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Colonsay - Scalasaig - The Colonsay Hotel
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3894
The Colonsay Hotel is the only hotel on the island of Colonsay, but this is not... (more)
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Colonsay - Gates to Colonsay House
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3996
These gates (which actually no longer have gates across the central section) are... (more)
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Colonsay - Mail van starts to gingerly cross The Strand
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3790
The unfavourable tides at the time of the month meant that the postman had to... (more)
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Colonsay - Entrance to airfield
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3593
The small, decidedly low-tech airfield that serves the island of Colonsay is on... (more)
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Colonsay - Scalasaig - Colonsay Parish Church
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3894
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Colonsay - Eastern end of middle Loch Fada
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3895
Taken from the roughly-circular B8086/8087 that loops around central Colonsay... (more)
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Colonsay - "Fingal's Limpet Hammers" or "Carrach An"
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3694
Two standing stones in a field south of the B8086 near Lower Kilchattan on... (more)
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Colonsay - Scalasaig - The Colonsay Pantry
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3994
Situated in the corner of a car park to the south of Scalasaig's pier, The... (more)
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Colonsay - Riasg Buidhe (Ruins)
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR4095
We had set off to look at the abandoned village of Riasg Buidhe but my wife gave... (more)
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Colonsay - Lower Kilchattan - Ruined chapel or church
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3695
The remains of a former chapel to St Cathan which may at one time have been the... (more)
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Colonsay - Lower Kilchattan - Chapel remains
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3695
The remains of a former chapel to St Cathan which may at one time have been the... (more)
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Colonsay - Creek leading to the Strand
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3791
The tidal expanse of sand that separates the island of Oronsay from its larger... (more)
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Approaching Colonsay
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3994
Heading in to dock at Scalasaig's pier on Colonsay.
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Leaving Colonsay
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3994
Looking back over the top of the ramp of MV Hebridean Isles to the pier and... (more)
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Colonsay - Tràigh Bàn
by Rob Farrow
for square NR4098
The beautiful beach at Tràigh Bàn towards the north of the Isle of Colonsay.... (more)
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Colonsay - Track from the airfield
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3593
This rough track which weaves its way through Colonsay's golf course leads... (more)
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Colonsay - Bonaveh - Gables of ruin
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3995
The very rough and boggy track that leads to the abandoned village of Riasg... (more)
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Colonsay - White-Tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) overhead
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3994
This majestic bird soared directly over us between Glassard and Scalasaig on the... (more)
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Colonsay - Haws in abundance
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3996
This spiky hawthorn bush beside the B8086 on Colonsay has produced plenty of... (more)
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Colonsay - Turf pool north of The Strand
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3791
Immediately to the north of the expanse of sand known as The Strand which... (more)
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Colonsay - Sheep on the shore at Tràigh an Tobair Fhuair
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3593
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Colonsay - Ruined cottage at Bonaveh - from southwest
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3995
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Colonsay - Ruinous homestead at Bonaveh
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3995
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Colonsay - Former military buildings - Beinn nan Caorach
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3594
The hill which rises to a height of c.100' (30m) on the right of the image... (more)
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Colonsay - Scalasaig - Beacon
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3994
I think that this beacon north of Scalasaig pier may be quite a new addition as... (more)
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Colonsay - Tràigh Bàn - Rocks and river
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3997
To the south of the river that flows into Tràigh Bàn there are rocks (as seen... (more)
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Colonsay - Scalasaig - Sheep amidst the pools
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR3994
Several streams drain across marshy land immediately to the north of... (more)
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Colonsay - Lower Kilchattan - Aumbry in northeast corner
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3695
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Colonsay - Lower Kilchattan - Aumbry in southeast corner
by Rob Farrow
for square NR3695
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View to Oronsay and Colonsay from Ardnave Point
by Rob Farrow
geograph for square NR2974
Ardnave Point points directly at the twin islands of Oronsay and Colonsay.... (more)
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Colonsay Book Festival
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR3994
Part of the 3-week Festival of Spring on the island; Scalasaig church and the... (more)
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The Ferry Terminal at Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay
by Rude Health
geograph for square NR3994
The ferry terminal at Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay looking inland.
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Animal health notice at Oban Ferry Terminal
by M J Richardson
for square NM8529
For the protection of the wild black bees of Colonsay, and to prevent them... (more)
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Salt marsh on Colonsay
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR3790
At the northern end of The Strand separating Colonsay from Oronsay.
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Petrol Station at Colonsay
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR3994
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Beinn nan Gudairean
by Rude Health
geograph for square NR3894
Third Colonsay top on lovely sunny day with trig as summit.
Name: Beinn nan... (more)
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Looking to Jura from Colonsay
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR4094
From the small community of Glas Aird north of Scalasaig.
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Lighthouse at Rubha Dubh
by M J Richardson
for square NR3993
Seen from the ferry for Islay leaving Scalasaig. The monument to the 6th Lord of... (more)
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The Colonsay Hotel
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR3894
Looking north from near the church - 500m from the island hub, the cross roads... (more)
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Beinn Bhreac
by Rude Health
geograph for square NR3797
Walked from island top along the beach to bag this hill which has cairn at... (more)
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Carnan Eoin Trig
by Rude Health
geograph for square NR4098
Calmac Wednesday crowds supplemented by island top bagging Marhoffers obsessing... (more)
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Aoineadh an t-Sruth, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3696
'Steep cliff of the Stream' - a very apt name! These impressive cliffs... (more)
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Tràigh an Tobair Fhuair, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3593
The beach near the 'airport' and golf course on Colonsay.
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Leum a' Bhriair, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3696
The west coast of Colonsay is truly spectacular with inlets and high cliffs,... (more)
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Balnahard Farmhouse, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR4199
The most northerly property on Colonsay.
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Port nam Fliuchan, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3897
One of many raised beaches on Colonsay.
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Port Lobh, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3592
One of Colonsay's many beautiful, sandy beaches.
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Kayaker beneath steep cliffs of Beinn Riabhach, Colonsay
by Becky Williamson
geograph for square NR3696
'Riabhach' translates from Gaelic as 'greyish'. These steep... (more)
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Lighthouse on Rubha Dubh
by M J Richardson
for square NR3993
At the mouth of Port na Feamainn, the Colonsay ferry arrival point.
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Carn Airigh Shomhairle
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR3892
Moorland on southern Colonsay, looking west from the B8085 to Oronsay.
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