The tiny village of Plockton, on the west coast of Scotland is at the heart of the finest scenery in the country, renowned throughout the world as the 'jewel of the Highlands'. Shown below are just a few images of Plockton and the surrounding area, the perfect base for a wonderful Highland holiday or weekend break to recharge the batteries ready to head back to the outside world. Click on an image to see a larger version, then click the arrow to see the next photo. Enjoy!
 Plockton at its very best, the small boats at anchor in the bay |
 Harbour Street with its famous palm trees, Plockton's familiar icons! |
 Big visitor! 'the Hebridean Princess' at anchor in Plockton |
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 Looking up towards Achmore, one of Plockton's many rainbows |
 Harbour Street and it's row of chocolate box houses |
 The golden colours of Autumn at nearby Achmore |
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 Eilean Donan Castle at Dornie, ancient seat of the Clan Macrae |
 Attadale House and Gardens, just a few miles from Plockton on Loch Carron |
 Duncraig Castle and the Plockton Crags |
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 The Cuillins of Skye from Loch Carron |
 Plockton's famous Edwardian railway station, and site of 'Off the Rails', newly refurbished luxury self-catering accommodation |
 Harbour Street with the Applecross Mountains beyond |
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 High above the village looking across to Duncraig Castle and the Crags |
 One of Plockton's many walks. The path along the Brae runs high above the village with some great views |
 Washing the creels after a days catch. Plockton is still very much a fishing village |
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 Plockton has many creeks and hidden bays, this is looking towards Alt na Craeg on Harbour St. |
 The hairy coo's at Duirinish, just a few miles from Plockton |
 The village is known world-wide as a haven for yachts. This one, the Vamos had sailed all the way from Alaska!! |
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 One of the great views of the village, looking across to Loch Carron from Harbour Street |
 All roads lead to Plockton, well most of the time! |
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