Bag the MacPhies of Colonsay and Oronsay
A MacPhie is a climb in excess of 300ft in height, and is Colonsay and Oronsay's equivalent to a Munro.
Immerse yourself in Colonsay
Colonsay and Oronsay, measuring roughly 10 miles long and two miles wide, are part of a long Hebridean island chain off the west coast of Scotland in the Atlantic Ocean. The pair of islands is more specifically located in the Inner Hebrides, close to the Scottish mainland. To the north lies the island of Mull, while the eastern and southern horizons are bound by the islands of Jura and Islay.
Colonsay is famed for its tranquillity, unspoilt beauty and sandy beaches. A must-visit is Kiloren Bay showcasing some of the island's stunning views across the sea. It doesn't stop there, you’ll find stunning natural scenery, a huge diversity of flora and fauna, and some fascinating archaeological sites as you explore the island.
Colonsay is home to an eighteen-hole golf course with fantastic views over the North Atlantic, a fantastic heritage centre and is home to Wild Thyme Spirits, where you can take a guided tour around the local gin distillery. With around 125 inhabitants and its nearest neighbouring community almost 20 miles distant, Colonsay and the locals, guarantee a friendly welcome from the small residential community, who are happy to show visitors the local history, beauty spots and brilliant craftsmanship along the way.
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Getting Here
You can travel by both bus & Car to Islay and Jura. Bus information can be found on West Coast Motors and Ferry information can be found on CalMac Ferries. Here you will find a number of Ferry and bus options to travel to Islay & Jura.
There are a number of Scotrail trains to Oban, from Glasgow and the North of Scotland. From there you will need to take the ferry across to Colonsay from Oban. Ferry information can be found on CalMac Ferries.
You can even fly to Islay, from Glasgow or to Islay and Colonsay from Oban. More information can be found on LoganAir and HebrideanAir.