The northeast coast holds some of Scotland's best coastal scenery, particularly the Moray Coast from Spey Bay to Fraserburgh.
Here you'll find some picturesque little villages clinging to the cliffs like limpets, and miles of windswept, deserted sandy beaches. Portsoy, Pennan, Gardenstown and Crovie are all well worth visiting, and there are great beaches at Cullen, Lossiemouth, Rosehearty and Sunnyside. Other highlights in the region include the beautiful Duff House, the working abbey at Pluscarden, and Findhorn, famous worldwide for its alternative, spiritual community.
The two largest towns along the coast are the hard-working, no-nonsense fishing ports of Peterhead and Fraserburgh, both linked by a regular bus service from Aberdeen. Fochabers, Elgin and Forres are all on the main Aberdeen-Inverness bus route and served regularly, and trains between Aberdeen and Inverness stop at Elgin and Forres. Otherwise, public transport is somewhat limited and it can be difficult getting to the more out-of-the-way places without your own transport.
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The Coastal Carriage
Small railway carriage for two overlooking the sea. Simple and refined in a lovely position. No electricity, spring water, log stove & the views. Rekindle!
North East Coast Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Old Salthouse Sleeps 5 Moray Firth
Detached cottage located in the coastal village of Hopeman on shores of the Moray Firth, 7 miles from Elgin. Sleep five people in two bedrooms.
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Seatown, Gardenstown - Sleeps 4
Set just a few yards from the seafront this cosy, detached, holiday cottage is an ideal retreat for visitors to this charming village, set at the foot of the cliffs. Gardenstown has a long history of sea f... -
The Steading Tower in Kinloss near Findhorn - Sleeps 4
Stone built tower set on the edge of the village of Kinloss on the Moray Coast. Sleeps four people in two bedrooms. -
Squirrel Lodge Apartment near Croy
This first floor apartment, located just two miles from Croy in the stunning Scottish Highlands sleeps two people. -
Moray Mirth Cottage in Portknockie - Sleeps 6
Detached cottage is in the village of Portknockie near to Cullen and can sleep six people in three bedrooms. Phenomenal range of extras from Skye Sports to Sonos System -
Portknockie Cottage, Moray Firth - Sleeps 6
Portknockie is one of a string of picturesque old fishing villages along the beautiful Moray Firth coast and this charming semi-detached cottage sits in a quiet residential street a short walk from .... -
Low Shore in Whitehills near Banfff- Sleeps 5
This cosy cottage situated in the coastal village of Whitehills to the east of Banff overlooking the North Sea and Moray Firth. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms. -
The Aul' Bank, nr Banff - Sleeps 4
This unusual holiday property has been imaginatively converted from the local bank to extremely good effect. It features a wonderful spiral staircase which ascends from the bright, airy living room to the ... -
Family House, Cullen, Moray - Sleeps 7
Sitting at the edge of an unspoiled fishing village adjacent to open countryside this charming classic 1930’s family house retains many period features giving it an old fashioned charm. Bright .... -
Slaters Fisherman's Cottage in Portknockie - Sleeps 8
Detached fisherman's cottage in the middle of Portknockie on Moray Coast. Sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.