Colonsay

/ ˈkɒlənseɪ, -zeɪ /

noun

an island in W Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides. Area: about 41 sq km (16 sq miles)

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Richard Irvine, 65, founded and runs the Colonsay Smokery but is looking to hand over the business to a family which is looking to stay on the island long-term.

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At the moment Mr Irvine splits his time between Colonsay and his home in Midlothian, after falling in love with the island in the 1980s.

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Now Colonsay Smokery supplies smoked salmon to the shop, local restaurants as well as locations off the island.

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Colonsay lies to the west of Jura and Islay and to the south of Mull and has a population of approximately 120 people.

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He hopes the new owner of Colonsay Smokery will be able to expand the business and expand its online presence.

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