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| '''Big Sand''' ({{lang-gd|Sannda Mhòr}}) is a small remote crofting village in ], ].<ref>{{Bing maps | url =https://binged.it/2p0eQuE | title=Big Sand| accessdate = 20 April 2017 }}</ref> It is situated on the shores of the ] and is 3.5 miles from ] village. As the name suggests it is situated beside a large, unspoiled beach. | '''Big Sand''' ({{lang-gd|Sannda Mhòr}}) is a small remote crofting village in ], ].<ref>{{Bing maps | url =https://binged.it/2p0eQuE | title=Big Sand| accessdate = 20 April 2017 }}</ref> It is situated on the shores of the ] and is 3.5 miles from ] village. As the name suggests it is situated beside a large, unspoiled beach. ], Highland a small uninhabited island is easily visible. | ||
| The crofting village of ] lies 1 mile northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of ] located 4-5 miles further north of North Erradale. | The crofting village of ] lies 1 mile northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of ] located 4-5 miles further north of North Erradale. | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| == Transportation == | |||
| The ] links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig. | |||
| == Tourism == | |||
| Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists. | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Human settlement in ScotlandBig Sand
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  Big SandLocation within the Highland council area | |
| OS grid reference | NG7579 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| 57°44′N 5°47′W / 57.74°N 05.78°W / 57.74; -05.78 | |
Big Sand (Template:Lang-gd) is a small remote crofting village in Highland, Scotland. It is situated on the shores of the Gair Loch and is 3.5 miles from Gairloch village. As the name suggests it is situated beside a large, unspoiled beach. Longa Island, Highland a small uninhabited island is easily visible.
The crofting village of North Erradale lies 1 mile northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of Melvaig located 4-5 miles further north of North Erradale.
Transportation
The B8021 road links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig.
Tourism
Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists.
References
- Microsoft; Nokia. "Big Sand" (Map). Bing Maps. Microsoft. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
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