Lying on a peaceful inlet on Loch Carron, Plockton is the 'Jewel of the Highlands' with palm trees, seals and a hidden gem coral beach ✒️ lauriehavelock
Other outdoor activities are best as the weather mellows, including boat trips across the loch, cycling along sweeping roads or exploring the open moorland and pine forests of the Highlands.
For the rest of the year, the village is a quiet but still lively place to visit, though temperatures can drop to below 10°C from November through to April and rainfall tends to peak in October. When the weather doesn’t play ball, there are cosy pubs and restaurants to retreat to. Though small, with a population of less than 500, Plockton is home to the
, teaching bagpipes, Gaelic song, flute and whistle and more – look out for performances by students.Plockton station is served by Scotrail with a regular service from Inverness that takes two hours and 20 minutes and traverses one of the UK’s most picturesque train lines. If you prefer to travel by road, there are coaches operated by Scottish Citylink to nearby Kyle of Lochalsh – gateway to the Isle of Skye – from Glasgow, Inverness and Fort William.
Once there, Plockton is small enough to cover on foot, but to visit nearby attractions around Loch Carron and beyond may require a car.The relaxed atmosphere of Plockton Inn, a short walk up Innes Street from the harbour, is part of its charm. A clutch of colourful, newly refurbished rooms features work by local artists. Its restaurant serves fresh catches from the loch alongside other local produce and a good range of local ales, while the bar often has live traditional music.
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