Gairloch
Things to do in Gairloch, The Highlands
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Gairloch sits on the northwest coast of the Highlands, and its main draw is the sea. Hebridean Whale Cruises offer trips out from the town, rated 4.7 from around 220 reviews. The beaches are the real attraction: Gairloch Beach itself is rated 4.8 from over 200 reviews, while Redpoint Beach, also rated 4.8, sits nearby. Both have a loyal following among visitors.
The town has a reasonable spread of places to eat. Sands Holiday Centre leads with a 4.8 rating from nearly 1,250 reviews, followed by Gairloch Heritage Museum (also at 4.8, from over 500 reviews) and the Gale Centre at 4.6. The Badachro Inn is rated 4.5 from almost 1,000 reviews, and Coast Coffee Company scores 4.7 from around 280. This suggests the town's food scene punches above its size.
Where to stay in Gairloch(8)
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For somewhere to stay, there are eight hotels and guesthouses to choose from. The Old School House B&B stands out with a 4.9 rating, though from a smaller pool of 47 reviews; Shieldaig Lodge Hotel scores 4.4 from over 300 reviews. The Gairloch Hotel A Bespoke Hotel and The Millcroft Hotel both rate 4.0 from substantial review counts. Two campsites—Sands Caravan and Camping Park and Gairloch Caravan and Camping Site—both carry 4.8 ratings, with the former particularly well-reviewed at over 1,200 reviews.
Gairloch Highland Lodge
Charleston, Gairloch
Gairloch Hotel A Bespoke Hotel
Gairloch Hotel, Gairloch
Muldoanich
27 Lonemore, Gairloch
Oakwood B and B
1 Braeside Road, Gairloch
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
Leacnaside, Gairloch
The Millcroft Hotel
Strath, Gairloch
The Old Inn
Flowerdale Glen, Gairloch
The Old School House B&B
Strath, Gairloch
Things to Do in Gairloch(3)
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Where to Eat in Gairloch(5)
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Attractions Near Gairloch
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5 mi
Inverewe Garden and Estate
Poolewe · ⭐ 4.6
Firemore Beach
Poolewe · ⭐ 4.8
21 mi
Applecross Beach
Applecross · ⭐ 4.3
23 mi
Lochbroom Leisure Centre
Ullapool · ⭐ 4.6
25 mi
Skye Museum of Island Life
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.6
25 mi
Faerie Glen
Isle of Skye · ⭐ 4.6
25 mi
Corrieshalloch Gorge Nature Reserve
Braemore · ⭐ 4.7
27 mi
Calums Plockton Seal Trips
Plockton · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Gairloch(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Gairloch
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Mo Dhachaidh
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £561
Tigh na Mhuillean
6 bed · sleeps 10 · from £937
Beach Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £473
Ben View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £407
Bramble Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £767
Croft Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £647
Bayview
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £493
Hillside
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £657
Common questions about Gairloch
How many campsites are there in Gairloch?
We list 2 campsites in and around Gairloch, of which 2 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Gairloch have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Gairloch offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Gairloch?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Gairloch.
What is there to do in Gairloch?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Gairloch.
Where can I eat in Gairloch?
We list 5 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Gairloch.
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