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 miles
Neighbouring places
- Buckie Place 0.7 miles
- Findochty Place 2.2 miles
- Portgordon Place 2.9 miles
- Portknockie Place 3.6 miles
- Cullen Place 4.5 miles
- Keith and Cullen Ward 6.2 miles
- Garmouth Place 6.4 miles
- Fochabers Place 7.2 miles
- Mosstodloch Place 7.6 miles
- Fochabers Lhanbryde Ward 8.2 miles
- Keith Place 9.1 miles
- Portsoy Place 9.2 miles
Example postcodes in Buckie
AB56 1JP, AB56 4BX, AB56 4DR, AB56 1RU, AB56 1QW, AB56 1HT, AB56 1TA, AB56 1GA, AB56 4BY … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 42 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 42.8 miles
- Keith Railway Station 8.6 miles
- Elgin Railway Station 13.8 miles
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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 miles
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 12.9 miles
- Ardmeallie House Estate 13.7 miles
- Mayen House Estate 14.1 miles
- Borough Briggs Stadium 14.1 miles
- Drummuir Castle Estate 14.9 miles
- Montcoffer House Estate 16 miles
- Duffus House Estate 16.3 miles
- Huntly Lodge Estate 16.6 miles
- Ardmiddle House Estate 18 miles