Showing posts with label Plockton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Plockton. Show all posts

Saturday, 19 July 2008

Plockton




One of the places that we intended to visit while in Skye was Plockton – which is actually on the mainland just north of the Skye Bridge. Unfortunately, the wind is still blowing a force 5 to 7 and this would have made for a most uncomfortable journey. We therefore decided to let the train take the strain and we caught the small diesel train from Kyle of Lochalsh. It is a single-track line, cut out of solid rock, and runs along the coast. We were treated to splendid views of Loch Carron on the way. Then, after a 15-minute walk, we arrived at Plockton in time for lunch. The sun managed to shine briefly and the village was sheltered from the wind so the day proved pleasurable.