Laggan Sands

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2025-01-21

The Laggan Beach, located in Loch Buie, boasts stunning silver sands, which can be reached by taking a pleasant hour-long walk from the car park of the Loch Buie shop. Along the way, one can spot many notable landmarks such as the charming St Kilda's Church, Loch Buie House, and Moy Castle. The walk also takes you past the ancient Maclaine Mausoleum. The beach offers breathtaking views of majestic Ben Buie. Additionally, there is a nearby one-mile walking trail that leads to a standing stone circle, which one can explore. For more information about this walk, please refer to the Loch Buie Walking Page.

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