Family Break in Kintyre & on the Isle of Gigha

Recommended by local Iain

Pack up the kids, the bikes, the dog and all you need for an adventurous 4-day break in Argyll.

The Kintyre peninsula and small island of Gigha are the ideal destination for 4 days of outdoor fun, roaming free, good food, beaches and water sports - plus so much more!

Be inspired by what to do and where to go with our lists below and create your perfect family break. This 4-day itinerary makes it easy to reconnect, recharge, and roam wild together.

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Visit the Isle of Gigha

Highlights to plan into your trip

Leave the mainland behind and sail across to Gigha — just a short CalMac ferry from Tayinloan. You will fall in love with this gem of an island.

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  • Explore Achamore Gardens – Wander through peaceful paths bursting with colour, where kids can play hide-and-seek among rhododendrons, bamboo, and towering trees.
  • Walk or ride easy family cycle routes – Bring or hire bikes and ride Gigha’s gentle trails, past sea views, standing stones, and curious highland cows.
  • Build castles on Twin Beaches & Ardminish Beach – Paddle, picnic, and build sandcastles on the island’s beaches  — perfect for a relaxing family day out.
  • Step back in time - Wander Gigha's standing stones and visit the ancient and derelict church, Kilchatten Chapel, to get a feel for Gigha of old.
  • Try a Kayak Adventure – Book a session with Gigha Boats and explore the clear waters as a family – you might even spot seals!
  • Fill hungry kids - Taste the island at its eateries with homemade ice cream at the Wee Isle Café or local produce at The Nook Takeaway
  • Stargazing by the Sea – End your day with hot chocolates and a blanket under the stars at the island’s Dark Sky Theatre.

🛏️ Overnight Tip: Stay in one of Gigha’s welcoming guesthouses, or book a family pod at Achamore Lodge for a cosy, nature-filled night. Looking for something different? try The Yurt Experience!

Visit Kintyre

Places not to be missed

Family Activities & Outdoor Adventures

Cultural & Historical

  • Skipness Castle.
  • Kildonan Dun.
  • Campbeltown Heritage Trail Walks (every 2 weeks).
  • Tarbert Castle.
  • Tarbert Life.
  • Carradale Heritage Centre.
  • Saddell Castle & Abbey.
  • St Columba's Footsteps.
  • Machrihanish Bird Observatory.
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Music & Festivals

Beaches & Bays

  • Saddell Beach with Anthony Gormley Sculpture.
  • Carradale Beach/Bay.
  • Westport Beach.

Food & Drink

Evening Fun

Christmas

  • Markets in Tarbert & Campbeltown (Nov/Dec).
  • Lights Switch On and Parades in Tarbert & Campbeltown (Nov/Dec).

Explore Kintyre and Gigha

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Isle of Gigha Camp & Motorhome Site

The Isle of Gigha Camp and Motorhome site is a small site close to the ferry slip that welcomes motorhomes, campervans and tents. The camping area has a wild...

Isle of Gigha Camp & Motorhome Site
Ardminish House
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA

Tel: 075488 32593

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Beach View Cottage

Beach View Cottage is a 'beachy, chic' cottage. This is a bright, open-plan cottage beside secluded beaches and also within walking distance from all local a...

Beach View Cottage
Ardminish
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD

Tel: 0044 7776 023246

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The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd

Step aboard a small ship cruise with The Majestic Line, a Scottish holiday with a difference. Sail the Inner and Outer Hebrides, Loch Ness, the Caledonian Ca...

18 Highland Avenue
Sandbank
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8PB

Tel: 01369707951

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Scottish Islands Holiday

Situated on the Scottish Isle of Gigha, 9 Ardminish is a pet-friendly semi-detached house with an enclosed garden, just one mile from the ferry terminal.

Per...

Isle of Gigha

Tel: 01546 603650

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Ready to plan your Kintyre & Gigha trip?

All you need to know

This list is just a suggestion of how you could spend your time in both Kintyre & Gigha. The region has a range of activities and experiences to suit everyone, across all seasons.

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