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Human settlement in Scotland
Big Sand
Big Sand is located in HighlandBig SandBig SandLocation within the Highland council area
OS grid referenceNG7579
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
List of places
UK
Scotland
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 H 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.

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

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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