Sports
Golf
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.
Lochcarron, forty minutes drive, may not be on the same par but is enjoyable and challenging, in a superb location.
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.
The excellent site, Golf Highland, has links for the whole Scottish and British golf scene.
Fishing
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 is again your first point of call.
Sailing
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.
