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Wester Ross
Gairloch
Gairloch is a scattered community of villages around the shores of Loch Gairloch, boasting some of the finest beaches on the Scottish mainland. On a clear day, the views stretch to the Outer Hebrides. It's a popular base for exploring Torridon and the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve.
Highlights
- ✦Big Sand & Red Point beaches
- ✦Gairloch Heritage Museum
- ✦Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve
- ✦Flowerdale Waterfall
- ✦Whale and dolphin watching
Getting There
76 miles northwest of Inverness via Garve and Kinlochewe, or along the spectacular coast road from Ullapool.
Accommodation
Hotels, B&Bs, self-catering cottages, and a campsite. The Myrtle Bank Hotel and the Old Inn are popular choices.
Search Gairloch on Booking.comQuick Facts
- Region
- Wester Ross
- Coordinates
- 57.724°N, 5.678°W
- Top highlight
- Big Sand & Red Point beaches