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Gairloch ((スコットランド・ゲール語:Geàrrloch) (:ˈkʲaːrˠl̪ˠɔx), "Short Loch") is a village, civil parish and community on the shores of Loch Gairloch in Wester Ross, in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. A popular tourist destination in the summer months, Gairloch has a golf course, a small museum, several hotels, a community centre, a leisure centre with sports facilities, a local radio station, beaches and nearby mountains. The parish of Gairloch extends over a much wider area, including the villages of Poolewe and Kinlochewe, and has a population of 950.〔(General Register Office for Scotland : ''Census 2001 : Usual Resident Population : Gairloch Civil Parish'' ) Retrieved 2009-11-18〕 The nearest railway station is located at Achnasheen. The nearest mainland airport is in Inverness. ==Geography== Gairloch is a loosely defined area of settlement along the shores of Loch Gairloch, but primarily comprises three main clusters of shops, houses and amenities: the Harbour area (including Charlestown on the south side of the harbour), Achtercairn and Strath. If approaching from the south (via Kinlochewe), Charlestown and the harbour are met first. Achtercairn is centred on the road junction with the coastal road that leads west to Strath and on towards Melvaig. The main A832 road heads steeply up Achtercairn Brae leading out of the village to the north and on to Poolewe. The coastal climate is affected by the Gulf Stream, bringing relatively warm waters in summer. These warm waters are ideal for jellyfish which can swarm the local waters. Beyond Gairloch to the west a number of small settlements can be found: Big Sand, North Erradale, and Melvaig. Beyond Melvaig the road narrows to a twisting, undulating track (which is passable with a car) and ends at the Rua Reidh Lighthouse. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gairloch」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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