ALL COLONSAY INFORMATION
DEDICATED TO THE PROVISION AND EXCHANGE OF HISTORICAL AND STATISTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE INNER HEBRIDEAN ISLAND OF COLONSAY WITH AN EMPHASIS UPON THE GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY OF ITS INHABITANTS
WHERE TO STAY - 3 & 4 Star cottages, rental from £265 per week inc. VAT and linen
SPECIAL NOTICE 1 : our 3 star mini lodge is close to the pier and the hotel from £30.00 - £42.50 per night (2 nts minimum) inc VAT and linen. Call 01951 200320
SPECIAL NOTICE 2: Did you know you can rent a 4 star cottage in winter from £535 per month? Details here.
FIND OUT ABOUT COLONSAY'S FESTIVAL OF SPRING 2012
Visit the dedicated website at http://www.colonsayevents.co.uk/
NEW RESOURCE: COLONSAY BAPTISMS 1881 - 1911
ALSO: MINUTES OF COLONSAY SESSION COURT (Revd. Carmichael 1891 - 1915)
COLONSAY FAMILY HISTORY - all the basic resources together with the opportunity to contact other researchers
COLONSAY NATURAL HISTORY - starting with geology, flora and fauna but with plenty of scope to grow
COLONSAY HUMAN HISTORY - Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Early Christian, Viking, Mediaeval, Scottish Renaissance, The Clearances, Modern Times
We have more than 30 years experience of family and social history research in Colonsay and Oronsay and as full participants in the "ANCESTRAL WELCOME" scheme are registered with VisitScotland
WE ALSO HOST OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION - ESPECIALLY:
VISITING COLONSAY - a few hints to ease your way
WHERE TO STAY IN COLONSAY - 3 star and 4 star properties of varying sizes in outstanding locations, officially graded by VisitScotland
SABBATICAL VISITS TO COLONSAY - some outstanding offers for a slightly longer stay (from as little as £535 per month!)
AVAILABILITY CHARTS - all dates in 2012 and 2013 and even 2014 plus a PRINTER-FRIENDLY TARIFF & FERRY TIMETABLE for 2012
GUIDING SERVICES IN COLONSAY - minibus tours with commentary, also guided walks which can be tailored to your special interest
COLONSAY BOOKSHOP - recognised as one of Scotland's Best Small Bookshops, with a very wide range of stock
HOUSE OF LOCHAR - Colonsay's very own publishing company, with an amazing list of authors and titles
COLONSAY MISCELLANY - Occasional news or facts, interesting things about Colonsay
COLONSAY EPHEMERA - Ongoing project to record little-known sites of interest
ON YOUR WAY TO AND FROM COLONSAY YOU MIGHT VISIT:
THE CRIANLARICH HOTEL - 3 Star accommodation with an AA Rosette for food.
This is a particularly useful breakfast-place for visitors travelling from London by sleeper, also ideal accommodation for motorists being barely an hour from Oban or Glasgow yet in the very heart of the Highlands. Make sure to mention Colonsay because it is owned by the Byrne family, resident in Colonsay since 1978, and you will be sure of an even warmer welcome.
HERE ARE LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL SITES - BUT PLEASE ADD THIS PAGE TO YOUR "FAVOURITES" BEFORE YOU GO!
The Community Site and The Corncrake magazine
Colonsay Brewery - Colonsay Estate - Colonsay Guide Services - Colonsay Lodges - Colonsay Pantry - Colonsay Shop
THIS ONE IS LESS LOCAL - BUT IT IS RUN BY LOCALS WHO LIVE IN HONG KONG
This site is provided by Kevin and Christa Byrne. It is intended to supplement the main Colonsay Community Website by concentrating upon aspects of the island's history, with a particular emphasis upon emigration and genealogy. The Community Website is at www.colonsay.org.uk and it includes full details of all the accommodation options together with current news and information.
SES by business degree online promotion team.
