Big Sand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Steve Bland
Photo by Steve Bland
Photo "Big Sand" by Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Big Sand" by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Big Sand" by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Big Sand" by Nigel Brown (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nigel Brown (CC BY-SA)
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 a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Big Sand Beach and Linne a' Mhuilinn are located ...
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One of the best views in the United Kingdom.
Gairloch Hotel
Gairloch Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Gairloch, Gairloch, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$255 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$255
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (758 reviews)
"Comfortable room and great views. The area smells like heaven. The only downside was the elevator was out and we had 4 flights of stairs."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Gairloch Hotel
The Millcroft Hotel
The Millcroft Hotel
3 out of 5
Mihol Road, Strath, Gairloch, Scotland
The price is NZ$349 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$349
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gairloch Heritage Museum and Linne a' ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
Gaifloch stay 14th June 2025
"Before we were even in the door, therecwax a notice advising people that no meals to be taken to rooms, as previous customers had left a mess! The suite was perfectly good...but kitchen area had 2 mugs..one chipped, 2 teaspoons, a kettle that wouldnt switch off, and no teatowels or basic cutlery. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

The Millcroft 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 a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Big Sand Beach and Linne a' Mhuilinn are located ...
One of the best views in the United Kingdom.
Loch Ewe Luxury Pods
Loch Ewe Luxury Pods
3.5 out of 5
15 Mellon Charles, Achnasheen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star golf vacation home in Achnasheen. Enjoy patios, cable TV channels, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Perfume Studio and Gruinard ...
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 Sep. 2022

Loch Ewe Luxury Pods
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
Stay at this cabin in Staffin. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Quiraing and Skyelight Candles are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Excellent location to hike the Quiraing and An Storr. Just 30 minutes drive from Portree if you crave an evening out but the kitchen was an excellent plus to make breakfast before heading out."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Big Sand Beach

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

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

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

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

Badachro Distillery

You can take time to visit Badachro Distillery during your travels to Badachro.

Badachro Distillery

Gairloch Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gairloch Heritage Museum during your travels in Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Heritage Museum