Isle Of Colonsay

Flower Delivery to Isle of Colonsay with Clare Florist

Just a little over two hours away from Oban by ferry, Colonsay is an island offering outstanding scenery with equally astonishing flora and fauna. Not only that, the island offers many activities as well as some archaeological sites of importance. Here you get to see many Colonsay flowers and do fun activities such as birdwatching and lobster fishing.

With such jaw-dropping scenery, the island makes a great getaway for you and your partner. You can make it more romantic by buying some flowers in Colonsay then presenting it to your date as you look at some of the most outstanding views in the country.

HISTORY

In 1995, a large midden pit at Staosnaig on the east coast of the island was found to have thousands of burnt hazelnut shells. The discovery provided insight into the communal prehistoric activity on the island.

There are a number of ruined hill forts on the island, including Dun Cholla and Dun Meadhonach.

The lairds of the island during the 18th century were the Macneils, including Archibald Macneil. The family built the Colonsay House in 1722 but the house has been in the property of the Barons Strathcona – the island's later owners – since 1904.

Today, the island receives a fair amount of tourists and as such has seen a number of accommodation options pop up.

ATTRACTIONS

Colonsay House – an 18th-century structure famous for the numerous Colonsay flowers you get to see, as well as some hybrid rhododendrons, unusual trees and shrubs sourced form different parts of the world. There is truly no better place to see flowers in Colonsay than at the gardens of this centuries old property.

Kiloran Bay – located 2 miles north east of the Colonsay House. This is the finest sandy beach on the island.

Balnahard – here, you can find an unspoilt sandy beach backed by dunes two miles north east along a rough track. As you make your way to the beach, you might spot some wild goats, choughs and maybe even a golden eagle.

ACTIVITIES

Boat Trips – There are tours offered where you can circumnavigate the island. Through this tour, you get to see just how wonderful the scenery is and you might even get a chance to see bird-cliffs and different marine wildlife.

If you have your own boat, you're free to bring them and they can be docked at The Strand and at Port Mor. However, keep in mind that the waters you're navigating are that of The Atlantic. So, please exercise caution.

Golf – Practice your golf swing at the Colonsay Golf Course, an 18-hole course featuring indigenous machair and shortish grass growing in sandy soil. These conditions are typical of the finest Scottish links golf courses.

Tours and Walks – Those who love the outdoors will enjoy the many walks available in Colonsay and Oransay.

With stunning sights to see and lots of things to do, Colonsay surely makes quite the holiday destination. Accommodation shouldn't be a worry as there are a few accommodation options available. The island even has its own bookshop specialising in topics of local interest. So, if you want to make it a romantic trip, you can send flowers to Colonsay to make your date feel extra special.

In case you need to send flowers to Colonsay, you can do so through us. We have a wide range of blooms that would suit just any occasion – anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentines Day and so much more. Not only that, when you order flowers for delivery to Colonsay from us, we guarantee a next-day delivery to your recipient!

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