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Human settlement in Scotland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laide (Scottish Gaelic: An Leathad) is a small village in the northwest of the Highlands of Scotland.[1] It is situated on the southern shore of Gruinard Bay, about 30 km west of Ullapool.
Laide
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The ruins of the medieval chapel, Laide | |
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area | |
Population | 120 |
OS grid reference | NG900916 |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Achnasheen |
Postcode district | IV22 2 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
Situated just outside Laide on the A832 heading West is 'Laide Community Wood'. Owned and managed by a charity called Laide Wood for the benefit the local community, Laide wood is recreational facility open all year round.[2]
The village offers views of Gruinard Island and the Summer Isles. The area has many beaches such as at Mellon Udrigle and Gruinard which are within 5 minutes' driving distance of the village. Gairloch, with its many facilities is within 20 minutes driving distance.
The A832 road runs through Laide.
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