After slightly cloudy start the day clears up once again.
Andrew and Jan Mac give us a lift to Colonsay House, home of the laird, and although the house and gardens are not officially open at the time we manage to enter through the' back door',so to speak and do our own mini tour while the Macs visit friends on the island.
Leaving Colonsay G and I take a very enjoyable walk back to Scalasaig via Beinn nan Gudairean. 360 degrees views as we reach the top of the climb.
Meet up again with Doug and Jan in Scalasaig so stop at the hotel for a few more drinks, in spite of the barman who lacks charisma, to say the least. Doug correctly springs to his defence by pointing out that the guy behind the bar is probably just frustated by the tight rein coming from the owner, namely the laird's wife. Sadly, the hotel is on a downward spiral at present and is failing to cash in on its undoubted potential.
Gavin at the Pantry is at present is the beneficiary of their decline.
We return to Machrins to assist Gavin and his helpers to dismantle the marquee and then more lazing about in the garden.
Usual superb meal prepared by Jan Mac, Jan Forson with some help from Gail on the sweets for our farewell Colonsay dinner. This is held for the first time in the dining room around the large round table and the 8 of us are joined by Ian and Christine Harding and David and Sarah,owners of the Balnahard Farm.
A very convivial end to the day again around the open fire and just for once a reasonably early night.
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