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Isle of Gigha

Description: The Isle of Gigha is the most southerly and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. Seven miles long by a ... more

Isle of Gigha ... mile and a half wide, Gigha is situated three miles west of the Kintyre peninsular, approximately three hours drive from the City of Glasgow.

Newest Review: ... rich to go into now, especially as I am by no means an expert. ~Community Buyout~ ************************* Since 15th of March 2002, the island has belonged to its inhabitants, who organised themselves into the Isle of Gigha Community Trust. They have been able to purchase it through various grants but one of the conditions of the Scottish Land Fund grant was that the people of Gigha had ... more

... to pay back £1 million, of which £200,000 had to come from their own fundraising efforts. Amazingly, the £1 million was paid back two years to the day after the community buyout. Meanwhile, a whole programme of regeneration was being put into place by ...more

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by Paul M Woolverton - written on 01/11/07
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Gigha is the most special island I know.
The people are so friendly and welcoming.
The hotel is excellent, with super views and a warm friendly welcome. The meals are brilliant, with a fish option landed that day on Gigha.
The island is simply beautiful and gives everyone a great sense of peace.
Why not visit it?

God's own Island (2122 words)
by - written on 13/02/06 (Very useful, 203 readings)
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feel quite nervous about writing this review as I really want to do the place justice. It has a very special place in my heart, but I am afraid that, as I describe it, you will think "what's the big deal". You see Gigha (pronounce gee-a), is an island of subtle charms, a connoisseur's choice, an acquired taste. No flashy shops here, no restaurant upon restaurant, and certainly no night-clubs. Instead… Well I don't want to jump the gun; you will have to read on. ~So how do I get there?~ **************************** Gigha is situated on the west coast of Scotland, three miles west of the Kintyre peninsula. It is about three hours away ... Read the complete review