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.
This small friendly hostel was refurbished in 2006. Now privately owned, it is also affiliated to the SYHA. Member of VisitScotland (Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars). 4 star…
Achmelvich Beach is a small and remote rustic hostel in wonderful surroundings, just a short walk to a legendary white sandy beach (listed in the Good Beach Guide).
Rua Reidh Lighthouse is a unique and exciting place to 'get away from it all'. Leave the artifical trappings, worries and pace of everyday life behind and experience the raw…