable will operate as follows: Travellers should note that an amended timetable will run on Thursday 14th and Monday 18th July - information will be published...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.6 min readCategories: Community Development, Community News, School

    COLONSAY AND ORANSAY HERITAGE TRUST are organising another weekend of IT training: Saturday March 12th and Sunday, in Kilchattan School. The format will be the same as last time, with...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20161.7 min readCategories: Community News

    Colonsay Village Hall The Hall committee held its A.G.M on 9th January. The committee is unchanged apart from the resignation of Esme Marshal. Esme has been a great supporter of...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.2 min readCategories: Community News

    The Colonsay bar is open at the weekends this month. Saturday: 12-7pm Sunday: 2-7pm You might see this man; he might even buy you a drink! (disclaimer: Mr Williams buying you a drink...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20161.5 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    THE GREAT COLONSAY LAND DEBATE Officials from the Mainland will soon travel to Colonsay, to make a presentation to a Public Meeting in the Hall, the topic being the issue...

  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    Click here for the RSPB update.

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  • Published On: Feb 17, 20160.4 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    The Corncrake is published to keep all our friends in touch with life on the island and invites contributions. Brief genealogical and related queries are also welcome from Colbhasachs overseas, as are...

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