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Big 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+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.
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.
- "Sands Caravan and Camping". Retrieved 29 June 2019.
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