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Isle of Gigha

Scotland's Adventure Coast

The 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.

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A destination of discovery

Enjoy a home away from home, superb local cuisine and easy adventure

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Top reasons to visit

Twin beaches

Golf course

Walking & cycle routes

Dark skies

Achamore gardens

Boats & activity centre

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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.

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Must Visit Places

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.

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KNAPDALE

Knapdale is a place sculpted by the great forces of nature and it’s here that beavers have been reintroduced into Scotland.

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TARBERT

Tarbert on Loch Fyne is an attractive village which for many visitors acts as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre

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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.

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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.

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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!