Colonsay

Small island of the Inner Hebrides, in Argyll and Bute unitary authority, Scotland, 13 km/8 mi in length, situated 16 km/10 mi west of Jura; population (2001) 113. Oronsay, its companion island to the south, is separated only at high tide. The landscape is mainly rocky with some areas of natural woodland, and several sandy bays. Sheep and cattle farming remain the principal occupation. Tourism is limited, with only one hotel on the island and no camping or caravan facilities; the wide variety of bird-life, however, continues to attract a limited number of enthusiasts. Scalasaig, on the east coast, is the main harbour and village.