The tiny village of Plockton in Scotland is home to roughly 500 people and one of the UK's best-kept secrets, making it the perfect place for a relaxing staycation this summer. 

Despite its size, the quaint Highlands fishing village is packed full of activities for all the family, as well as gorgeous scenery to marvel at. 

The village and the surrounding area are part of the National Trust-owned Balmacara Estate and boasts low coastal moorland, small crofting townships, sheltered bays, coral beaches, and breathtaking views over the sea to Skye, the Cuillins, and Applecross.

Plockton also has a variety of activities on offer: paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking, cycling, and boat trips, providing fun for all the family.

The village is a tourist resort, often seeing many day-trippers in peak season, so if you'd prefer a quiet getaway, book your stay around these times. 

The village has a small general store with a café, a takeaway, a restaurant, a newsagent and a craft shop, three hotels with pubs, and numerous B&Bs, so there's no shortage of places to stay for a mini-break. 

There are also guided walks available from April 1 to September 30 through the village's stunning native woods, open moorland, and around the coast and crofting townships. 

One person wrote on TripAdvisor: "The walk is a little up and down, following a simple path in a circle, all of which only adds to the charm and mystery.

"My parents and I couldn't believe that the gardens were free, we've paid far more for less loved gardens over the years! There is a donation box at the end of the walk which we were thankful for. What an amazing 'best kept secret' Plockton has."

Plockton is also home to Attadale Gardens, a 20-acre green space full of sculptures loved by children, who can also play in the ponds that are home to fish and newts.

Within Attadale Gardens, there is a kitchen garden with a geodesic dome full of ferns, a sunken fern garden, and rhododendrons that are over 100 years old.