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Scottish Island Adventures - Gigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy Beasley
Gigha
Scottish Island Adventures - Gigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy Beasley
Gigha
The Isle of Gigha lies off the west coast of Kintyre and has been community owned since 2002. It has a population of 163 and the main settlement, Ardminish, serves as a gateway to the island’s attractions. Gigha is less than a three-hour drive from Glasgow and a short CalMac ferry ride from Tayinloan on the Kintyre Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy sandy beaches and beautiful Hebridean views by foot via a well-established path network through the fertile lands of this small island.
Ardminish Stores
Ardminish Stores is a hotspot of local produce, arts, crafts, treats, and supplies.
Scottish Island Passports
Visitors to the islands can collect digital stamps for 72 different locations via the Scottish Island Passports app to log their island adventures. Each island has its own stamp designed by a local artist and promotes inclusivity, accessibility and local activities for visitors to engage with. For those who are unsure of where to visit, the Scottish Island Passports app can suggest islands and experiences based on your particular interests, such as nature, arts or music.
The Boathouse
Sitting on the shores of the Ardminish Bay at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre with views across the water, The Boathouse restaurant boasts some of the freshest seafood around and has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for the last five years.
Dark Skies Gigha
Dark Skies Gigha is a non-profit community group dedicated to promoting interest in the night sky. With only a few street lights and good air quality on the island, the Isle of Gigha has ‘dark sky’ status. Through regular events for all ages, Dark Skies Gigha provides educational experiences while raising awareness of light pollution’s impact. Whether islanders or visitors, everyone is encouraged to experience the night sky on Gigha!
Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland’s west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.
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Gigha
Scottish Island Adventures - Gigha - with hosts Coinneach Macleod, the Hebridean Baker and singer-songwriter Natalie Galloway and guest Katy Beasley
Gigha
The Isle of Gigha lies off the west coast of Kintyre and has been community owned since 2002. It has a population of 163 and the main settlement, Ardminish, serves as a gateway to the island’s attractions. Gigha is less than a three-hour drive from Glasgow and a short CalMac ferry ride from Tayinloan on the Kintyre Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy sandy beaches and beautiful Hebridean views by foot via a well-established path network through the fertile lands of this small island.
Ardminish Stores
Ardminish Stores is a hotspot of local produce, arts, crafts, treats, and supplies.
Scottish Island Passports
Visitors to the islands can collect digital stamps for 72 different locations via the Scottish Island Passports app to log their island adventures. Each island has its own stamp designed by a local artist and promotes inclusivity, accessibility and local activities for visitors to engage with. For those who are unsure of where to visit, the Scottish Island Passports app can suggest islands and experiences based on your particular interests, such as nature, arts or music.
The Boathouse
Sitting on the shores of the Ardminish Bay at the foot of the Mull of Kintyre with views across the water, The Boathouse restaurant boasts some of the freshest seafood around and has been recommended in the Michelin Guide for the last five years.
Dark Skies Gigha
Dark Skies Gigha is a non-profit community group dedicated to promoting interest in the night sky. With only a few street lights and good air quality on the island, the Isle of Gigha has ‘dark sky’ status. Through regular events for all ages, Dark Skies Gigha provides educational experiences while raising awareness of light pollution’s impact. Whether islanders or visitors, everyone is encouraged to experience the night sky on Gigha!
Thank you for listening to the Caledonian MacBrayne podcast. To find out more about Scotland’s west coast islands and all topics discussed on this episode, visit the CalMac website.
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