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| Golf |
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Anyone who's played golf knows of the Scottish links course —
generally set by the sea, with fairways running by a beach, monstrous
sand bunkers and a strong wind harassing every shot. Royal
Dornoch on the east coast (north of Inverness) is representative
of this style. ('. . . links golf is real golf .
. . all other forms are an imitation . . .') It's been voted
one of the top twenty golf courses in the world. |
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Lochcarron,
forty minutes, may not be on the same par but is enjoyable
and challenging, in a superb location. The excellent site, Golf
Highland, gives full information, (on the course list link),
and links for the whole Scottish and British golf scene. |
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To get to Lochcarron golf course
— head out of Plockton past the station and take the first left,
signed Stromeferry. Carry on up and over the hill and take the left
turn at the cattle grid. Continue through Achmore and turn left onto
the A890. Drive along the side of Loch Carron, through Strathcarron.
Turn left onto the A832, and head for Lochcarron. The first hole is
opposite the church. |
| Fishing |
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Mackerel and saithe can be had in the waters of
Loch Carron. Boats can be hired from Calum's
Seal Trips. The small lochs (tarns) above the Crags are
home to pike and trout. They can be fished without a permit, as can
the lower reaches of the River Carron, although further upstream requires
a permit. Calum at Leisure Marine is again your first point of call. |
| Sailing |
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In July and and the first week in August, Plockton
holds an annual sailing regatta, with separate competitions for visitors
and local boats. For more details, contact the Plockton
Small Boat Sailing Club secretary, S Bruce
 +44
(0)1599 566 727 |
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