📌 Village in Moray
★★
Knock knock. What’s here? A quiet harbour, smart streets of low-rise fishing cottages, and the truly spectacular sea stack Bow Fiddle Rock. Yes – one of the most memorable bits of coastal scenery on the Scottish mainland can be found on the outskirts of this village, with paths continuing around the headland towards Cullen Bay. As for the rest of Portknockie – this 17th century planned settlement is often overlooked in favour of bigger Cullen, but should offer peace and quiet even at the height of the summer season; there’s also a very well-reviewed fish and chip shop.
🌍 Location
📌 Moray
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 489685
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.703144,-2.858393
🚶 The harbour is a short walk downhill from the village centre, and Bow Fiddle Rock only a few minutes further. The coast path in both directions is easily accessible.
🚌 Portknockie lies on the Aberdeen to Elgin bus route.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Walk: Portessie to Portknockie – on the dolphin trail ★★★ (map: violet)
>> Walk: Whale of a time at Bow Fiddle Rock ★★★★ (map: blue)
<3 mi away
>> Cullen page: Cullen ★★★ & village sights (2 mi →)
>> Findochty ★★★ (2 mi ←)
>> Walk: Litter-free approach to the Bin of Cullen ★★★ (2 mi ↓, map: orange)
Hello port Mickie
My name is Al and I have been to port Mickie when I was very young. I have family there and I would love to visit again. If anyone has any suggestions for me to where to visit I would appreciate the help. I live in Canada in a small port town
Hi Al,
If you look at the “Find a place” map on this page, you should be able to see what there is to do locally! Hope that helps.
Darn spell check
I meant to say portnockie