Our pick of things to do
As well as taking advantage of all that nature has to offer in the way of wonderful and rare flora and fauna, historical forts and landmarks, lochs and hills, sandy beaches and great walks, you can also add a number of other activities to your list of things to do.
Considered to have one of the finest rhododendron collections in Scotland, these gardens are well worth a visit. The woodland gardens are open all year, with the private inner gardens open on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Workshop Café at the Gardens serves delicious home baked cakes and freshly made soup and sandwiches in a charming setting. Open for lunch and afternoon teas on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
A MacPhie is Colonsay's equivalent to a Munro, but not as high. Purists may wish to climb all the peaks on Colonsay and Oransay that exceed 300ft in one go on a connected walk, but they can also be tackled one at a time! There are 22 peaks in the Official List, and the distance is about 20 miles. Find out about MacPhie bagging and more information about Colonsay at www.visitcolonsay.co.uk
Visit the tidal island of Oronsay, situated off the south end of Colonsay. Walk across at low tide to see its fourteenth-century Priory, with church, cloister, exquisite medieval cross and fine grave-slabs. Timing of this expedition is crucial, so please check in the Post Office for daily safe crossing times.
