Isle of Gigha
Gigha 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.- Island
- Also known as“Ghia”“Gigha Island”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Gigha Parish Church and Gigha Hotel.
Kilchattan Chapel
Ruins
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Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ardminish and Tayinloan.
Isle of Gigha
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Latitude
55.6851° or 55° 41′ 6″ north
Longitude
-5.75319° or 5° 45′ 12″ west
Open location code
9C7PM6PW+2P
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Cnoc Coille Bharr and Meall a‘ Ghlamaidh.
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