Links

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Gigha Related Links

Post Office Guest House - Russell and Caroline run the island's only shop, the Post Office and B + B.

Tighnavinish - The island's newest Bed and breakfast.

The Boathouse Cafe Bar - Joe and Lindsay serve up great food - local seafood a speciality - in a friendly atmosphere.  Enjoy a drink with your meal and watch the tide roll in at the shoreline - beautiful.

Smashing Glass - Henri Macaulay is pleased to welcome one and all to the new Gigha Gallery Stained Glass and jewellery designs.  Local artists to be displayed on a regular basis.

Achamore House - Bed and Breakfast in the 'Big House' - Don Dennis and his team provide luxury accommodation in Gigha's Achamore House

Healing Flowers - The International Flower Essence Repertoire (IFER) is based in Achamore House on the Island of Gigha. It is a mail order business selling 21 different lines of Flower, Gem and Environmental Essences.

Ardminish Press - The island publisher, run by Freddy Gillies, acclaimed local author.

Gigha Computing - Information systems design and build, web services and IT support.  And a real website coming soon, honest ...

Gigha's New Dimension - Laura MacKenzie offers a range of alternative therapies.  Deep tissue massage, Flower Essence therapies, Aromatherapy and Reflexology all available.

Gigha Boats Activity Centre - Explore the beautiful Ardminish Bay from a rowing boat or sit-on Sea Kayak.

Gigha Sea Tours - View Gigha from the sea and visit nearby islands on a 12m Diesel Catamaran.

Walking on Gigha - Andrew Llanwarne has written on his walking experiences on Gigha.

National Trust for Scotland - A keen supporter Achamore Gardens and catalogue the Horlick Collection.

The DryStoneCompany - Kenny Reive, probably the best dry stane dyker in Argyll.  Kenny rebuilt the wall along the servants walk and made a tremendous job of it.

Kintyre Related Links

Calmac - For all information regarding ferries.

Visit Kintyre - A great new site offering a wealth of information on the Kintyre area - including Gigha!

ALIenergy - Argyll, Lomond & the Islands Energy Agency is dedicated to both increasing energy efficiency and the energy we derive from renewable sources. An invaluable source of help to Gigha when we were planning and constructing the Dancing Ladies

Campbeltown Cinema - What's on at the local Picture House.

kintyre.org - Information, accommodation and entertainment in kintyre.

The Carradale Goat.  An excellent site dedicated to all matters Carradle - well worth a look.

Cruise Kintyre - A must visit website for all those thinking of sailing around these parts.

Tayinloan Taxis - A local mainland taxi company roviding excellent service for both long and short journeys.  Specialises in Kintyre Way baggage handling.

Tourism Information

Gardens-Guide.com - A directory of over 400 gardens in the UK and Ireland - including the world famous Achamore Gardens!

Rural Gateway - A superb site for any information regarding rural Scottish affairs.

Argyll Info - Information, accommodation and entertainment in Argyll.

Tarbert Info - Information, accommodation and entertainment in tarbert.

Info Scotland - Simply the most uptodate and comprehensive on all matters Scotland, well worth a visit.

Scotsell for Scottish Holidays The leading tour operator for individual self drive holidays throughout Scotland . Specialist for the Scottish Islands including the Isle of Gigha, self catering Scottish Country Cottages and hotels across Scotland . Brochure available.

Largs - Scotland's premier Riviera resort FREE Register for local business, hotel, guest house, club or association.

Brightwater Holidays - A Garden Tour Operator based in Scotland that are frequent visitors to Gigha.  We have had a long relationship with Brightwater and have always found them helpful.

Lagnakeil Lodges - Short breaks and self catering holidays, Oban Scotland.  High quality accomodation based further north on the West Coast.

Gardens Links

www.rhs.org.uk - The Royal Horticultural Society

www.nts.org.uk - The National Trust for Scotland

www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk - Glorious Gardens of Argyll & Bute

www.gardenvisit.com - Information on garden tours and short breaks, hotels with gardens, gardens to visit, garden history, garden design and garden products.

www.geograph.org.uk - You can view some stunning photos of Gigha here

www.greatbritishgardens.co.uk - Guide to many Gardens in the UK

www.ardkinglass.com - Ardkinglas Estate and Woodland Garden

Useful Information

Dentists - Not the most pleasurable experience in my view, but wholly necessary.  Linda Garwood runs a very friendly practice within easy travelling distance of Gigha. www.tarbertdentalsurgery.co.uk

Doctors.  Essential if you live or are travelling to Gigha.  Although we have excellent 24hr community nursing cover ands a visit once a week form a GP, the nearest surgery is at Muasdale.  www.muasdalesurgery.net

Fyne Homes - Fyne Homes are currently building 18 homes for rent on Gigha, four of which are available for part ownership.

Argyll and Bute Council - Gigha is under the auspices of the local council in many matters - from roads to council houses.

Thinking of relocating - Try the new jobs website at www.hijobs.co.uk and find that dream move.  Make sure you can commute from Gigha ...

Island Related Information

Scottish Island Network - A really useful resource for all matters island related!

RING - An excellent site for all those matters IT related and rurally Scottish.  These folk have been instrumental in ensuring that communities such as Gigha have not lost out on the Broadband revolution.

Scottish Community Land Network - OK, not an island link, but a site designed to support, inspire and to promote community-led land initiatives.