• Jean MacAllister 1930 – 2015

    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...

  • Peggy Clark 1940 – 2016

    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...

  • Photo/Video of the Month

    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...

  • Song of the Month

    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...

  • Calmac Summer Timetable 2016

    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...

  • IT Training

    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...

  • Hall Committee Update

    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...

  • The Colonsay Bar Opening Hours

    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...

  • The Great Colonsay Land Debate

    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...

  • RSPB Update

    Published On: Feb 17, 20160 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    Click here for the RSPB update.

  • Letters etc.

    Published On: Feb 17, 20160 min readCategories: Uncategorized

    No letters received.

  • In Conclusion

    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...

Recent Posts

  • Published On: Jul 20, 2018

    The Front Page – July 2018

    Though the not-quite-a-drought time eventually ended, summer did not part, as it might have done,...

  • Published On: Jun 6, 2018

    The Front Page – June 2018

    The warm dry spell that spread across the whole country in late spring and extended...

  • Published On: May 3, 2018

    The Front Page – May 2018

    Spring came late this year, but by May calving and lambing were well underway on...

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