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)
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Photo by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA)
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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 ...
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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 AU$225 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$225
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (761 reviews)
"The hotel was ok for an old hotel probably in need of some decoration and updating but fairly comfortable. Definitely not the worst hotel i have stayed by any means however not the cheapest either priced a bit high for the room i had."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Gairloch Hotel
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro, Gairloch, Scotland
The price is AU$446 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$446
28 July - 29 July
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! (127 reviews)
Cozy
"Very cozy hotel by the water. Nice, clean, comfortable rooms; if a bit small."

Reviewed on 30 May 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 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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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

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

Badachro Distillery

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

Badachro Distillery