Hopeman is a small coastal village in north‑east Moray, Scotland, sitting on the shore of the Moray Firth. It’s characterised by wide sandy beaches, rocky coves and a compact harbour that reflect its origins as a fishing settlement; the coastline and nearby headlands make it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and people hoping to spot the area’s marine wildlife.
The village has a strong community feel with local clubs and seasonal events, and its economy still mixes fishing and local services with tourism and commuting to larger towns. Within easy reach of Elgin and other centres, Hopeman blends a working‑coast atmosphere with the quieter rhythms of rural north‑east Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Hopeman
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Burghead Place 1.7 miles
- Heldon and Laich Ward 3.5 miles
- Lossiemouth Place 5.2 miles
- Elgin City North Ward 5.7 miles
- Elgin Place 6 miles
- Elgin City South Ward 6.4 miles
- Kinloss Place 6.7 miles
- Findhorn Place 7 miles
- Lhanbryde Place 9.3 miles
- Forres Place 9.5 miles
Example postcodes in Hopeman
IV30 5TD, IV30 5SQ, IV30 5PJ, IV30 5SP, IV30 5TE, IV30 5TP, IV30 5TN, IV30 5SN, IV30 5TQ … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 25.4 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 57.6 miles
- Elgin Railway Station 6.2 miles
- Forres Railway Station 9.7 miles
Hotels near Hopeman Ad
- The harbour inn 2.3 miles
- Laichmoray Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- The Mansion House Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Poseidon's 5.1 miles
- Firth Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.6 miles
- GOLF View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant 4 5.1 miles
- Sunninghill Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Golf View Hotel 3 5.1 miles
- Stotfield Hotel 3 5.2 miles
- Eight Acres Hotel 3 5 miles
Schools in Hopeman
- Hopeman Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Duffus House Estate 2.3 miles
- Borough Briggs Stadium 5.5 miles
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 5.7 miles
- Findhorn Foundation Universal Hall Theatre 6.9 miles
- Culbin Sandhills Hill 9.4 miles
- Altyre House Estate 11.4 miles
- Aucheorn Estate 15.7 miles
- Dunphail House Estate 15.8 miles
- Geanies House Estate 16.3 miles