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
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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$162 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$162
17 Mar - 18 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (811 reviews)
Great service, stunning location

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Gairloch Hotel
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro Gairloch Scotland
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The price is AU$205 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$205
19 Feb - 20 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (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
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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.
9.8/10 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
Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing

Staffin Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Staffin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Quiraing and Skyelight Candles are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Perfect house!

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Driftwood Cottage Skye, 2 bedroom , Spectacular Seaview, close to Quiraing
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