Plockton, a popular village in the western Highlands of Scotland which is close to Isle of Skye
Loch Carron from Plockton This evening, I am focusing on the pleasant village of Plockton which sits on the banks of Loch Carron in the West of Scotland near Kyle of Lochalsh and the Skye Bridge. This area falls within the Highlands of Scotland. The name is derived from the Gaelic Am Ploc (the lump) with ton added later. Mountains, cloud and boats at Plockton Here is a video clip: One access route is a slow but scenic, single track road which is accessed after passing through Kyle of Lochalsh travelling east. This follows the coast around the edge of Loch Carron and affords views of the Isle of Skye and the Cuillin Mountains. Most of the landscape here is owned by Scotland’s National Trust and is thus preserved as a heritage site. Duncraig Castle, Plockton Commercial fishing at Plockton Harbour Highland Cows near Plockton Plockton gives the appearance of prosperity, with shops, schools and many hospitality establishments w