Amenities on the Isle of Coll

Services.
Coll has a general store, a post office, a petrol station and a few gift shops, see shopping and artisans for talented artists.
Coll has no theme parks, amusement arcades or parking meters, no street or traffic lights, no traffic jams or road rage, no mobile phones to disturb your peace, no rushing about, no light pollution (you really MUST come here mid winter to see the stars - and the Aurora Borealis), no today's newspaper (only yesterday's if you're lucky), no police and most of all, no pressure....... What Coll has is special and one of the mysteries of this magical island is finding that out for yourself.

Medical.
The island has a resident doctor and nurse. The Medical Centre is just outside Arinagour village Location on the road to the west end of Coll. For opening times please see opening times. A dentist, optician and chiropodist visit the island on a regular basis.

Emergency Sevices.
The island has a volunteer fire serveice (more here) and a volunteer coastguard service. For any emergency service dial 999 as usual. The emergency services here do NOT have flashing lights on their vehicles so please don't delay anyone on a hurry - it might be an emergency.

Schools.
The island has a bustling primary school situated in the village of Arinagour, with close on 30 pupils. For secondary education, pupils go to Oban (boarding in a purpose built hostel) travelling back to Coll for long weekends.

Kiddies Play Park.
There is a kiddies play park in Arinagour, behind the Island Stores - Location. It is paid for by fundraising on the island and is open to all visiting children (any donations for further improvement/additions are always welcome !).