The Big Strand

View map of beach SSSI Dog friendly Beach cleaned regularly Good water quality for swimming

Season: autumn

Measuring over twelve kilometres in length, the Big Strand beach runs from the north at Laggan Point via the airport down to Kintra.  As a result, Laggan Bay and Kintra are also names used to describe this strand.  Water sports are popular, including kayaking, yachting, and surfing.  The tides can be a bit testing, so although it’s safe to swim, stay near the shore.  Finally, there’s always a magnificent sunset to enjoy on this west-facing beach.

 

With Dean at The Machrie Golf Club behind The Big Strand.

 

On the balcony at The Machrie.

 

The scene at the Kintra end of The Big Strand.