Isle of Gigha
Scotland's Adventure CoastThe Isle of Gigha is one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands, famed for its white sandy bays.
Sitting three miles west of Kintyre, community-owned Gigha, is an enchanting small island that has been transformed following a community buy-out in 2002.
The Isle of Gigha now has a variety of new visitor activities. Just seven miles long by a mile and a half wide, the island is easily explored by bike, by foot or by kayak and is perfect for a day trip or weekend break.
Gigha has a long history, and may have had an important role during the Kingdom of Dalriada and is the ancestral home of Clan MacNeill.
It fell under the control of the Norse and the Lords of the Isles before becoming incorporated into modern Scotland and saw a variety of conflicts during the medieval period.
Attractions on the island include Achamore Gardens, a nine-hole golf course, abundant wildlife, especially seabirds and numerous shipwrecks on the surrounding rocks and skerries.
A destination of discovery
Enjoy a home away from home, superb local cuisine and easy adventure
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Dark Skies Gigha
Gigha’s night sky on a clear night is exceptional with a Bortle rating of 2 (1 is the darkest skies and 9 corresponds with inner city skies). Thousands of st...
Dark Skies Gigha
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505390
The Nook Seafood Takeaway
The Nook takeaway is nestled in the old storage leanto at the front of Ardminish Stores. A transformation from a store to Gigha’s only dedicated takeaway too...
Ardminish Stores
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07557 277735
Provident Sailing
A holiday on Provident will introduce you to the fabulous west coast of Scotland, where you can explore the islands, coasts, harbours, and hills of Argyll an...
Head Office, Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1PX
Tel: 07549 935222
Gigha's Natural Skincare
Situated at the Craft Units, Gigha's Natural Skincare promotes an affordable Skincare Range made with active plant materials free from harmful parabens, mine...
Craft Unit 2
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07881 426616
Beach View Cottage
Beach View Cottage is a 'beachy' 'chic', bright open plan cottage close to a secluded beach. The secure garden is a sun trap but beware, a cow might pop over...
Beach View Cottage
Ardminish
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD
Tel: 0044 7776 023246
McKinlay Kidd Ltd
Award-winning specialist tour operator making holidays differently throughout Argyll and the Isles. At McKinlay Kidd, we like to get up close and personal wi...
Head Office, McKinlay Kidd
6/1 (front) The Hatrack
144 St Vincent St
Glasgow
G2 5LQ
Tel: 0141 260 9260
Artmap Argyll
Artmap Argyll is a network of Artists who work across Argyll, from Kintyre in the south, up to Ballachulish in the north and out to the Isle of Tiree. Our me...
No 1 Balliebeg
Castleton
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RU
Tel: 07708461081
Achamore Garden
In the early 20th century Achamore Gardens was mostly woodland, planted to provide cover for rabbits, pheasants, and other game animals for shooting. Gardene...
Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD
Tel: 01583 505390
Walking & Cycling
Leave the car on the mainland, slow down and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Gigha on foot or by e-bike. The Gateway to Gigha is an interlinking path network, with online and physical interpretation along 22km of path networks and provides access to key sites of historic interest and stunning viewpoints.
Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code whilst visiting Gigha. A paper guide is available on the island or can be downloaded here.
CAMPBELTOWN & KINTYRE
Once proclaimed ‘the whisky capital of the world,’ Campbeltown situated on the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre is one of Argyll's largest towns.
KNAPDALE
Knapdale is a place sculpted by the great forces of nature and it’s here that beavers have been reintroduced into Scotland.
TARBERT
Tarbert on Loch Fyne is an attractive village which for many visitors acts as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre
The Gigha Guidebook
Written by local Gigha resident and author Keith Wilson, this full-colour guidebook will lead you to over forty interesting places to explore on the island and also provide you with heritage information, tales, photographs, directions and detailed maps. So, why not leave the car behind and use this guidebook to start exploring and enjoying the beautiful little Hebridean gem that is the Isle of Gigha.
Available to purchase in Ardminish Stores or below.
Enjoy some of our blogs on the Isle of Gigha
How to enjoy Gigha by foot, paddle or pedal power!
The Island of Gigha is an enchanting small island and is easily explored by bike, by foot or from the sea by kayak. Visit Gigha on Scotland's Adventure Coast.
Don’t miss out on a trip to the island of Gigha when visiting Kintyre
If you love Kintyre then you’ll love Gigha. The island of Gigha offers fabulous walking and cycling, as well as great beaches and a good dose of history.
Gigha: where great food meets glorious scenery
Gigha is the most southerly and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands where great food meets glorious scenery. Here are a few tips for your visit!
Planning your journey
The main way to travel to and from the Isle of Gigha is by car or by bus via the A82 and then the A83 following the road towards Campbeltown.
You then need to take a short ferry trip with Calmac to Gigha from Tayinloan on the Kintyre pennisula.
Alternatively, you can cross over to Kintyre by ferry via Arran or Cowal – allowing you to explore much more of the west coast.
