Plockton
Plockton, United Kingdom
A sheltered harbour village on Loch Carron, with whitewashed cottages along the shore and palm trees in the mild west-coast climate. Walk the waterfront in the evening light, and take a boat trip to see the seals.
Plockton lies sheltered on Loch Carron in Wester Ross. The village was laid out in the early 19th century as a planned fishing village, after sheep farming had arrived and people had been moved from Glen Garron. The North Atlantic Drift brings a mild climate in which even cabbage palms (Cordyline) thrive, giving the village a sub-tropical look. The television series Hamish Macbeth was filmed here, with Plockton standing in for the fictional Lochdubh.
An hour or two is enough for a stroll along the waterfront. Plockton has a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line; arriving by car means narrow Highland roads, so allow extra time and park on the edge of the village. The harbour is especially atmospheric in the evening and in summer, and quieter outside the main season.
- Nearest town
- Plockton, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 57.3340, -5.6620
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
- Reraig caravan siteCampsite6 km from Plockton · 34 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Ardelve Caravan And Camping ParkCampsite10 km from Plockton · 25 pitchesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Moyle Park CampsiteCampsite16 km from PlocktonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping SkyeCampsite18 km from Plockton · 26 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Glenshiel CampsiteCampsite20 km from PlocktonTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Morvich Club CampsiteCampsite20 km from Plockton · 77 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Plockton?
Plockton is in Plockton, United Kingdom, at GPS 57.3340, -5.6620. It is about 14 km from Applecross.
Can you camp near Plockton?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Duirinish Holiday Lodges, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Plockton?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bealach na Bà (10 km), Eilean Donan (11 km), Old Man of Storr (37 km) and Fairy Pools (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Plockton?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)