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Island in Scotland
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Gigha (Gaelic: Giogha) is an island 3 miles off Argyll on the west coast of Scotland. The name is probably from Norse Guðey, “god’s island” or “good island”. It’s about 6 miles north-south by 1½ miles wide, and in 2011 had a population of 163. The main attraction is Achamore Gardens.
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The mansion, built in 1884, is not open to the public. One owner in the 1940s was Colonel Horlick, who made his money from the bedtime drink and laid out the gardens, open year-round. The mild climate allows species from Australia, New Zealand and the Andes to thrive here. Dogs on leash welcome.
Restaurant specialising in local seafood.
Quiet site open year-round.
Hotel and restaurant are closed for renovation.
3-room B&B.
This is a Post Office and licensed grocer's with fuel and bike hire.
A small roro Calmac ferry plies from Tayinloan on the mainland to Gigha, taking 20 min. This sails hourly year-round; Apr-Oct it’s 9AM-6PM and Nov-Mar until around 4:30PM.
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