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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Isle of Gigha Ranger Service
The Isle of Gigha Ranger Service set up by the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust in 2020 is responsible for promoting and protecting the island's natural, cultura...
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Craft Workshop 1
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505390
Isle of Gigha Pontoons
The Isle of Gigha has been welcoming yachts for many years, both as a safe anchorage when sailing the West Coast, transiting the Mull of Kintyre, or cruising...
Isle Of Gigha Moorings And Pontoons
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 427300
Heathery Heights
Heathery Heights offers bespoke guided walks and tailored outdoor experiences for individuals and small groups across Argyll & the Isles. With so much on...
Head Office, Heathery Heights
Upper Erskine
Manse Brae
PA31 8QZ
Tel: 07899 765240
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
The Tartan Road
Working all over Argyll & the Isles, we create luxury Scottish holidays tailored exclusively for each client. Specialising in self-drive and chauffeured...
Head Office, Lora Villa
Connel
Oban
PA37 1PD
Tel: +44 (0)1631 402 066
Wee Isle Dairy & Cafe
A family-owned and run business, making artisan ice cream, and bottling the delicious fresh whole milk from their cows. They are the only commercial dairy in...
Craft Unit 3
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505033
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
Isle of Gigha Golf Course
Gigha’s very own lovely little 9-hole golf course offers you the most wonderful panoramic views of the island and mainland.
The course has three par 3s and s...
Gigha Golf Club
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07917 733159
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
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.
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.
