Findochty Castle

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Findochty Castle is a ruined 16th century L-plan tower house, near Findochty, Moray, Scotland, about 2.5 miles north-east of Buckie, and about 0.25 miles from the sea to the north. ()

Coordinates: 57°41'34"N, 2°54'54"W

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Findochty Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Buckpool Golf Club, Strathlene Golf Course, Findlater Castle, Craigmin Bridge.

3.2 miSW
Golf
Buckpool Golf Club
83 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of the Moray Firth coastline, Buckpool Golf Club offers a tranquil yet challenging round of golf in the United Kingdom. This picturesque golf course is a hidden gem for golf enthusiasts looking to experience the game amidst the backdrops...
~1040 ftW
Golf
Strathlene Golf Course
6 min walk • Nestled along the rugged coastline of the Moray Firth in the United Kingdom, Strathlene Golf Course offers golf enthusiasts a unique blend of history and scenic beauty. Established in 1938, this golf course is known for its challenging play and breathtaking views of...
5.3 miE
Forts and castles
Findlater Castle, Cullen
136 min walk • Findlater Castle is the old seat of the Earls of Findlater and Seafield, sitting on a 50-foot-high cliff overlooking the Moray Firth on the coast of Banff and Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
3.4 miS
Bridge
Craigmin Bridge, Buckie
87 min walk • Craigmin Bridge is an eighteenth century bridge within the grounds of Letterfourie House, in Moray, Scotland. Spanning the Burn of Letterfourie, it once formed part of the main approach road to the house.
2.4 miSE
Geologic formation, Natural attraction, Park
Bin of Cullen, Cullen
63 min walk • Bin of Cullen or Bin Hill is a hill in Moray, Scotland directly inland from Findochty. Bin of Cullen is 320 m in height and visible from considerable distances, such as Longman Hill to the east and Lossiemouth to the West.
3.3 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
Cullen Old Church, Cullen
84 min walk • Cullen Old Church is the parish church for Cullen and Deskford, in Moray. It was originally a part of the Roman Catholic Church, but has been a part of the Church of Scotland since the Scottish Reformation. John R.
2.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Green Castle, Portknockie
58 min walk • Green Castle is a naturally defended rocky outcrop in the village of Portknockie in Moray, Scotland, that was occupied successively by small promontory forts of the Iron Age and Pictish periods.
3.3 miE
Forts and castles
Cullen Castle, Cullen
85 min walk • Cullen Castle was a royal castle about 0.5 miles west of Cullen, Moray, Scotland, west of the burn of Deskford, and south of Seatown. The remains have been designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, accessible to the public. This is not to be confused with Cullen House or Castle of Cullen of Buchan.
4.6 miSW
Church
St Gregory's Church
119 min walk • St. Gregory's Church is a Roman Catholic church at Preshome near Buckie in north-east Scotland. It is protected as a category A listed building. Built in 1788, St. Gregory's was the first church building to be openly built by Catholics in Scotland since the Reformation of 1560.
2.2 miSW
57°40'35"N • 2°57'57"W
Buckie & District Fishing Heritage Centre, Buckie
56 min walk • Museum
2.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Victoria Park, Buckie
60 min walk • Victoria Park is a football ground in Buckie in north-east Scotland, which is the home ground of Highland Football League side Buckie Thistle. It is located at the junction of Midmar Street and South Pringle Street, 0.5 miles from the town centre.