First I’d like to apologise for the absence of an August issue and explain that the reason for this is a rather last minute change in Editorship. We bid farewell...
On Sunday 19th July the Community Garden Group once more held their “Big Tea”. All were invited to the garden which was kept very busy all afternoon as visitors and...
Hannah and Donald MacAllister are pleased to announce that Colonsay's newest resident arrived safely on the 7th of June - Dougal John MacAllister - three weeks early weighing 5 pounds...
This month things have really kicked into gear out on the barge. Cages arrived and were installed with help from the Coastal Hunter and Emma C boats. The four local...
Friday evening on Machrins, tent up, pitch immaculate, open-air toilets with the best view in Scotland and new high tech electric shower (car battery, IBC and pallet enclosure)- in fact...
On the 15th July there was a fundraising book sale in the village hall, raising money for the RNLI. Between the sales of books, teas & coffees, RNLI merchandise and...
A successful car boot sale was held in July in the hall car park. At least 15 local sellers were in attendance with a table of donated items, with proceeds...
On the 1st August there was a great celebration of many decades spanned; Mo Middleton, Rupert Middleton and Lady Strathcona celebrated birthdays of 30, 60 and 90 respectively. Around 130...
Dear editor Corncrake readers will likely be aware that the Byrne family own the Best Western hotel in Crianlarich and offer a year-round discounted islander rates (see below). We are...
Sports Day buzz got off to a great start with a ‘4th of July’ fundraising ceilidh, celebrating all things American. Gavin and the Pantry team served classic Stateside fare which...
The Colonsay Open took place on Saturday 15 August in excellent sunny conditions. After assembling in the Pantry for pre golf coffee, bacon rolls, allocation of handicaps and explanation of...
In October there will be an exciting opportunity to learn more about Gaelic, the Colonsay dialect of the language, Gaelic culture and song on Colonsay. Run by Colonsay Community Development...
There has been a number of concerts this summer held in the village hall in the run-up to the music festival featuring some familiar faces and some new. From a...
Argyll and Bute Council - Comhairle Earra Ghàidheal agus Bhòid - Willowview Community Care Team - OBAN PA34 4SB A VACANCY HAS ARISEN ON COLONSAY FOR A PERMANENT POST FOR A HOME...
It is with sadness that we note the passing of Dr. John Currie, who lived on Colonsay and worked as GP for many years. CURRIE Dr. John S (Stranraer / Colonsay / Strachur) Suddenly...
Caledonian MacBrayne is first UK ferry operator to gain Living Wage accreditation First ferry operator in the UK to be Living Wage accredited First major transport operator in Scotland to...
Patricia (Paddy) Nicolson Leahy 12th September 1934 – 27th July 2015 Paddy was born in Danes Drive, Glasgow on the 12th September 1934, the third of four children to Herbert...
RSPB wildlife notes July The warmer days of July saw the emergence of several butterfly species across both Colonsay and Oronsay. Flashes of blue can now be seen in the...
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