Colonsay

Colonsay, one of the most remote communities in the British Isles, lies to the north-west of Islay and is home to just over 100 inhabitants. The island has a primary school, currently with ten children and three pre-school starters, one hotel, a shop and post office, a tea shop and a number of other seasonal enterprises. There is a resident doctor, two churches, one Church of Scotland and one Baptist, but no resident minister.

It is served by ferry five times a week (in winter three times) from the mainland port of Oban and there is an additional summer service from Kennacraig via Islay. There is also a golf course, fishing and the beaches which attract surfers who come for the Atlantic rollers blown in by the westerly winds. Colonsay is served by ferry five times a week from Oban and there is an additional summer service from Kennacraig via Islay. Industry on the island includes farming, fishing and tourism with many accommodation providers and tourist attractions including Colonsay House, Colonsay Golf Course, back-packing holidays, tours and walks.

The island also has a brewery and its produce includes oysters and honey.