Plockton is a village on the coast of Wester Ross in the Scottish Highlands, sheltered from the west winds and popular with yacht and dingy sailors. Plockton along with Kyle of Lochalsh was the setting for the "Hamish MacBeth" TV series, aired 1995-97.
- Plockton Harbour: The mild climate due to the North Atlantic Drift allows palm and cabbage trees to prosper. You'll probably see seals.
- Attadale Gardens are 10 miles east on A890 along Loch Carron. 20 acres of woodland, fern and Himalayan species, dotted with sculptures. They're open April-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, adult £8.
Plockton Harbour: The mild climate due to the North Atlantic Drift allows palm and cabbage trees to prosper. You'll probably see seals.
Attadale Gardens are 10 miles east on A890 along Loch Carron. 20 acres of woodland, fern and Himalayan species, dotted with sculptures. They're open April-Oct daily 10:00-17:00, adult £8.
- There is plenty of opportunity for hill-walking locally.
- Calums Seal Trips, Harbour Street, +44 1599 544306. Wildlife watching trips (weather permitting) sail daily Easter to Oct, usually at 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. The boat Sula Mhor takes 61, with 35 places bookable. Depending on tides it may sail from the car park pontoon or the main pier. Adult £12.
- Lochcarron Highland Games are held in late July at Attadale Estate, along A890. The next event is on Sat 18 July 2020.
Calums Seal Trips, Harbour Street, +44 1599 544306. Wildlife watching trips (weather permitting) sail daily Easter to Oct, usually at 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00. The boat Sula Mhor takes 61, with 35 places bookable. Depending on tides it may sail from the car park pontoon or the main pier. Adult £12.
Lochcarron Highland Games are held in late July at Attadale Estate, along A890. The next event is on Sat 18 July 2020.
- Plockton Hotel: see Sleep listing.
- Shores Restaurant, 30 Harbour St, Plockton, +44 1599 544263. Coffee shop open year round daily, light lunches Tu-Sat. Restaurant Apr-Oct Tu-Su 11:30-14:30 & 17:00-21:00.
- The Harbour Fish Bar, Innes Street, Plockton, +44 1599 544479. Daily 12:30-14:30 & 17:30-20:00. Traditional fish & chips, chicken, Stornoway black pudding, etc. Seating outside.
Shores Restaurant, 30 Harbour St, Plockton, +44 1599 544263. Coffee shop open year round daily, light lunches Tu-Sat. Restaurant Apr-Oct Tu-Su 11:30-14:30 & 17:00-21:00.
The Harbour Fish Bar, Innes Street, Plockton, +44 1599 544479. Daily 12:30-14:30 & 17:30-20:00. Traditional fish & chips, chicken, Stornoway black pudding, etc. Seating outside.
- The Plockton Inn also has rooms.
The Plockton Inn also has rooms.
From Kyle of Lochalsh cross to Skye on the toll-free bridge.