22/03/2026
π’ BIG NEWS ON THE HORIZON, AND WE ARE ALL AS EXCITED AS LAIKA THE DOG (swipe for video π) See bottom of post for link to new Instagram account
π² This year, the superbly capable and altogether very lovely Elliot and Ellis will be running the bike hire. Apart from a wee break last year, Elliot has been maintaining the bikes for a few years π§ and they have both been living and working on the island. I am delighted that the bikes and the customers will be in very good hands!
π The paddleboards are going to be looked after by the magnificent Declan, who is a little more elusive, and therefore more difficult to get a photo of. Happily though, I found a video of him proudly showing off the working headlights of his new (very very old) Land-rover that he and his partner are bringing back to life! π
π΅ Where am I off to, you might wonder? Well, I'm off to play my fiddle, sing songs, tell stories, and encourage people to taste whisky at The Whisky Vaults in Oban π₯³ Why not come say hello? There are 10 lovely rooms available, whisky shows, and lots of live music in the bar! π»
Thanks so very much to all the Colonsay Bikes and Boards customers that have supported this local business over the years. I feel quite emotional to be saying goodbye, but it's just 'bye-for-now'! I was so lucky to have the opportunity to take the business over from the absolute legend that is Archie (still going strong!), and it's a great asset to the island, so it's no wonder that I'm so massively grateful to Elliot, Ellis and Declan for making it possible for me to go and do something a bit different this summer - total champs! π π π
Have a great season everyone, and I'll see you soon! ππ»