Buckie is best explored through its coastal paths and the history of the town. The Moray Coastal Trail runs directly through the town; the Speyside Way starts or ends here. The routes and sights mentioned offer specific points of reference, without implying that they all belong in the same day’s itinerary.
Coastal Paths and Different Routes
The Moray Coastal Trail runs directly through Buckie, passing rugged cliffs, caves, sheltered bays, fishing-village harbours and long sandy beaches. The entire route is said to take around 23 hours to walk. However, you can also divide the trail into sections between coastal communities from Buckie to Findhorn. This lets you choose between a longer walk and breaking the route into stages to suit your planned timeframe, without confusing the approximate total walking time with the duration of a single section.
Another named route is the Fishwives Path to Keith: it runs for about thirteen miles from Buckie to Keith and passes farms and crofts along the way. By contrast, the Moray Coastal Trail lets you choose sections between coastal communities. The Fishwives Walk also starts in Buckie. The Moray Coastal Route also runs directly through the town. The Speyside Way can start or end in Buckie. These routes therefore differ in their stated endpoints and in the described option to divide the coastal trail into sections.
History, Harbour and High Street
During the Second World War, many Norwegian and Danish refugees settled in Buckie. The town was often called “Little Norway” at the time. The Little Norway Project explores the history of the Norwegian and Danish communities in Buckie through archive sources, eyewitness accounts and personal stories, as well as storytelling. For a visit focused on culture, this topic offers a specific way to explore the town’s history, without requiring a particular itinerary.
Cluny Harbour is also part of Buckie’s history: the harbour was built in 1877 and was an important fishing harbour on the Moray Firth. Separately, Buckpool Harbour Park offers views across the Moray Firth towards Caithness. Buckie’s Victorian High Street has independent shops and complements the harbour’s history with a look at the town’s shopping street.
The Peter Anson Gallery is closed. However, at Buckie Library you can browse a catalogue of Peter Anson’s paintings free of charge. Check the library’s current access information before your visit. This keeps the gallery closure in mind when planning, while the catalogue remains a separate place to visit.
Golf and Practical Information
Two different course descriptions may be of interest to golf enthusiasts. Strathlene Buckie Golf Club was founded in 1877; Strathlene is a links golf course on a cliff. Buckpool Golf Club was built on sand and has fast, undulating fairways.
A regular bus service runs through Buckie and connects the town with the rest of Moray. If you include bus journeys in your plans, check the timetable for your chosen day. When looking for a hotel in Buckie, you can then choose based on the focus of your stay: coastal paths, local history or golf.
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