Taobh-an-Allt B & B

Arguably one of the prettiest villages in Scotland, if not in the whole of the UK, Plockton lies just outside the entrance to Loch Carron, and is a natural harbour with good sheltered moorings.

Many visitors are surprised to find palm trees growing along the water front, a clear indication of the effects of the Gulf Stream on the West Coast of Scotland.

Plockton will be familiar to viewers of the "Hamish MacBeth" TV series of a few years ago, being one of the main location settings.

The village has several hotels offering bar meals and restaurant facilities. Seal boat trips are operated from the village on a daily basis.

Plockton has a railway station on the Kyle line; a journey here by train from Strathcarron makes a very pleasant outing with some stunning views along the way.