Links

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Gigha Related Links

Post Office Guest House - Rudi and Ali run the island's only shop and Post Office .

Tighnavinish - The island's newest Bed and breakfast.

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.

9 Ardminish - A lovely 3 bedroomed holiday let situated centrally in Ardminish village.

Gigha Computing - Information systems design and build, web services, hosting and IT support. 

Gigha Halibut - Sustainably farmed Halibut produced on Gigha.  Sample in the Gigha hotel and the Boathouse

Gordon J McLeod - Over 30 years experience of Quantity Surveying/Project Management within Argyll and the Islands. Tel 01546 602986 Email: gjmcleod@btopenworld.com

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

Bruce Harris Electrical - Locally based electrical contractor with a great Gigha pedigree!  Tel 01880 820530

Gigha Sea Tours - View Gigha from the sea and visit nearby islands on a 8m diesel rib.

Sloan Builders Ltd - Part of the DPC Consortium, building homes on the Isle of Gigha. Sloan Builders, will ensure your new home is built to a high standard at a competitive price. Renovations also undertaken. Contact Paul Sloan on 01880 730228 or email paul@sloanbuilders.co.uk www.sloanbuilders.co.uk

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

CP Architects - considerable experience in residential new build houses, extensions and refurbishment projects on Gigha to achieve energy efficient, robust and sustainable design that enhance the island’s built environment. Please contact Iain Campbell, t:01631 563177 e:mail@cparchitects.net w:www.cparchitects.net

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 Carradale - 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.

Tayvallich - A useful site for the nearby and beautiful village of Tayvallich

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.

Islay - Visit this informative site on one of our neighbouring islands - and the home to some fine drams.

Jura - And also this fine island site.  Incidentally, home to a fine, fine malt.