Boddam
Place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 57.469, -1.785 |
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| OS grid ref: | NK 12 42 |
| Population: | 1,290 |
| Dialling code: | 01779 (Peterhead) |
Boddam is a small coastal village in Aberdeenshire, on the northeast coast of Scotland, just a few miles southeast of Peterhead. Perched above rugged cliffs and a rocky shoreline on the North Sea, it is best known for its working harbour and the white lighthouse on Buchan Ness, a striking local landmark that has guided vessels in and out of the area for generations.
Historically rooted in fishing, Boddam still reflects a maritime way of life while also having connections to the wider North Sea energy economy and nearby towns. The village attracts walkers and wildlife enthusiasts with dramatic coastal scenery, seabird colonies and seals, and retains a compact, close‑knit community with a strong sense of local history and character.
Postcode districts covering Boddam
Most populated places nearby
- Peterhead 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Fraserburgh 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Ellon 12.9 miles20.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Buchanness Lighthouse Island 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Peterhead Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Peterhead South and Cruden Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cruden Bay Place 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Hatton of Cruden Place 5.8 miles9.4 km
- St. Fergus Place 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Longside Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Peterhead North and Rattray Ward 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Mintlaw Place 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Stuartfield Place 9.9 miles16 km
Example postcodes in Boddam
AB42 3AR, AB42 3AU, AB42 3NS, AB42 3PW, AB42 3NB, AB42 3BE, AB42 3AT, AB42 3NG, AB42 3NH … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 24 miles38.7 km
- Inverness Airport 84.1 miles135.4 km
- Dyce Railway Station 23.7 miles38.2 km
Hotels near Boddam Ad
- Buchan Braes Hotel 4 0 miles0 km
- Printworks 4 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Palace Hotel 3 2.5 miles4 km
- Waverley Hotel 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Kilmarnock Arms Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- Albert Hotel 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Waterside 3 4 miles6.4 km
Schools in Boddam
- Boddam School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Harbour Harbour 2.4 miles3.8 km
- North Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Port Henry Harbour Harbour 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Balmoor Stadium 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Auquharney House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kinmundy House Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Pitfour House Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Sands of Forvie Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Newburgh Seals Beach Beach 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Brucklay Castle Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Philorth House Estate 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Menie House Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km