Gigha Accommodation

Gigha Tourist Information

Gigha lies just over 3 miles West of Kintyre and is just over 1.5 miles wide. The Gigha map shows Ardminish as the main town on the island which is the main landing area for ferries and visiting ships in Ardminish Bay. Gigha is perhaps most famous for the locally-produced Isle of Gigha cheese!

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In 2002 the islanders purchased Gigha from its private owners with the help of various grants and other funding and March 15th is now celebrated as the island's independence day. The island's economy has since improved, helped no end by the improvements in tourism to Gigha following concerted efforts to make the island a more inviting prospect with the addition of several Gigha tourist attractions.

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Ach-na-Brae Cottages - Isle of Mull

Luxury newly converted stone cottages. Lovely country scenery. Ideal for walking or relaxing on the Isle of Mull. Local food & grocery runs available.

£300 to £750 Per Week (Seasonal)

Gigha Attractions

Gigha Attractions include the annual Gigha Music Festival which encompasses traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music and has run every year since 2002. Other Gigha attractions include Achamore Gardens which proves appealing to visiting horticulturists and dates back to 1945 when the gardens were first planted by Sir James Horlick. Gigha's sandy beaches also offer a traditional British seaside experience and are consistently popular with families.

The 13th Century ruins of St Catan's Chapel help retain a sense of Gigha's heritage, while the modern age is represented by the island's impressive 9-hole Golf course. There are also several shipwrecks to be seen off the coast of Gigha which always invite curiosity!

Featured Scotland Accommodation

Ach-na-Brae Cottages - Isle of Mull

Luxury newly converted stone cottages. Lovely country scenery. Ideal for walking or relaxing on the Isle of Mull. Local food & grocery runs available.

£300 to £750 Per Week (Seasonal)