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Achamore House, Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
A Scottish baronial-style mansion built in 1884... (more)
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Gunnera and Primula at Achamore Gardens
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
The gardens are a highlight of the Island of Gigha - plenty of rambling paths... (more)
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Cabbage Tree and Giant Viper's Bugloss at Achamore
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
Two plants [Cordyline australis, from New Zealand and Echium pininana, from the... (more)
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Path in Achamore Gardens
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
With a fine Pine tree and an Agave/Aloe type plant.
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Giant Viper's Bugloss at Achamore
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
An impressive plant that grows up to 4m high, with spikes of blue flowers.... (more)
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Emergent flowers on the pond at Achamore Gardens
by M J Richardson
for square NR6447
I'm not sure what they are; possibly a water lily of some sort - I thought... (more)
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The pond at Achamore
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
Marginal primulas and irises, with emergent Potamogeton flowers, and lilies on... (more)
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Gigha Gallery
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6448
Craft workshop, art gallery, tea room, and offices of the Isle of Gigha Heritage... (more)
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Looking north from Na Crogachan
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6654
The northern tip of the Isle of Gigha, with Na Dubh-sgeireagan 1km away in the... (more)
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South Pier, Isle of Gigha
by Rose and Trev Clough
geograph for square NR6446
Local fishing boats unload their catches here... (more)
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Standing Stone, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6552
The Stone of Tarbert - Carragh an Tairbeirt. It is 7½ feet high and 34 inches... (more)
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Electricity cabin on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6449
I assume this little roadside cabin contains something to do with Gigha's... (more)
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Sign with lichens
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6548
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Carragh an Tarbert, the Druids' Stone
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6552
A prehistoric standing stone on Gigha... (more)
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Field boundary on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6653
The dividing wall between Cnoc nan Gobhar and Cnoc an t-Sabhail.
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Cotton Grass on Carn na Faire
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6654
Strictly Cotton Sedge (Eriophorum angustifolium), as it is not a grass. In a... (more)
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Port Righ, Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6654
Looking northwest across the Sound of Jura to the Paps.
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Tigh Carn-na-Faire
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6654
Ruined house near the northern tip of Gigha.
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Houses on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6448
Almost at the centre of the island, at Achadh na h-Atha.
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Waiting for the ferry on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6549
Ready for the short journey to return to the mainland.
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Public conveniences on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6549
At the ferry terminal car park.
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Drumyeonmore Farm, Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6550
Part of the farmyard, with cattle and a slurry tank.
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Mast and telephone building, Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6448
Behind the Post Office and store at Ardminish.
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Gigha Village Hall
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6447
Adjacent to the car park for Achamore House.
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Wild Flowers, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
for square NR6654
The mauve flowers are Wild Thyme and the light pink/white are English Stonecrop.... (more)
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Viewpoint in Achamore Gardens
by Rose and Trev Clough
geograph for square NR6447
There's a fabulous view across bays and small islands on the southwestern... (more)
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Kinerarach farm
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6553
Farm, plantation and rushy grassland on Gigha
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Yellow Iris and geese on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6551
Wet roadside pasture, with willow scrub.
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Boat House Café and Bar, Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6548
Handy for the jetty serving the moorings, and not far from the ferry terminal.
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Low tide at Gigha ferry terminal
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6549
Not as low as it could be, but the fronds of the kelps are visible, and they are... (more)
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Fàilte do Ghiogha - Welcome to Gigha
by M J Richardson
for square NR6549
Map and information for visitors coming off the ferry.
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Grazing on Gigha
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6552
Island field, with the usual en suite facilities.
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Tartan lawns
by Rose and Trev Clough
geograph for square NR6447
Tranquil walled garden at Achamore Gardens, Isle of Gigha... (more)
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House at North Ardminish
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6449
Built between 2005 and 2011 [deduced from Google Earth imagery].
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Cnoc nan Gobhar hillside
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6653
Bracken covered grassland. Looking east from the island 'main road'.
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Resting cattle at Tarbert
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6551
Rough grazing - rich grass interspersed with rushes and willow scrub.
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Bracken and Willow
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6552
A damp roadside patch of scrub.
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Cattle at Drumyeonmore Farm
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6550
Plenty of good grass in the warm, wet west.
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To and from Islay
by Stuart Wilding
for square NR6554
MV Hebridean Isles with the 13:00 service to Port Askaig meets the MV Finlaggan... (more)
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Ardminish Stores and Post Office
by M J Richardson
geograph for square NR6448
The commercial centre of the Isle of Gigha.
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South Pier, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6446
In the distance is Gigalum Island.
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South Pier, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6446
Gigalum Island, behind the pier, was for sale at the time of writing for... (more)
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Ferns on Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6553
Ferns as seen from the path to the twin beaches.
In the distance can be seen... (more)
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The Islay Ferry
by Stuart Wilding
for square NR6654
View from the north end of Gigha of CalMac's 13:00 Kennacraig to Port Ellen... (more)
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The north end of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6654
The rusting remains on the rock are probably related to the linkspan built by... (more)
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Gigha Stores
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6448
View of the rear of Gigha Stores from the road that leads to the ferry.
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Ardminish, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6448
View of the road leading to the south of the island.
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Jetty, Isle of Gigha
by Stuart Wilding
geograph for square NR6548
View of the jetty and Ardminish Bay.
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Gigha Ferry Terminal
by Rose and Trev Clough
geograph for square NR6549
Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, MV Loch Ranza, arriving from Tayinloan.
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Port Righ, Isle of Gigha
by Rose and Trev Clough
geograph for square NR6654
A small bay at the very north of the island.
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