Lairg sits at the southern end of Loch Shin in Sutherland, in the far north of Scotland. It’s a small but strategically important junction village — the A839 meets the A836 here, making it a natural hub for motorhomers routing through the north Highlands. From here, roads fan out towards Tongue, Durness, and the North Coast 500, or you can head southeast on the A9 via Bonar Bridge.
Motorhome Stopover Club members share verified overnight stops in the area — useful since facilities this far north are sparse and knowing what’s reliable matters. Lairg is a practical base for an early start into the far northwest or a convenient overnight stop after a long day’s drive through Sutherland.
Stops in the Area
Pub stopovers — motorhome-friendly stops at local pubs serving the Lairg area and surrounding Sutherland villages
Quiet overnight stops — verified campervan stops and lay-bys on the approaches to Lairg from the A836 and A839
Member reviews — practical notes from motorhomers who’ve overnighted here en route to the north coast
