Laide

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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.

Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, Laide
Population120 
OSgridreferenceNG900916
Post townAchnasheen
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Laide
The ruins of the medieval chapel, Laide
Laide is located in Ross and Cromarty
Laide
Laide
Location within the Ross and Cromarty area
Population120 
OS grid referenceNG900916
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townAchnasheen
Postcode districtIV22 2
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
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57.86501°N 5.54196°W / 57.86501; -5.54196
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Laide Wood

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]

Geography

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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