Gruinard Island

Travel Guide

A getaway to an island — no matter what kind — should be on any good travel itinerary. Make your vacation complete by heading to Gruinard Island and spending some time by the water.

This water-surrounded land mass in Achnasheen comes recommended by many travelers, so be sure to put it on your travel plans. However, your day doesn't end there. There are many more attractions waiting for you to appreciate after Gruinard Island. Gruinard Bay Beach, Mellon Udrigle Beach, and Little Gruinard Beach are close by.

Caledonian Hotel

Caledonian Hotel

3 out of 5
Quay St., Ullapool, Scotland
$132 nightly
The price is $159 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$159 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Ullapool. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Hotel was nice. Done everything we needed. Beds comfy. Nice strong shower. Does need a bit of tlc but was happy with everything. Great location. We had a room that looked out to the harbour which was a nice bonus."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Caledonian Hotel
Gairloch Hotel

Gairloch Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gairloch, Gairloch, Scotland
$127 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$153 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (780 reviews)
"Great property . And a view over the Loch."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Gairloch Hotel
Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
Badachro, Gairloch, Scotland
$214 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Aug 29 to Aug 30
$256 total
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gairloch. Enjoy free parking, room service, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gairloch Harbour and Gairloch Sitooterie ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Shieldaig Lodge Hotel
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Old armoury guest house

Old armoury guest house

Gairloch
Stay at this vacation home in Gairloch. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Gairloch Heritage Museum and Gairloch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"Roomy, clean, well equipped, good location near shops and restaurant, and brilliant view.- we saw otter and seals, and heard the eerie song of red-throated divers, from the house."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Old armoury guest house
Loch Broom Glamping

Loch Broom Glamping

3 out of 5
Balnoster Croft, 8 Ardcharnich, Loch Broom, Garve, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Garve. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Ullapool Harbour and Ullapool Ferry Terminal are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Amazing time
"It was incredibly wonderful, warm hospitality, comfortable place and incredible views. We will definitely come back again"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Loch Broom Glamping
Mellon Udrigle "Heaven on Earth",Luxury 6 bed Beach House, sea views

Mellon Udrigle "Heaven on Earth",Luxury 6 bed Beach House, sea views

Scottish Highlands
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Achnasheen. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Mellon Udrigle Beach and Gruinard Bay ...
Absolutely Perfect
"Everything about our stay from booking to departing could not have been better. Our host Katerina was always on hand to provide information updates and accommodate our needs. The cottage was outstanding in every way, well stocked with all the necessary items and some for a self catering stay. The ..."

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2025

Mellon Udrigle "Heaven on Earth",Luxury 6 bed Beach House, sea views
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Popular places to visit

A small Island in Loch Maree.

Loch Maree

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Maree during your travels in Achnasheen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Loch Maree
Gorgeous Inverewe gardens... worth a visit if in the area... a National Trust property.

Inverewe Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Inverewe Gardens, a lovely green space in Poolewe. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Inverewe Gardens
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Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Achnasheen. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Beinn Eighe Nature Reserve

Mellon Udrigle Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mellon Udrigle Beach during your trip to Achnasheen? You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Mellon Udrigle Beach

Gruinard Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Gruinard Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Laide.

Gruinard Bay Beach

Inverewe Garden

You can learn about the history of Achnasheen with a visit to Inverewe Garden. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Inverewe Garden

Things to do

Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Torridon, Applecross & Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Callanish Standing Stones

3 Day Isle of Lewis and Harris Tour from Inverness

$645
per adult
3 Day Isle of Lewis and Harris Tour from Inverness
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Cities near Gruinard Island

Achnasheen

Achnasheen