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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The Yurt Experience
This traditional handmade Yurt sleeps 4 people and is the only one on the island. The yurt is set in a private garden alongside chickens, herbs, and vegetabl...
Ardminish Stores
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583505251
Whisky and Waves
Whisky and Waves offers unforgettable sailing experiences along Scotland’s rugged west coast, blending adventure and whisky heritage. Based in Oban, our priv...
Oban
North Pier
PA34 5QD
Tel: 07919368415
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
Adam Murphy Artist
Adam Murphy is the creator of the hit comic book series CorpseTalk, a comic-book chat show that teaches kids all about the lives and times of amazing people...
Isle of Gigha
Gigha Holiday Lets
Gigha Holiday Lets are host to 5 self-catering holiday cottages on the island, ranging from cosy fisherman's crofts to luxury converted farm buildings. The F...
Gigha Holiday Lets
Isle of Gigha
Kintyre
Tel: 07538 435628
MillStone Cottage
Millstone Cottage has a spacious kitchen/dining room, living room, bathroom and three bedrooms (1 King room, 1 Double room and 1 Twin room). Perfect for any...
Millstone Cottage
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07776 385 579
Sunshine Bread
Wanting to spread some sunshine, warmth and happiness - bread seems like a good place to start. We use wholesome organic ingredients and operate entirely fro...
2 Grianan
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AE
Gigha Brewing & Bar
Gigha Brewing is not only a microbrewery but also operates a horse box bar at the Gigha Hotel beer garden. These local craft beers can be purchased from Ardm...
Gigha Hotel Beer Garden
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
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.
