Archive for September, 2017

On the Front Page this month:

• height of the summer season,
• a briefing of island news, and
• sporting events come to the fore

Height of the Summer Season

August sees the height of the summer season with a series of events for the community and visitors alike.   As well as the continuing round of ceilidhs, August is the time for the annual Community Garden Party, as well the island’s Sports Day and the Colonsay Open Golf Championship. The ceilidhs in August included ones for the ...

On the Front Page this month:

• ceilidh season begins,
• a briefing of island news, and
• the return of the Colonsay Rugby Festival

Ceilidh season begins

July sees the start of the ceilidh season as the Scottish school holidays begin and the season on the island moves towards its peak. As well providing great entertainment for visitors and locals, these ceilidhs form an important fund raising opportunity for the voluntary organisations and clubs on the island. Although traditionally on Saturday nights ceilidhs are now increasingly run ...