Portknockie is a historic fishing
village along this stunning bit of coastline. You can walk from Findochty along
the old railway line, about 2 miles along the coastal path. It’s a well
maintained path and is suitable for buggies and cycling. Visit Bow Fiddle rock,
a stunning rock formation, 50 feet high and composed of quartzite rock it forms
a large sea arch. The Victoria Hotel serves good food both at lunchtime and in
the evening.
If you’re feeling energetic
continue walking along the railway line from Portknockie, or take the coastal
path past Bow Fiddle rock and walk along the stunning sandy beach to Cullen.
There is a good choice of cafes and small shops in Cullen, and no visit would
be complete without one of its infamous ice creams! There is also a fish and
chip shop and an excellent Chinese takeaway.
The ruins of Findlater Castle
stand on a rocky promontory projecting out into the sea some two miles east of
Cullen and a mile west of Sandend. Brown tourist signs direct you from the A98
to a parking area at a farm, Barnyards of Findlater, and from here it is a half
mile walk along a good grassy path to the interpretive board on the cliffs
behind the castle.
Leaving from Buckie on the
beautiful Moray Firth Coast and awarded a 4 Star Tour rating from the Scottish
Tourist Board, the Moray Firth Dolphins, various species of whale and a wide
range sea birds are often spotted on our tours, the dolphins regularly seen
showing off around the boat!
