Findochty is a compact, crescent‑shaped fishing village on the coast of Moray in north‑east Scotland, sitting on a sheltered bay of the Moray Firth between Cullen and Buckie. Its whitewashed harbour cottages, pebble beach and cliffs make it a pleasant stop on the Moray Coastal Trail, and visitors often spot seals and occasional dolphins offshore.
Historically a herring and coastal fishing port, Findochty still retains a strong maritime identity despite the decline of large‑scale fisheries; a small working fleet sits alongside tourism, holiday lets and commuters. The community is close‑knit and proud of its heritage, with the harbour, older stone buildings and local events keeping the village’s fishing past very much alive.
Postcode districts covering Findochty
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 15.6 miles25.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Portknockie Place 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Buckie Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Cullen Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Portgordon Place 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 7 miles11.3 km
- Portsoy Place 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Garmouth Place 8.1 miles13 km
- Fochabers Place 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Mosstodloch Place 9.6 miles15.5 km
Example postcodes in Findochty
AB56 4ZA, AB56 4PQ, AB56 4PX, AB56 4PG, AB56 4QB, AB56 4PP, AB56 4QJ, AB56 4QU, AB56 4PT … See all
Transport links
- Aberdeen Airport 43.2 miles69.5 km
- Inverness Airport 43.7 miles70.3 km
- Keith Railway Station 10.3 miles16.7 km
- Elgin Railway Station 15.6 miles25 km
Hotels near Findochty Ad
- Victoria Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- The Royal Oak Hotel 2.8 miles4.4 km
- The Brig & Barrel Hotel 3 miles4.8 km
- Cullen Bay Hotel 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Seafield Arms 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Grant Arms Hotel 3.1 miles5 km
- The Mill House Hotel 3 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Marine Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Old Coach House Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Station Hotel Portsoy 3 8 miles12.9 km
Schools in Findochty
- Findochty Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 14 miles22.5 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Mayen House Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 15 miles24.1 km
- Borough Briggs Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Duffus House Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Ardmiddle House Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km