Apparently Colonsay is looking for 'families with bags of enthusiasm for the outdoor life' to relocate to the island. I can see how this would help.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/u ... 613735.ece
It also suggests you need 'plenty of entrepreneurial spirit'. Not sure about that..
And where would you park your boat long term?
Colonising Colonsay
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would the swiss family robertson be welcomed on the island ? 
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I'm curious as to why everyone seems to have negative views on the subject, anyone think it's a good thing ? and if not, why ?
More info here http://www.colonsay.org.uk/New%20Crofts.html
More info here http://www.colonsay.org.uk/New%20Crofts.html
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Oh we think it's fine. But cc2006 went to colonsay, spent loads of loot in the pub, yet for some reason the landlord got shirty on our way out - to such a degree that one of the girls in our party was forced to bash him on the nose.T25 wrote:I'm curious as to why everyone seems to have negative views on the subject ?
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Er not sure what all that's about, but as for T25's point, the comment in the article about entrepreneurial spirit seemed a bit far-fetched. It's a small island with, I would have thought, limited entrepreneurial potential.
And I spent 5 weeks last summer (working) on a similar-sized island off the Irish coast. Although I like a spot of seclusion, I was quite happy to leave.
And I spent 5 weeks last summer (working) on a similar-sized island off the Irish coast. Although I like a spot of seclusion, I was quite happy to leave.
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we spent a couple of days there last summer. the place was jumping with holidaymakers. the shop had one of the best wine selections i`ve seen in many a mile. the weekly ferry from oban to kennacraig brings in hordes of day trippers on, i think a wednesday. there is a micro brewery, cycle hire, b&b, the hotel was fully booked.
an entrepeneurs paradise imho. even crime was on the increase - 2 thefts in 6 months.
an entrepeneurs paradise imho. even crime was on the increase - 2 thefts in 6 months.
Hmm .. I ran round it a couple of years ago .. very nice in the summer .. but the winter's a lot longerlittle boy blue wrote:we spent a couple of days there last summer. the place was jumping with holidaymakers. the shop had one of the best wine selections i`ve seen in many a mile. the weekly ferry from oban to kennacraig brings in hordes of day trippers on, i think a wednesday. there is a micro brewery, cycle hire, b&b, the hotel was fully booked.
an entrepeneurs paradise imho. even crime was on the increase - 2 thefts in 6 months.