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Village in the Scottish Highlands
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Plockton is a village on the west coast of Ross and Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands, with a population of 468 in 2020. In Scots slang a "plook" is a pimple, and The Plock is a small headland sheltering the harbour from the westerly weather. The settlement was laid out in the 1810s as a planned fishing village for those evicted from their crofts inland, and someone realised that "Plockton" might be a better name for the place. It's scenic and makes for a good film or TV location, such as the 1990s TV series Hamish Macbeth. Visitor information is posted at Visit Plockton.
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20 acres of woodland, fern and Himalayan species, dotted with sculptures.
Wildlife watching trips sail daily (weather permitting) April to Oct, usually at 10:30AM, noon, 2PM and 4PM. 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.
Open all year for quality meals or light bites.
Traditional fish & chips, chicken, Stornoway black pudding, etc. Seating outside.
Cosy two-star with public bar and restaurant.
Friendly pub with rooms. They also run the nearby Haven Guest House.
Great reviews for these comfy glamping pods. Three nights minimum May-Sep, two nights Oct-April. Dogs welcome.
By train: four trains run M-Sa and one on Sunday from Inverness, taking 2 hr 30 min via Dingwall, Achnasheen, Attadale (for gardens) and Stromeferry.
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