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Melvich Beach (Sutherland)

Description: Sutherland / Caithness / Scotland / An unspoilt stretch of golden sands along the north coast of Scotland.

Newest Review: ... they can be. It really is like something out of a holiday brochure. The best beach we have come across so far is Melvich. Melvich is a small village about 10-15 miles West of Thurso. There isn't really much there - a hotel, a post office etc, and I have to say the first time we went along we were very sceptical. When we arrived in Melvich, we almost missed the turn off for the beach. If you ... more

... ever visit, you'll realise why. Although it is very well signposted, there isn't an actual road! The signpost points to what looks like someones driveway. Nestled between a couple of houses there is a gate which sits open and there is a dirt tr...more

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Melvich Beach (Sutherland): A Little Bit of Paradise in Scotland (1362 words)
by - written on 10/03/09 (Very useful, 277 readings)
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A lot of people think that I've lost the plot a bit when it comes to how I choose to take holidays. When we have enough money to go abroad, as many of you have probably guessed by now, we like to go to Disneyland, Paris. However, spending a fortune on a holiday where we lie on the beach all day while the kids build castles and paddle in the sea isn't my cup of tea. However, this is not to say we don't enjoy doing these things, I just grudge spending such a huge amount of money on it, as most people do. These same people that think I'm crazy are the ones which simply refuse to believe me when I explain my reasons behind my logic. I am not a lover of extremely ... Read the complete review