Big Sand
Human settlement in Scotland
Big Sand (Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr) is a small remote crofting village in Highland, Scotland. 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.
01Transportation
The B8021 road links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig.
02Tourism
Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists.
Sources and credits
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- Coast Below Big Sand.jpg by Mick Garratt, CC BY-SA 2.0
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