Isle of Giga - Achamore Gardens

Isle of Gigha, the most southerly and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. Seven miles long by a mile and a half wide, Gigha is situated three miles west of the Kintyre peninsular, approximately three hours drive from the City of Glasgow.  Gigha is breathtaking – sandy beaches, clear green seas, a host of wildlife… There are also world renowned Gardens to explore – viewed by the islanders as the “Jewel in the Crown”.

Achamore Gardens - 50 acres of beautiful woodland gardens including exotic plants and trees, walled garden and greenhouses - are open all year. Established in 1944 by Sir James Horlick, then owner of the island who was a keen gardener and plantsman, with a particular interest in rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. On his death he left some of his collection to the National Trust for Scotland so that rare species could be propagated and shared with other great gardens.

On the 15th March 2002 the Island was purchased in a Historic buy-out by the inhabitants of Gigha. It is now owned and managed by the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust who wish to thank you for your continued support which has given them the encouragement to develop and maintain these beautiful gardens into the 21st century.