Plockton

For me Plockton was the most beautiful place we have visited in Scotland and is by far my favourite town. It was recommended to me by my masseuse, and she wasn't wrong. It is a very small town of only 378 people on the shores of Loch Carron. I had pre-booked us into the Plockton Inn, and it was a good find. So once we where all booked in and had a bit of a rest after the few hours of driving I had done, we decided to head out on foot to take a look around.

The houses have their front door right on the street's footpath. Those on the waterfront have a garden across the road, by the shore. This photo is taken from the beach looking across someone's front garden, see the car in front of the house.


Not long into our walk we came across 4 guys standing on the little island in Plockton harbour. Not long after we saw them they began to realize they were stranded, they had walked to the island when the ride was out, not realising it's an island, then the tide came in. So after some deliberation, during which time the water rose further, this is what they did.



After our wondering around it was time for dinner. Although I had a seafood meal the night before, I couldn't help myself but try the seafood at the Plockton Inn. I started off with the Vodka, Tomato and Oyster Shots, AMAZING is all I have to say, should have got 6 not just 3 :o)


Mike had the local seafood soup called Cullen Skink, which is a thick Scottish soup made of smoked Finnan haddie, potatoes and onions.


And then I ordered the seafood platter.


Mike finished off with a Scottish sundae which had homemade whisky and shortbread ice cream.


We went to bed on a full stomach as our room was right upstairs!

The following morning, we had a sleep in, but Mike arose late and suddenly realised the sun was shining. He grabbed his camera and ran out the door. He returned soon after with some beautiful shots, which really capture the beauty of this little town.