
One of the main filming locations for Local Hero with the village's red phone box featuring heavily.
Down an extremely steep and twisty road is the hidden fishing village of Pennan. A single row of houses hugs the base of the cliffs looking out over the North Sea. These are only protected from gales by the width of the narrow main street and a paltry sea wall. The Pennan Inn has undergone a succession of makeovers over the last decade. Moreover, at the time of writing in 2022, it seems to be a B&B and gallery. Despite obvious tourist appeal the village doesn’t tend to get overrun and it’s a great, place to escape the rush of daily life.



The sparkling blue waters of Pennan ebb and flow, in and out of the tidal harbour. Equally, the cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to one of the prettiest Scottish Sea Villages. What’s more Pennan is situated in an area of outstanding Natural Beauty and is a serene place where little has changed for many years.
VisitScotland.com for more information on this and other Fishing Villages in the area.