Big Sand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Steve Bland
Photo by Steve Bland
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Photo by Mick Garratt (CC BY-SA)
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Gairloch Hotel

Gairloch Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gairloch, Gairloch, Scotland
The price is ฿2,758 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,758
฿3,309 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (804 reviews)
"The beautiful location is the main attraction for us. Impressive architecture and very nicely decorated. Dining roon staff were delightful. Our room 301 had a shower which was difficult to switch from tap mode."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Gairloch Hotel
The Flodigarry Hotel in the Skye

The Flodigarry Hotel in the Skye

4 out of 5
Flodigarry, Isle of Skye, Staffin, Scotland
The price is ฿5,831 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿5,831
฿6,997 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Staffin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Quiraing and Quiraing Walk Trail Access ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
"Really, everything was top-notch. The food was delicious, the staff was excellent, and my room was comfortable and quiet. I wish I had more time to spend there!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

The Flodigarry Hotel in the Skye
Loch Maree Hotel

Loch Maree Hotel

3 out of 5
Talladale, Letterewe, Achnasheen, Scotland
The price is ฿5,332 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿5,332
฿6,399 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Achnasheen. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (205 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable, a bit dated, but charming. The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing. The view of Loch Maree was sensational."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Loch Maree Hotel
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Amber's Cottage

Amber's Cottage

2 out of 5
Staffin
Stay at this cottage in Staffin. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Skyelight Candles and Quiraing are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"We enjoyed the quiet location and it was an ideal spot for exploring the highlights of the Isle of Skye. The location needs a bigger sign to indicate the driveway. We had to ask some strangers for directions when we were trying to find it. We could also have used a bit more toilet paper and towels. ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Amber's Cottage
Loch Ewe Luxury Pods

Loch Ewe Luxury Pods

3.5 out of 5
15 Mellon Charles, Achnasheen, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star golf holiday home in Achnasheen. Enjoy patios, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Perfume Studio and Gruinard ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Excellent property
"Excellent accommodation very well thought out. Lovely personal touches, very welcoming. Would 100%recommend and would definitely stay again. Great value for money."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2022

Loch Ewe Luxury Pods
Sound of Durnamuck

Sound of Durnamuck

3.5 out of 5
1 Durnamuck Dundonnell, Garve, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star holiday home in Garve. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Popular attractions Lochan Gaineamhaich and Lochan Dubh nam ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Beautiful location, welcoming information from hosts, very cool tiny house!"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Sound of Durnamuck
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Popular places to visit

Big Sand Beach

Big Sand Beach

4/5(5 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Big Sand Beach during your travels in Gairloch? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Big Sand Beach
Rua Reidh Lighthouse

Rua Reidh Lighthouse

4/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Gairloch with a visit to Rua Reidh Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Rua Reidh Lighthouse

Gairloch Beach

4.5/5(27 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Gairloch Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Beach

Redpoint Beach

3.5/5(4 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Redpoint Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Redpoint Beach

Gairloch Sitooterie

Explore the great outdoors at Gairloch Sitooterie, a lovely green space in Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Sitooterie

Gairloch Heritage Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Gairloch Heritage Museum during your travels in Gairloch. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Gairloch Heritage Museum

Things to do

Final day descent to Loch Torridon.

4 Day Bike Packing Trip to Torridon Scotland

฿25,756
per adult
4 Day Bike Packing Trip to Torridon Scotland
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