Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch
Also known as: Geàrrloch
Gairloch — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gairloch is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 620 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.7280°, -5.6910°.
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Official information
Gairloch Museum is an independent museum located in Gairloch, offering insights into local heritage and history. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and enjoy genealogy and research services.
From the Wikipedia article
Gairloch ( GAIR-lokh; Scottish Gaelic: Geàrrloch [ˈkʲaːrˠl̪ˠɔx], meaning "Short Loch") is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. A tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a museum, several hotels, a variety of shops, takeaway restaurants, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local newspaper (Gairloch and District Times), radio station (Radio Wester Ross), beaches and nearby mountains. Gairloch is one of the principal villages on the North Coast 500 route. The parish of Gairloch extends over a much wider area, including the villages of Poolewe, Kinlochewe and Aultbea, and has a population of 950. The nearest railway station is located at Achnasheen, and the nearest mainland airport is in Inverness.
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- Coordinates
- 57.7280, -5.6910
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV21 2DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Population
- 620
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; closed November 4th - December 19th
- Official site
- www.gairlochmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1442295 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gairloch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: 00 1448 Gairloch - Schottland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gairloch Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Gairloch School
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Myrtle Bank Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
Gairloch Stone
Museums · 0.3 km
Gairloch Heritage Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Gairloch Outdoor Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Achtercairn
Viewpoints · 0.5 km
Radio Wester Ross
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.6 km
Gainmheach Achadh Deuthasdal
Beaches · 0.7 km
Strath Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Gairloch Caravan & Camp Site
Campsites · 0.7 km
Free Church of Scotland Church, Gairloch
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Gairloch is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 620. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 620
- Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gairloch
173 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Gairloch →
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📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Cladach an Uillt Ghrìsean
Cladach an Uillt Ghrìsean is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Dry Island
Dry Island — island in Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, Scotland, UK.
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Eilean Horrisdale
Eilean Horrisdale — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Scottish Highlands
Eilean Ruairidh Mòr
Eilean Ruairidh Mòr — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Flowerdale And Westerdale House
Flowerdale And Westerdale House — architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Highlands
Gainmheach Achadh Deuthasdal
Gainmheach Achadh Deuthasdal is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Gairloch Museum
Gairloch Museum — museum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Garbh Eilean
Garbh Eilean — island in Loch Maree, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · Scottish Highlands
Inverewe Garden
Inverewe Garden — botanical garden in Scotland.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Loch Tollaidh
Loch Tollaidh — loch in Highland, Scotland, UK, outflows east to Tollie Burn.
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📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Old Flowerdale Bridge
Old Flowerdale Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch Kernsary
Loch Kernsary in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Eas Allt a’ Chaise
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Nearby
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Museum
Gairloch Museum — museum in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch School
Gairloch School — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Myrtle Bank Hotel
Myrtle Bank Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 4Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Stone
Gairloch Stone in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Heritage Museum
Gairloch Heritage Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Outdoor Museum
Gairloch Outdoor Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Gairloch
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Myrtle Bank Hotel
Myrtle Bank Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Caravan & Camp Site
Gairloch Caravan & Camp Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel
Gairloch Carn Dearg Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Sands Caravan and Camping
Sands Caravan and Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club
Poolewe Caravan & Camping Club — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Gruinard Bay Caravan park
Gruinard Bay Caravan park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gairloch?
- Gairloch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV21 2DG).
- What is Gairloch?
- Gairloch — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gairloch?
- Drivers can use postcode IV21 2DG.
- Is Gairloch free to visit?
- Yes, Gairloch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gairloch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV21 2DG. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.