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.
Sunset from Sands beach Late summer evenings here can be superb. The Outer Hebrides can be seen on the left.
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The beach by Big Sand Looking along the superb beach towards the township.
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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.
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Sands beach, from the dunes
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Gairloch Hotel

Gairloch Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gairloch Gairloch Scotland
The price is ₹5,840 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
₹5,840
₹7,008 total
28 Mar - 29 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! (812 reviews)
A fantastic stay at the Gairloch hotel yet again Never fails The staff are so welcoming and accommodating throughout our stay Being dog friendly is a added bonus too The views are to die for in this comfortable hotel

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Gairloch Hotel
The Millcroft Hotel

The Millcroft Hotel

3 out of 5
Mihol Road Gairloch Scotland
The price is ₹12,502 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹12,502
₹15,002 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gairloch Heritage Museum and Linne a' Mhuilinn ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
Staff were amazing - great evening meal and breakfast. The suite was huge with fabulous views over the bay. The new manager is brilliant, really friendly, and a great source of local info. Used to be a holiday home for the Hartley jam family! Will be going back for a few nights as it is a really ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Millcroft Hotel
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro Gairloch Scotland
The price is ₹13,648 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
₹13,648
₹16,378 total
24 Mar - 25 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
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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
Amber's Cottage

Amber's Cottage

2 out of 5
Staffin Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Staffin. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Skyelight Candles and Quiraing are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We enjoyed the quiet location and it was an ideal spot for exploring the highlights of the Isle of Skye. The location needs a bigger sign to indicate the driveway. We had to ask some strangers for directions when we were trying to find it. We could also have used a bit more toilet paper and towels. ...

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Amber's Cottage
Sound of Durnamuck

Sound of Durnamuck

3.5 out of 5
1 Durnamuck Dundonnell Garve Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Garve. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Lochan Gaineamhaich and Lochan Dubh nam Breac ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Beautiful location, welcoming information from hosts, very cool tiny house!

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sound of Durnamuck
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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

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

Redpoint Beach

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

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

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

Loch nan Eun

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch nan Eun during your travels in Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Loch nan Eun