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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.

Big Sand
  • Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr
Big Sand
Location within the Highland council area
OS grid referenceNG7579
Council area
  • Highland
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
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FireScottish
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List of places
UK
Scotland
57.74°N 05.78°W / 57.74; -05.78
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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
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 (20 April 2017). "Big Sand" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  2. "Sands Caravan and Camping". Retrieved 29 June 2019.


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