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Gioghaigh

Island in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Gioghaigh

Setting up camp near Gighay Very remote, between Gighay and Hellisay. Manx Shearwaters came home to roost in the night. Very spooky sound!
Setting up camp near Gighay Credit: Phil Berry

Gioghaigh is a small island located off the west coast of Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is situated in the Inner Hebrides, specifically in the Sound of Mull. The island spans an area of approximately 3 square kilometers and has a population of around 50 residents.

The landscape of Gioghaigh is characterized by its rugged and picturesque beauty. The island is dominated by rocky cliffs, heather-covered hills, and pristine beaches. It offers stunning views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

The island's economy primarily relies on fishing and tourism. Fishing has been a traditional occupation for the inhabitants of Gioghaigh, and the surrounding waters are known for their abundance of various fish species. Tourism has gained significance in recent years, with visitors attracted to the island's tranquility, wildlife, and outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and kayaking.

Despite its small size, Gioghaigh boasts a rich history. Archaeological sites dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been discovered on the island, indicating early human settlement. Throughout the centuries, Gioghaigh has witnessed Viking invasions, clan rivalries, and the impact of the Clearances.

Access to Gioghaigh is primarily by boat, with regular ferry services connecting the island to mainland ports such as Oban and Tobermory. The island offers limited accommodation options, including a small inn and self-catering cottages.

Overall, Gioghaigh is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering a serene and unspoiled natural environment, along with a glimpse into Scotland's intriguing past.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.019921/-7.332831 or Grid Reference NF7604. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Setting up camp near Gighay Very remote, between Gighay and Hellisay. Manx Shearwaters came home to roost in the night. Very spooky sound!
Setting up camp near Gighay
Very remote, between Gighay and Hellisay. Manx Shearwaters came home to roost in the night. Very spooky sound!
Hintinish Bay, Hellisay The clear waters of Hintinish Bay, enclosed within the narrow sound between Hellisay and Gighay, provide perfect shelter for a small boat.
Hintinish Bay, Hellisay
The clear waters of Hintinish Bay, enclosed within the narrow sound between Hellisay and Gighay, provide perfect shelter for a small boat.
Sound of Gighay A secluded sound between the remote Hebridean islands of Hellisay and Gighay. Narrow, rock-bound entrances at both ends open into a sheltered lagoon. Martin Lawrence (in The Yachtsman's Pilot to the Western Isles) says that the flood tide either enters the sound from both ends, or it runs right through from SE to NW, or it does both, the former at springs and the latter at neaps. He also says that both entrances are choked with rocks, and, "Each visiting yacht seems to find more rocks, or perhaps the same rocks in different positions." The view is of the NW entrance, from Hellisay.
Sound of Gighay
A secluded sound between the remote Hebridean islands of Hellisay and Gighay. Narrow, rock-bound entrances at both ends open into a sheltered lagoon. Martin Lawrence (in The Yachtsman's Pilot to the Western Isles) says that the flood tide either enters the sound from both ends, or it runs right through from SE to NW, or it does both, the former at springs and the latter at neaps. He also says that both entrances are choked with rocks, and, "Each visiting yacht seems to find more rocks, or perhaps the same rocks in different positions." The view is of the NW entrance, from Hellisay.
Natural sheltered harbour This perfectly sheltered anchorage provided a perfect situation with no light pollution to observe the long-awaited gathering of the five naked-eye planets on the nights of May 4-5-6 in the western evening sky. In a single glance you could see all five planets, a feat not possible again for decades.
Natural sheltered harbour
This perfectly sheltered anchorage provided a perfect situation with no light pollution to observe the long-awaited gathering of the five naked-eye planets on the nights of May 4-5-6 in the western evening sky. In a single glance you could see all five planets, a feat not possible again for decades.
Mary Doune enters anchorage Not much room for manoeuvre here.
Mary Doune enters anchorage
Not much room for manoeuvre here.
A view into the natural harbour from Gighay/Gioghaigh
A view into the natural harbour from Gighay/Gioghaigh
Kayaking along the coast of Hellisay/Theiliseigh Taken during a kayak journey from Barra to Eriskay and back.
Kayaking along the coast of Hellisay/Theiliseigh
Taken during a kayak journey from Barra to Eriskay and back.
Beinn a' Chàrnain on Hellisay/Theiliseigh
Beinn a' Chàrnain on Hellisay/Theiliseigh
Looking up at Mullach a' Chàrnain on Hellisay/Theiliseigh
Looking up at Mullach a' Chàrnain on Hellisay/Theiliseigh
Along the coast of Gighay/Gioghaigh
Along the coast of Gighay/Gioghaigh
Càrais, Hellisay Looking down from Meall Meadhonach.
Càrais, Hellisay
Looking down from Meall Meadhonach.
Blue Lagoon, Hellisay Looking from Meall Meadhonach towards Gighay.
Blue Lagoon, Hellisay
Looking from Meall Meadhonach towards Gighay.
Blue Lagoon, Hellisay Looking from Meall Meadhonach towards Gighay.
Blue Lagoon, Hellisay
Looking from Meall Meadhonach towards Gighay.
South coast of Hellisay Looking down from Meall Meadhonach.
South coast of Hellisay
Looking down from Meall Meadhonach.
Meall Mòr The cliffs at the southern end of Hellisay.
Meall Mòr
The cliffs at the southern end of Hellisay.
Meall Mòr The southern end of Hellisay.
Meall Mòr
The southern end of Hellisay.
Paddling round Meall Mòr The southern end of Hellisay (or Healasaigh, or Theiliseigh depending on which maps you look at)
Paddling round Meall Mòr
The southern end of Hellisay (or Healasaigh, or Theiliseigh depending on which maps you look at)
Càrais, Hellisay
Càrais, Hellisay
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Gioghaigh is located at Grid Ref: NF7604 (Lat: 57.019921, Lng: -7.332831)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Gighay

What 3 Words

///vowed.cherished.sailor. Near CastleBay, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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