■ Plockton in May only had 4.75 inches of rain, with 14 dry days. The hottest day was 26.5C and coldest night was 1.5C.
■ Scottish National Heritage held a meeting in Plockton hall on Wednesday May 23 to explain the possible marine protected area in Loch Carron, which is home to flame shell beds, including the largest known in the world.
■ The Lochalsh branch of Legion Scotland raised £172 at its bingo night at the Balmacara naval base on Wednesday May 23. The next session is on Wednesday June 27.