Big Sand

Big Sand
Scottish Gaelic: *Sannda Mhòr*
Big Sand Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr;
	Big Sand Location within the Highland council area
OS grid reference	NG7579
Council area	Highland;
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
	List of places UK Scotland 57°44′N 5°47′W / 57.74°N 05.78°W

Big Sand (Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr) is a small remote crofting village in Highland, Scotland.^[1] 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.

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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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[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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Big Sand Scottish Gaelic: Sannda Mhòr
Big Sand Location within the Highland council area
OS grid reference	NG7579
Council area	Highland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom

Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish

List of places UK Scotland 57°44′N 5°47′W / 57.74°N 05.78°W / 57.74; -05.78