Burghead is a compact coastal village on the shores of the Moray Firth in Moray, Scotland, sited on a striking rocky headland with a small harbour and sandy stretches. The headland preserves the remains of one of the largest known Pictish promontory forts, and several carved Pictish slabs - the so‑called Burghead Bulls - were found there and are now displayed in the Elgin Museum; walkers and birdwatchers also enjoy views over the firth where dolphins and seabirds are commonly seen.
Historically a Pictish stronghold and later a busy fishing port (notably herring), Burghead retains a strong local identity and a tight‑knit community while its economy today mixes fishing, local services and tourism. It’s within easy reach of towns such as Elgin and Lossiemouth, making it a pleasant base for exploring the north coast of Moray.
Postcode districts covering Burghead
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 7.2 miles11.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Hopeman Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Heldon and Laich Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Kinloss Place 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Findhorn Place 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Lossiemouth Place 6.9 miles11 km
- Elgin City North Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Elgin Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Elgin City South Ward 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Forres Place 8.2 miles13.3 km
- South Forres Place 9.1 miles14.6 km
Example postcodes in Burghead
IV30 5XF, IV30 5XJ, IV30 5UG, IV30 5YW, IV30 5UJ, IV30 5TX, IV30 5GB, IV30 5UR, IV30 5YS … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Aberdeen Airport 58.7 miles94.5 km
- Elgin Railway Station 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Forres Railway Station 8.4 miles13.4 km
Hotels near Burghead Ad
- The Station 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Sunninghill 4 7 miles11.3 km
- Laichmoray Hotel 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Golf View Hotel 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Crown and Anchor Inn 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Mansefield Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Mansion House Hotel 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Carisbrooke 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Ramnee Hotel 7.6 miles12.2 km
- 4 Varis Apartments 8 miles12.8 km
Schools in Burghead
- Burghead Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Duffus House Estate 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Findhorn Foundation Universal Hall Theatre 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Borough Briggs Stadium 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Culbin Sandhills Hill 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Altyre House Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Aucheorn Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Dunphail House Estate 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Geanies House Estate 14.9 miles24 km