Findochty: Harbour, Coast and History

Findochty combines the history of a fishing harbour with a colourful marina, a walk along the beach and views across the village. This offers several ways to shape your travel plans: the development of the town, a coastal walk or travelling by bus. You can match these themes to your interests for your stay.

Harbour and historic traces

Findochty harbour was transformed into a bright, colourful marina. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the village developed into a lively fishing harbour. These two aspects mark distinct chapters in the town’s maritime history: the transformation of the harbour and Findochty’s earlier development as a fishing harbour.

Findochty dates back to the 15th century. Castle of Findochty is the remains of a 16th-century tower house and is also locally known as “Findochty” or “House of Findochty”. The dates distinguish the town’s long history from a specific building dating from the following century.

Findochty’s war memorial commemorates the First and Second World Wars. Alongside the history of its buildings, the memory of both wars is therefore a distinct historical theme. Together, the tower house and memorial offer different ways to explore the town’s past.

Coastal walk and views

A walk along Findochty Beach and the rocky headland offers eastward views towards Portknockie. The beach and headland are part of the same walk described here; the coastline views face east.

Findochty Church stands at the highest point in the village and offers views across the whole village. The views are therefore quite different: from the beach and rocky headland, you look east towards Portknockie; from the church, you see Findochty as a whole. If you want to combine coastal scenery with a view across the village, these are two distinct perspectives.

Moray Coast Trail and path surfaces

The waymarked Moray Coast Trail connects the coast and settlements of Moray over approximately 50 miles between Findhorn and Cullen. The trail includes asphalt, gravel and earth paths, as well as some beach and rocky sections. Many sections can also be used for cycling and horse riding, as well as walking. When planning, both your preferred activity and the ground surface are therefore relevant. The surfaces mentioned range from paved paths to beach and rock; conditions can vary. Check local conditions before setting out.

Travelling by bus

Findochty is served by Stagecoach bus route 35/X35. If you include this connection in your travel plans, check the latest times in the operator’s Journey Planner before travelling. This lets you consider the bus connection alongside the themes you want to shape your stay: local history, a coastal walk or views across the village.

Discover more destinations: Portgordon, Keith, Portknockie, Buckie, Dufftown, Aberlour, Burghead, Fochabers.

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