Plockton
Plockton was established as a planned fishing village around 1800. It sits in a sheltered inlet of Loch Carron with most of the surrounding land lying within the Balmacara Estate owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
It is arguably the prettiest village in the Highlands. It boasts 3 hotels (with pubs), 2 takeaways, a restaurant, craft shops
good access to sailing, kayaking, and boat trips.
Kyle of Lochalsh
Probably best known as the launching point for travellers to Skye utilising the Skye Bridge which was opened in 1995. The Plock of Kyle offers a lovely local walk leading to a viewpoint over the peninsula. The Plock is owned by the Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust. As well as local shops and eating places, Kyle features a Post Office, and a fine supermarket. Interestingly it lies almost exactly 500 miles (800 kilometres) north of Land’s End.
Broadford
Broadford lies on the south-west corner of Broadford Bay and is overlooked by the Red Cuillin. It is a key service centre for southern Skye with a large Co-op Supermarket and a 24-hour ASDA Filling Station.
The largest hospital on Skye opened here in May 2022.
Skye
The Isle of Skye is internationally renowned for its rugged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages, and medieval castles. It has an indented coastline of peninsulas and narrow lochs radiating out from a mountainous interior. The Cuillin mountains present the visitor with spectacular scenery.
The Sleat Peninsula
This is a beautiful part of the Isle of Skye. Unlike most of the island, the land here is fairly fertile and although there are hills they do not reach a great height. There are several fine eating places on the peninsula. The Sleat Community Trust is a leading local organisation investigating the options for renewable energy productions. In An Crubh is found a fine cafe/restaurant with magnificent views across the Sound of Sleat to the mainland. At the south end of the peninsula, a vehicle ferry service runs to Mallaig.
Dornie
Dornie is a small former fishing village near the meeting point of Loch Duich, Loch Alsh, and Loch Long it has a population of 367 and is famous for the nearby castle of Eilean Donan which features regularly on BBC TV. Its restoration took place in the 1920s but it contains many aspects and memorabilia dating back to its origins in 1220 when it was built as a defence against Viking invaders.
