Buckie sits on the north-east coast of Moray in Scotland, facing the sheltered waters of the Moray Firth. The town grew up around several small harbours and its coastline mixes cliffs and sandy bays, with regular opportunities for seal and dolphin spotting off the shore; it also makes a handy base for coastal walks and visiting nearby fishing villages such as Findochty and Portknockie.
Historically the town expanded in the 19th-century herring boom and retains a strong fishing and boatbuilding heritage, though the local economy is now more mixed with seafood processing, other services and a bit of tourism linked to the coast and nearby Speyside whisky country. Community life is lively for its size, with local clubs and traditions - the town’s football side, Buckie Thistle, remains a focal point for residents.
Postcode districts covering Buckie
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 13.9 miles22.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Buckie Place 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Findochty Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Portgordon Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Portknockie Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cullen Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 6.2 miles10 km
- Garmouth Place 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Fochabers Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Mosstodloch Place 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Fochabers Lhanbryde Ward 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Keith Place 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Portsoy Place 9.2 miles14.8 km
Example postcodes in Buckie
AB56 1PR, AB56 1PE, AB56 1AS, AB56 4AJ, AB56 1HB, AB56 1XX, AB56 1NF, AB56 4PG, AB56 5AQ … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 42 miles67.5 km
- Aberdeen Airport 42.8 miles68.9 km
- Keith Railway Station 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Elgin Railway Station 13.8 miles22.3 km
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Schools in Buckie
- Buckie High School Secondary
- Cluny Primary School Primary
- Findochty Primary School Primary
- Millbank Primary School Primary
- Portessie Primary School Primary
- St Peter's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.7 miles22 km
- Mayen House Estate 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Borough Briggs Stadium 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 14.9 miles24 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 16 miles25.7 km
- Duffus House Estate 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 18 miles28.9 km