Big Sand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sands Caravan and Camping park is only a few metres from the sea. This was a particularly stunning evening in September.
Sands Caravan and Camping park is only a few metres from the sea. This was a particularly stunning evening in September.
Sunset from Sands beach Late summer evenings here can be superb. The Outer Hebrides can be seen on the left.
Photo by Nigel Brown (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The beach by Big Sand Looking along the superb beach towards the township.
Photo by Nigel Brown (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The B8021 north of Sands Holiday Centre A good two-lane road leads from Gairloch to the Centre; from then on the road reverts to the more usual narrow single-track with passing places. The field on the left is part of the Centre.
Photo by Nigel Brown (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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One of the best views in the United Kingdom.

One of the best views in the United Kingdom.

Gairloch
Stay at this cottage in Gairloch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Big Sand Beach and Linne a' Mhuilinn are located ...
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One of the best views in the United Kingdom.
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro Gairloch Scotland
The price is NZ$398 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$398
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, room service and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Sitooterie are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Stunning location, room nice and clean, food lovely though limited menu, good beer, good selection of whiskey. Very enjoyable stay

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Gairloch Hotel

Gairloch Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gairloch Gairloch Scotland
The price is NZ$127 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$127
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (811 reviews)
The staff were wonderful for our stay in Gairloch. We enjoyed our dinner and breakfast at the hotel, and our room was very comfortable. Being there at the end of the season had its limitations and the hotel is in need of some basic repairs.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Gairloch Hotel
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One of the best views in the United Kingdom.

One of the best views in the United Kingdom.

Gairloch
Stay at this cottage in Gairloch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Big Sand Beach and Linne a' Mhuilinn are located ...
One of the best views in the United Kingdom.
Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach

Staffin Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Staffin. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Quiraing and Skyelight Candles are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The cabin was amazing! We loved the location and the view. The cabin had everything you would need, with some additional special touches to make you feel at home. The welcome basket was a wonderful surprise.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach
Loch Ewe Luxury Pods

Loch Ewe Luxury Pods

3.5 out of 5
15 Mellon Charles Achnasheen Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Achnasheen. Enjoy patios, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Perfume Studio and Gruinard Bay ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excellent property
Excellent accommodation very well thought out. Lovely personal touches, very welcoming. Would 100%recommend and would definitely stay again. Great value for money.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2022

Loch Ewe Luxury Pods
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Popular places to visit

Sands Caravan and Camping park is only a few metres from the sea. This was a particularly stunning evening in September.

Big Sand Beach

5/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Big Sand Beach during your travels in Gairloch? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Big Sand Beach

Rua Reidh Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Gairloch with a visit to Rua Reidh Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rua Reidh Lighthouse

Redpoint Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Redpoint Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Redpoint Beach

Gairloch Beach

4/5(3 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Gairloch Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Beach

Gairloch Sitooterie

Explore the great outdoors at Gairloch Sitooterie, a lovely green space in Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Sitooterie

Gairloch Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Gairloch with a trip to Gairloch Harbour. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Harbour