The island of Colonsay lies in the Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland. Fifteen miles to the north lies the island of Mull; the eastern and southern horizons are bounded by the islands of Jura and Islay; and to the south west, just visible from a high point on a clear day, is the coast of Donegal in Ireland. To the west lies the Atlantic, with only the Du Hirteach lighthouse standing between Colonsay and Canada. Together with its semidetatched neighbour Oransay, it forms an island group roughly ten miles long and two miles wide.
Overlooked by the spectacular Cuillin Mountains, Glenbrittle Youth Hostel is a great place to spend a few days.
Simple hostel in stunning setting. This charming island offers wonderful views of the mainland and the Isle of Skye.
Wester Caputh is an old farmhouse and steading on the outskirts of the village of Caputh which lies on the River Tay, four miles east of Dunkeld (with butcher, deli, grocer, salmon…