Tipped

Hamish Macbeth drank here

December 12, 2007

One of only two bars in the beautiful village of Plockton (the setting for the early 90's drama Hamish Macbeth) the Plockton Hotel bar reflects the local atmosphere: Eccentric, peaceful and a bit spooky . There is money stuck all over the walls - I asked if this was a local tradition and the barman replied ' Nah, it's just something the tourists do' - large amounts of currency abound. The tartan carpets add to the kitsch decor. The food on offer is supurb - try 'smokies' cheese and fish - like mini fish pies, a local speciality. Being on a loch, the local food is influenced the by sea, plenty of seafood on offer. Beer - clean pumps mean a good solid pint - even carlsburg tastes good under the right conditions.
Another important factor - the locals - were friendly and genuinely interested in our visit, if you ever find yourself in the area, it's well worth a visit.

Tags: highlands, tartan, eccentric, lounge