The Inner Hebridean Island of Colonsay - MacPhie Bagging - Hiking & Wild Camping

[@scottmcphee2076]

Thanks for this video. I am a McPhee and a visit to Colonsay is on my list of destinations to visit in my world travels.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you. I've had a couple of McPhees mention the video... I've plans to return this autumn/winter.. I hope you manage to reach the island day soon. 👍😎

[@stevenfletcher1653]

Thanks again mate, always look forward to seeing your posts

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Cheers Steven. I really appreciate your support and comments. 😎👍

[@paulharvey9149]

I'm so glad you made it to that little piece of paradise known as Colonsay. I certainly would return with Mrs - there's so much to do there other than climb hills - and make sure you take her to meet Gavin at the Pantry, which has won many awards as Best Cafe in the World, and suchlike. Don't leave without trying out the local beers - and definitely don't miss Gavin's honey ice-cream, as they farm a special type of bee there, to produce it! Also, check out the woodland garden,with so many specimen trees and flowering shrubs from all over the world! I see that you even met the goats on day 1 - you are honoured indeed - as they are believed to descend for those who swam ashore from a shipwreck of the Spanish Armada!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you Paul. It is very lovely. I would like to return with Mrs B to explore a little more slowly... I will of course look up your recommendations too.. thank you very much 😊

[@DavidMartin-gx8yl]

Great wee hike Jim, well done all climbing all the MacPhie’s although I’m glad you didn’t do Granny MacPhie 😂😂

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you 👍😂😂😂😂🤔

[@peripheralsapien8491]

I'm a macfie and one day I'll make it to colonsay to explore, thanks for the video mate

[@BoredManOutdoors]

My pleasure - You must visit - it's a beautiful island. 🤜😎🤛

[@Evanmonster1]

Nice video, man! I'll be on Colonsay for a night in a couple of weeks. It will be my first time visiting the island. My mom's clan is MacPhee, so that's part of why I'm going. I'll be staying at the Backpacker's Lodge in the middle of the island. Hoping the tide is low to walk to Oronsay, too. Can't wait!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Hope the weather is perfect for you. 🤜🤛

[@andrewmcphee8965]

I'm a wee McPhee - a lot shorter than THOSE MacPhie's! haha! But seriously, loved your video, thanks very much. A trip to Colonsay is on my bucket list. Best wishes from Australia.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

😁 Thank you. You're the 2nd McPhee of the week to declare yourself... 😎😎😎😊

[@dkmm5037]

Great video!!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you very much DKM M. 👍😎

[@justandy1035]

Great adventure there Jim . And you cracked it with the blue skies . Great views, A very good and interesting wee film there mate. Just a pity there weren’t any trees the shelter you from the wind. Seeing The Golden Eagle must have been a massive plus. Shame about the deflation of your sleep system mind you. Well done

[@BoredManOutdoors]

I'd only just woke up and clambered out of the tent when the eagle soared in to view. Due to my elevation, it was almost at eyeline. Amazing sight. Even the pad didn't spoil the trip, just a bit grumpy on the first night. Cheers Andy. 😎

[@jlhxo3242]

Some great views. What a beautiful place!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

It is a lovely island - Thank you ☺️

[@lintym]

Splendid video Mimmy, such blue skies and sea, and yes, I could hear you. Going to see what happened with big Agnes tomorrow.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

I really enjoyed visiting the island and managed to catch it on good days.. really isolated - good for the soul. 😎

[@DAoutdoors]

Corking video, what an absolutely stunning island, and what glorious weather you had. I would love to have a knock round Colonsay golf course. Thank you for sharing. 👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thanks Dave. They use an honesty box with a suggested greenfee. What I could see of it would have been a fun way to pass a little time. Lovely spot to have a course. ⛳🏌️😎👍

[@jamesss1953]

Found your vid and it is an enjoyable watch ~ despite wind irritation. That’s life‼️ Be good

[@BoredManOutdoors]

That's what all the people say... Lovely island Frank. Thanks for watching pal. 😇😎

[@jamesss1953]

@@BoredManOutdoors it’s good to watch /listen

[@WalkWithWallace]

This has been on my radar since picking up the Island Bagging book by Paul and Helen Webster, looks fab Jim. What a day you got for it. 👌🏼

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you Robinski.. I can't recommend it highly enough.. I'm going back to Arran soon to do a bit on there then... Back to Skye.. hopefully all this year.. if I can get a pass. Hope you're well mate. 😎

[@WalkWithWallace]

@@BoredManOutdoors Robinski, my granddad used to call me that. 😁

[@BoredManOutdoors]

@@WalkWithWallace praise indeed.😎😇

[@DaveGoodman1959]

What a great adventure Jim, I enjoyed sharing the whole trip with you. You're sure a great character to take on something unusual. I have been lucky to have visited most of the main Hebridian islands and the last time was Islay and Jura so nice to see them in the distance. Thanks for sharing. ATB 🍺👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Hi Dave. You really are very generous with your comments - Thank you. It was and is a beautiful island. I will return. I do have Islay and Jura to visit very soon which will be a bike camp. Stay tuned. Thank you again. 😇

[@DaveyPalmer1]

That was class Jim. We've just booked 3 nights on Colonsay in September and your video has certainly whet our whistles! Have a like and a subscribe 👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Cheers Davey - welcome aboard.. it's a lovely island. I've still to return to visit a couple of beaches and finish Oransay... 😎 Hope you have a great time. 👍

[@sco3592]

Perfect

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Absolutely - Perfect 🤜🤛

[@scottdrennan5246]

Cracking adventure Jim. Some really nice views over there. Gutter about the mattress though! Good resilience for not letting it put you off. Bet it made that pint taste all the better 😂 ATB

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thanks Scott. I was more concerned about being cold than uncomfortable but wasn't too bad, 2nd night was chilly. If I'd been disciplined, I wouldn't have had that beer (or the few after it) and bagged the southern MacPhies that evening when the tide was out. But I'm not and I didn't and the pint was spot on.😅😉😎👍

[@ScotlandFarAndNear]

This video just put Colonsay on the list of places to visit next year. It looks amazing!!👍👍

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Brilliant. If you get the weather, you'll have a lovely relaxing stay. I hope you make it. 😎👍

[@Kev_Russ]

Cracking watch Jim, what a trip, what a magic wee island 😎 Take that over Nevis anyday. Never heard of the MacPhies. Defo fancy that as a future trip. Unlucky aboot the mat. Bet that pint tasted good anaw.🍺🤤

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thank you Sir Kev. It's a lovely place for peace n quiet. A cheeky weekend away. Just what the doctor ordered. I hope you're keeping well. You been out in that Lanshan lately? Still trying to master mine. Need to work on it a bit.. 😎👍

[@Kev_Russ]

@@BoredManOutdoors I have mate. Put up a new video a few days ago. Had the Lanshan 1 out with my new 4 season inner. Did very well, not much condensation too.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

@@Kev_Russ I'll have a look must have missed that one kev.

[@paulharvey9149]

They don't do things by half on Colonsay - like the annual golf tournament. Open to all - only rule is you have to drink whisky after every shot you take... The winner is anybody still able to stand by the time they reach the 18th hole! And if that's too much for you, they also brew their own 🍺.

[@BoredManOutdoors]

OMG 😱.. even nine holes would be a very very bad head 😞 😁😁

[@titothetroddler]

That felt like I was waiting for Rocky IV to come out, 😂 Colonsay looked far better than big hills for, real shame about the bed, but looked like you still had a fabulous time, these small islands are all the same from a walking perspective, Islay is the same, no paths even when the map says there is a path. Just love the Hebrides at look like you got the weather, All the Best TtT ❣️

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Twas a lovely way to spend a few days and whilst a challenge under foot, a very enjoyable trip and one I hope to return to very soon. Thank you TtT.. 😎👍

[@weegiewheeler]

love ur videos ! cowal way - im heading to colonsay with bike on thursday for 2 nights. i need some idea where to camp

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Hi Weagie (,love your name). Up north on the beach, down near the golf course, down near the beach over to Oransay, near the airfield - loads of spots - only a little bit jealous. 🚴

[@weegiewheeler]

@@BoredManOutdoors wooohooo ta

[@weegiewheeler]

@@BoredManOutdoors cheers boss

[@TheLouieTheSuit]

A delightful video to watch while i decorated and blew up balloons for my dear wifes 40th birthday tomorrow. Cheers Jim!

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Happy birthday Mrs LouieTheSuit... 🥰

[@whenigotothemountains1203]

Very good. Big Agnes is flat….she’s not big anymore. Haven’t been to colonsay: looks cracking. Atb gordon

[@BoredManOutdoors]

Thanks Gordon. If you're looking for peaceful beauty and nothing more, Colonsay has it in spades.. Lovely little island and worth a visit. Cheers -Jim. 😎👍