Laggan Sands
site of interest
Laggan Sands is one of those places that will have you muttering, ‘I can’t believe this is in Scotland’ over and over again. Though the temperature of the water might remind you that you are not, in fact, in some tropical paradise, but a Scottish one instead. Laggan Sands is a wide, sandy beach in the southern part of the island, only accessible on foot or by bike from Lochbuie. The mighty figure of Ben Buie stands imposingly above the beach, drawing you towards it, yet it would be all too easy to stay lounging on the soft, silvery sand and splashing in the calm waters for a whole day.
Though the water is cold, the beach is child-friendly as the water remains shallow for some time. It’s also a fantastic place for wildlife spotting, with birds soaring overhead, while on the walk over you’ll pass Moy Castle and the Lochbuie Standing Stones that make for interesting stops.
Getting there: Park in the parking area next to the Old Post Office Tearoom (see directions above) then follow the signs that head north to the beach.
