Comments on: Colonsay – your small island getaway

By: John Quinn

John Quinn — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:31:35 +0000

It really feels like there’s more to do there than 100 inhabitants are capable of providing. Who’s left to run the shop or catch the fish? It does look like a great day trip, or longer. And now I see the source of the jigsaw. All the pieces are coming together.

By: Peggy Zipperer

Peggy Zipperer — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:30:57 +0000

What a charming island, it looks like a unique destination for a few hours or a few days downtime.

By: Ross

Ross — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:13:32 +0000

The beaches in Scotland are truly stunning aren’t they? This post is incredibly detailed Lannie and will be very helpful. That seafood platter though 👍😋

By: Kevin | Cocktails and Carry-Ons

Kevin | Cocktails and Carry-Ons — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:25:03 +0000

You had me at “Colonsay Pantry”. And what a lovely capture of wildlife – always a favorite subject to shoot! I must admit I’ve been quite jealous recently of your location. I’m missing Scotland and Ireland so much these days and look forward to returning. With your blog I could spend months exploring!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 22:13:03 +0000

This sounds like an amazing little island to visit, and would make a perfect weekend retreat! Thank you for sharing this hidden gem, your description makes me want to head up to Scotland, grab some bikes and have a gin tasting getaway!!

By: kmf

kmf — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:36:16 +0000

Colonsay is such a charming island! Would love to take a ferry over even if only for that seafood platter!

By: Elena at TravelByExample

Elena at TravelByExample — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:50:42 +0000

When I was thinking about a trip to Scotland I haven’t considered visiting any Scottish islands. But after reading your blog it’s now definitely on my list!
P.S. That seafood plater looks mouthwatering!

By: Stefan (Berkeley Square Barbarian)

Stefan (Berkeley Square Barbarian) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:37:00 +0000

Love your Scotland posts, Lannie. Your affection for everything Scottish shines through every line. It’s nice seeing someone who’s found their perfect place on our little blue planet.

You probably won’t believe me, but less than five hours ago I had a lengthy conversation with my SUP instructor about the Hebrides,. He just wouldn’t stop banging on about how they are the best archipelago on earth and how I must visit yesterday at the very latest, ideally much sooner.

Ellie & I envy you a bit for having made Scotland your new home. Is that Defender your car? I totally don’t like the latest version but adore these older ones. Caribbean beaches do look like Hebridean ones and the latter ones really don’t look their age.

The Colonsay Pantry seafood platter is clearly out of this world. I bet you had to take precautions the prawns didn’t jump from your plate right back into the sea.

I’m regularly surprised how many of those remote islands have ancient history. It seems crazy, they’re basically in the middle of nowhere with harsh climate and a hard life, quite fascinating.

By: Jen Nilsson

Jen Nilsson — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 22:14:58 +0000

That seafood platter at Colonsay Pantry looks delicious. What a fun island to explore. Thanks for the comprehensive guide!

By: Clazz - An Orcadian Abroad

Clazz - An Orcadian Abroad — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:46:47 +0000

Awesome post! I’ve not heard a lot about Colonsay before, I actually thought it was harder to visit! It looks really lovely, though. That beach is gorgeous. There are a few tidal islands around Scotland – one of my favourite places in Orkney (the Brough Of Birsay) is a tidal island! 🙂