Big Sand

Human settlement in Scotland
Big Sand is located in Highland
Big Sand
Big Sand
Location within the Highland council area
OS grid referenceNG7579Council area
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UK
Scotland
57°44′N 5°47′W / 57.74°N 05.78°W / 57.74; -05.78
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Big Sand (Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr) is a small remote crofting village in Highland, Scotland.[1] It is situated on the shores of the Gair Loch and is 3+1⁄2 miles (5.5 kilometres) from Gairloch village. As the name suggests it is situated beside a large, unspoiled beach. Longa Island, a small uninhabited island, is easily visible.

The crofting village of North Erradale lies 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of Melvaig located 4 to 5 miles (6 to 8 kilometres) further north of North Erradale.

Stony beach at Big Sand, the sandy beach lies just south of here

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Transportation

The B8021 road links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig.

Tourism

Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists.

References

  1. ^ Microsoft; Nokia. "Big Sand" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Sands Caravan and Camping". Retrieved 29 June 2019.


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