Weddings, Conferences and Events at the Gigha Hotel

Want an unforgettable Wedding on a small, idyllic island? Planning your Team Away-Day and fancy somewhere stress free and peaceful? Why not come and hold these events at the Gigha Hotel. Here's what you need to know….

Marriages

In addition to traditional religious marriages, the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust holds a three year licence to allow you to have a civil marriage in the Gigha Hotel, Achamore Gardens or on the beach at the Boathouse. Contact the Trust Office (01583 505 390) to confirm the place you wish to be married. There's a fee of £100 which will cover your licence to get married at the selected venue. Should you wish to get married elsewhere on the island you will need to apply to Argyll & Bute Council for a special licence at an additional cost. Details can be found on their website:

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/peoplematter/gettingmarried/3177224/?s=3177224&a=0

Our Island Registrar, Ann McSporran can perform the ceremony in your chosen location. The registrar fees range from £235 to £300 depending on day of the week. Ann is also the person to contact if you wish to book the Village Hall for a Ceilidh, Dance or Event. Check the Hall is free on the chosen date of your Marriage. Hire of the Hall is around £50 for a dance at night. Ann McSporran can be contacted on 01583 505 249 after 6pm

Wedding Breakfast and Accommodation

Whether you opt for a civil partnership or a religious ceremony in our unique island church, The Gigha Hotel can cater for all you reception and accommodation needs. Contact Valerie at the Gigha Hotel (01583 505 254). Valerie can help make the right package for your budget. This can include Champagne on arrival and wine with your meal, or you may bring your own if you prefer.

Disco/Ceilidh – The Hotel Dining Room is sometimes used for small dances. For larger events you can either erect a marquee near the Hotel or use the Village Hall instead. As mentioned above you need to check the Hall is available with Ann McSporran. Then speak to Valerie at the Gigha Hotel and she can arrange for a Bar to be in the Village Hall (free of charge). You need to book your own Dance Band, Ceilidh Band or Disco and don't forget to organise accommodation for them. It tends to be traditional on Gigha that dances are open to all islanders, so just put a poster in the Shop Window to invite everyone along. You can, of course, have a private function if you prefer, but it won't be as much fun!!

Meetings, Conferences and Events

Gigha is a relaxing and inspirational place to hold your Conferences or Team Meetings. Previous successful events have included; SNH area team building and training days, small islands network conference, renewable energy conference, community housing conference and artists training week. In their spare time your delegates can play golf, cycle the island, get a massage, tour Achamore Gardens or join the locals in the pub for a friendly chat.

Again, the person to contact is Valerie at the Gigha Hotel (01583 505 254). She can sort out a package to suit your budget. The Dining Room or the Lounge are used for meetings depending on numbers, and we will provide coffee breaks and lunch for you.

Far away from the stress of work, Gigha is an ideal place to recharge you batteries and relax with you colleagues.