Big Sand

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}} {{Use British English|date=July 2025}} {{Infobox UK place | country = Scotland | static_image = | static_image_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|57.74|-05.78|display=inline,title}} | official_name = Big Sand | gaelic_name = Sannda Mhòr | population = | shire_district = | unitary_scotland = Highland | region = | constituency_westminster = | post_town = | postcode_district = | postcode_area = | dial_code = | os_grid_reference = NG7579 }} {{Commons category|Big Sand}} '''Big Sand''' ({{langx|gd|Sannda Mhòr}}) is a small remote crofting village in Highland, Scotland.<ref>{{Bing maps | url =https://binged.it/2p0eQuE | title=Big Sand| accessdate= 20 April 2017 }}</ref> It is situated on the shores of the Gair Loch and is {{convert|3+1/2|mi|km|round=0.5|abbr=off}} 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 {{convert|1|mi|km|abbr=off}} northwest of Big Sand, along the coast road, with the village of Melvaig located {{convert|4|to|5|mi|km|0|abbr=off}} further north of North Erradale. thumb|left|Stony beach at Big Sand, the sandy beach lies just south of here<ref>{{cite web |title=Sands Caravan and Camping |url=https://www.sandscaravanandcamping.co.uk |accessdate=29 June 2019}}</ref>

== Transportation == The B8021 road links Big Sand to Gairloch and also North Erradale and Malvaig.

== Tourism == Nearby is a popular campsite for tourists.

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Category:Populated places in Ross and Cromarty