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About Big Sand

Big Sand is a tiny coastal settlement in Wester Ross, reached via the A832 from Inverness through increasingly remote Highland scenery. The nearest proper facilities are in Gairloch, 8km away, whilst local single-track roads connect scattered crofting communities like North Erradale and Peterburn. About 3 EV charging points serve the area. The beach here boasts nearly a mile of pristine white sand and startlingly turquoise waters.

Where is Big Sand on the map?

Big Sand is in Scotland, at 57.746, -5.777 - about 23 km south-west of Blair.

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What is the closest airport to Big Sand?

The closest airport to Big Sand is Inverness Airport, 131 km (about 1 h 52 min by car).

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