SHOPPING & SERVICES
SHOPPING
The general Store sells local produce including salad leaves, Colonsay honey, as well as free range eggs. Off licence sales are also available. A good selection of wines is supplied by leading London wine merchants, Bibendum. You can pre-order your supplies by phone (01951 200266) or via the website and have them waiting in your cottage for your arrival!
The Pantry
Sells freshly baked bread, cakes and biscuits. Also serves light lunches and suppers.
www.thecolonsaypantry.co.uk
The Bookshop
Located at Port Mhor, the bookshop specialises in Scottish publications but also has a supply of good holiday reading and children’s books with a distinctly Highland flavour. The Bookshop is open most days 2 until 5pm. Tel 01951 200232.
The Old Waiting Room Gallery
Located at the harbour, the gallery holds regular art exhibitions of both local and visiting artists throughout the year. Details of opening hours available from the Estate Office. Tel 01951 200211
EXHIBITIONS IN 2010
Jake Gavin: 22 photographic studies of Colonsay, taken in March 2010. Friday May 28 to Sunday June 6
www.jakegavin.com
Jason Hicklin: Etchings of Colonsay made from studies done on the island in February 2010. Sunday June 27 to Monday July 5
Catherine Binnie: sea and landscape paintings from studies done on the island in July 2009. Wed July 28 to Tuesday August 4
Brews Colonsay's very own beer. Supplied on tap in The Colonsay hotel or in bottles from the brewery itself.
Colonsay Oysters and Honey
Arguably the best oysters in the UK, Andrew's oysters are an essential part of the Colonsay experience. His award-winning honey is also superb. On the menu at The Colonsay hotel and for sale in the shop and pantry. Tel 01951 200365
SERVICES
Doctor
We have a doctor and a district nurse on the island. The surgery hours are listed at the back of the folder. The doctor is on call 24 hours seven days a week. In the event of a medical emergency, an air ambulance will lift the patient to the appropriate hospital in Glasgow - the service is incredibly quick and efficient. Tel 01951 200328
There is a flight on Tuesdays and Thursdays, morning and afternoon to and from Oban. There is also a flight from Colonsay to Islay on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to connect with the Flybe 0940 flight to Glasgow. Currently, Hebridean Air are trialling a weekend flight to Colonsay on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
Internet access
There is free wifi access available at The Colonsay hotel.
Church Services
There are two churches on the island, the Parish church at Scalasaig and the Baptist church next to the school. Both extend a warm welcome to visitors to join in their services. The services are conducted by a visiting minister and are held most Sundays.