Portgordon is a small coastal village on the edge of the Moray Firth in Moray, north‑east Scotland. Originally developed as a fishing port it still shows that maritime heritage in its harbour, sea front and working boats, and offers good views across the firth where bottlenose dolphins and seabirds are often seen; it also sits within easy reach of the famous Speyside whisky region.
Today Portgordon is largely a quiet residential community with a mix of local fishermen, commuters and retirees, and a modest tourist trade from walkers, birdwatchers and people exploring nearby distilleries and coastal paths. The village retains a strong community spirit through local events and amenities, and memories of the old coastal railway line and 19th‑century development still mark its character.
Postcode districts covering Portgordon
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 11 miles17.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Buckie Place 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Garmouth Place 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Fochabers Place 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Mosstodloch Place 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Findochty Place 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Fochabers Lhanbryde Ward 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Portknockie Place 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Cullen Place 7.4 miles12 km
- Lhanbryde Place 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Keith and Cullen Ward 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Keith Place 8.6 miles13.9 km
Example postcodes in Portgordon
AB56 5QW, AB56 5RF, AB56 5RH, AB56 5RL, AB56 5QT, AB56 5QQ, AB56 5RZ, AB56 5RG, AB56 5GA … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 39.1 miles62.9 km
- Aberdeen Airport 44.1 miles70.9 km
- Keith Railway Station 8.1 miles13 km
- Elgin Railway Station 11 miles17.7 km
Hotels near Portgordon Ad
- The Brig & Barrel Hotel 1.9 miles3 km
- The Mill House Hotel 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- The Royal Oak Hotel 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Victoria Hotel 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Cullen Bay Hotel 6.8 miles11 km
- The Seafield Arms 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Grant Arms Hotel 7.5 miles12 km
- Marine Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Old Coach House Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Portgordon
- Portgordon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach Beach 9 miles14.5 km
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Borough Briggs Stadium 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Drummuir Castle Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Duffus House Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Ardmeallie House Estate 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Mayen House Estate 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Huntly Lodge Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Montcoffer House Estate 18.6 miles29.9 km