10 Picture-Perfect Villages In Scotland

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Plockton, Highlands

Nestled on Loch Carron’s sheltered shores, Plockton charms with palm-lined streets, whitewashed cottages, and stunning views of the Applecross Peninsula—popular with painters, walkers, and fans of Hamish Macbeth.

A view of Plockton, Highlands | jimrichardsonng/instagram

Portree, Isle of Skye

Skye’s main village is a colourful harbour town surrounded by sea cliffs and rugged hills. Its vibrant buildings and access to the Trotternish Ridge make it a favourite base.

Portree, Isle of Skye | espritdaventuremtl/instagram

Luss, Loch Lomond

Set on the banks of Loch Lomond, Luss features stone cottages, floral lanes, and a scenic pier. Its 19th-century charm attracts day trippers and lovers of lochside tranquillity.

A view of Luss, Loch Lomond | 100scotland/instagram

Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Famous for its brightly painted waterfront, Tobermory is Mull’s capital. Founded in 1788, the village boasts artisan shops, a whisky distillery, and marine life tours from its natural harbour.

A view of Tobermory, Isle of Mull | onlyscotland/instagram

Culross, Fife

A preserved 17th-century village with cobbled lanes and ochre-coloured houses, Culross offers a step back in time. It’s a favourite filming location, notably for Outlander, and managed by the National Trust.

Culross, Fife | scotland_scottish/instagram

Dunkeld, Perthshire

Nestled beside the River Tay, Dunkeld pairs mediaeval architecture with a forested backdrop. Its cathedral ruins and whitewashed Georgian houses are framed by Highland woodland trails and salmon-rich waters.

A cabin in the woods of Dunkeld, Perthshire | scotland.explores/instagram

Pennan, Aberdeenshire

Famed for its red phone box in Local Hero, Pennan is a tiny coastal village with a single row of cottages, dramatic sea cliffs, and breathtaking North Sea sunsets.

A stunning shot of Pennan, Aberdeenshire | seanruddy/instagram

Pittenweem, Fife

This East Neuk fishing village is known for its working harbour, art festival, and historic caves linked to early Christian hermits. Colourful boats and sea air give it a lively charm.

A view of Pittenweem, Fife | scotland_sc/instagram

Braemar, Cairngorms

Set in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, Braemar hosts the famous Highland Games and offers a gateway to mountain trails, wildlife, and royal Deeside traditions.

Braemar, Cairngorms | visit_earth_photography/instagram

Shieldaig, Wester Ross

Overlooking Loch Shieldaig and Torridon peaks, this remote crofting village boasts dramatic Highland scenery, seafood delights, and proximity to the North Coast 500 route—a photographer’s dream.

A view from Shieldaig, Wester Ross | ladyemilytravels/instagram

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