Local Information
DOCTOR
We have a doctor and a district nurse on the island. The surgery hours are 9 to 10am and 5 to 6pm 4 days a week (Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri). However the doctor is on call 24 hours seven days a week for anything urgent. In the event of a medical emergency, an air ambulance will lift the patient to the appropriate hospital in Glasgow - the service is incredibly quick and efficient. Tel 01951 200328.
CALMAC
There is a daily ferry service to and from Colonsay from April to October and 4 times a week in the winter months.
Calmac bookings can be made on tel 01631 566688.
The Colonsay pier can be reached on tel 01951 200308.
AIR SERVICE
www.hebrideanair.co.uk
There is a flight on Thursdays, morning and afternoon to and from Oban. There is an dditional Saturday morning flight on Saturday from April to end July. Hebridean Air also have a weekend flight to and from Colonsay on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon during the winter. Tel 0845 8057465
CHURCH SERVICES
There is a Parish church at Scalasaig which extends a warm welcome to visitors to join in their service. The services are conducted by a visiting minister and are held most Sundays. See the shop notice board for times.
TIDE TIMETABLES
Times of low and high water are available at the Colonsay Estate office or shop noticeboards.
