Laide (Scottish Gaelic: An Leathad) is a small village in the northwest of the Highlands of Scotland.[1] It is situated on the southern shore of Gruinard Bay, about 30 km west of Ullapool.

Laide Scottish Gaelic: An Leathad
The ruins of the medieval chapel, Laide
Laide Location within the Ross and Cromarty area
Population	120
OS grid reference	NG900916
Council area	Highland
Lieutenancy area	Ross and Cromarty
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Achnasheen
Postcode district	IV22 2
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
List of places UK Scotland 57.86501°N 5.54196°W / 57.86501; -5.54196

Laide Wood

Situated just outside Laide on the A832 heading West is 'Laide Community Wood'. Owned and managed by a charity called Laide Wood for the benefit the local community, Laide wood is recreational facility open all year round.[2]

Geography

The village offers views of Gruinard Island and the Summer Isles. The area has many beaches such as at Mellon Udrigle and Gruinard which are within 5 minutes' driving distance of the village. Gairloch, with its many facilities is within 20 minutes driving distance.

The A832 road runs through Laide.

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