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)
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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 free WiFi, 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.
Gairloch Hotel

Gairloch Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gairloch, Gairloch, Scotland
The price is AU$172 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$172
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (794 reviews)
"Lovely room, friendly staff, easy parking"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Gairloch Hotel
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro, Gairloch, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$426 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$426
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Sitooterie ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (133 reviews)
"Stunning views and lovely property, very helpful staff"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Shieldaig Lodge 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 WiFi, 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
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! (37 reviews)
"Cozy cabin with a stunning view. This was the perfect escape and we loved waking up to the beautiful views everyday. It is close to the Quiraing and Storr hikes, as well as kilt rock lookout. The lock on the door was a little hard to work and I think could be fixed/replaced, but otherwise the stay ..."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach
Old armoury guest house

Old armoury guest house

Gairloch
Stay at this vacation home in Gairloch. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Gairloch Heritage Museum and Gairloch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"Roomy, clean, well equipped, good location near shops and restaurant, and brilliant view.- we saw otter and seals, and heard the eerie song of red-throated divers, from the house."

Reviewed on 16 June 2025

Old armoury guest house
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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

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 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