Country: | Scotland |
Coordinates: | 57.74°N -5.78°W |
Official Name: | Big Sand |
Gaelic Name: | Sannda Mhòr |
Unitary Scotland: | Highland |
Os Grid Reference: | NG7579 |
Big Sand (Gaelic; 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 NaNround=0.5NaNround=0.5 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 1miles northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of Melvaig located 4to further north of North Erradale. [1]
The B8021 road links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig.
Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists.