Plockton beach

View map of beach Parking available Scottish Coastal Path Dog friendly

Season: summer

The village of Plockton is one of the tourist magnets in the Highlands, both attractive and a sheltered haven for passing yachts.  Known as “The Jewel of the Highlands”, the village has an up-market feel during the summer season.  Fishing and crofting has long since been displaced by Plockton’s popularity as a yachting anchorage and a highlight of the season is the two week sailing regatta.  Other popular water sports include kayaking and rowing.  The beach here is known as Coral Beach and can be found a mile or so outside the village, an oasis of tranquility in the summer.  It’s well worth the walk to find such a peaceful strand, with its surface made of dried, calcified seaweed, known as maerl.  The nature here is pristine and the beach has a soothing atmosphere.  Highly recommended.

Summer visit photo gallery

 

The wonders on view at low tide for Sharon and Bella.

 

Above the beach at Plockton with Lisa.

 

A summer idyll at Plockton.

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