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Sands Caravan and Camping

Situated on the beautiful West Coast of Scotland it is just a few miles from the internationally renowned Inverewe Gardens. With spectacular views across to the romantic Isle of Skye and the Outer Hebrides, Gairloch has a great deal to offer the Tourist.

Sands is a Camping and Caravanning Site with unrivalled facilities situated beside its own South West facing beach. The golden sand is unspoiled and it is a safe, gently sloping beach running into the sparkling clear water.

There are two large toilet blocks, with toilets, wash hand basins and hot showers. A third toilet block has recently been refurbished to a high standard with under floor heating, private shower and toilet cubicles. Also we have two private rooms with toilet, shower and wash hand basin suitable for the disabled. The Laundry has three washing machines, four hot air dryers, irons and ironing boards. There are also washtubs with hot and cold water. There are two public telephones on the site next to the shop. A small supermarket is located at the entrance to the site. This sells groceries, bread, milk, toys, books, fishing tackle, camping equipment and has an off sales licence, Sunday Papers are sold from a paper van in the afternoon. Ice packs can be frozen on request. Calor and camping Gas is available at all reasonable hours. There are Electric Hook-up points for Caravans and tents that are spread throughout the site.

On Site Wigwam Holidays

Ideal for families who like the idea of camping, but you are never sure about the weather!!

We have three A-Framed wooden buildings fully insulated with a panel heater and electric light, also included is 1 double mattress and 1 single mattress on a raised platform. Suitable for a maximum of 4 people.

Gairloch

Sands Caravan and Camping is situated 4 miles (6km) from the village of Strath on Gairloch Bay. In Strath is the main school and Leisure Centre for the area, during the School holidays the leisure centre is opened to the public. . Strath also has a Post Office and a number of shops and restuarants. There is a petrol station on the road between Strath and Gairloch Harbour (A832).

The Gairloch Heritage Museum provides an interesting insight into the history of the area and the Exhibition Gallery has a selection of paintings of relevant subjects. There is a 9 hole golf course and also a pitch and putt course. There is a public library attached to the school. A number of craft shops and workshops are spread throughout the area.

Gairloch Harbour to the south of Strath village has a working harbour serving the fishing fleet. It has fishing trips and is also a stopping point for cruise liners.

The road north from the site (B8021) leads to the village of Melvaig and on to the fully automatic lighthouse at Rudha Reidh where afternoon teas are served on certain days of the week.

The road south from Gairloch goes alongside the impressive Loch Maree (made famous by a visit from Queen Victoria) and over a scenic pass to join the Kyle of Lochalsh road at Achnasheen. The renowned Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh Railway line has a station at Achnasheen and the Post Bus connects some of the trains to Gairloch.

The road north from Gairloch goes through the village of Poolewe (petrol station, a few shops and restuarants), past Inverewe Gardens (National Trust for Scotland) and through the village of Aultbea (petrol station) on its way to join the Garve to Ullapool road. Poolewe and Aultbea are on Loch Ewe which was famous as a natural harbour and convoy assembly point during the 1939-45 war. A number of relics from that time still exist around the loch.

A daily bus service connects Gairloch with Inverness in both directions.