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.
Regions
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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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Driftwood Apartment in Nairn - Sleeps 2
Ground floor apartment in Nairn on Moray Coast. Sleeps two people in one bedroom. -
Ashlyn, nr Banff - Sleeps 6
Whitehills, a quiet residential seaside village on the Moray Firth, famous for its small fishing boats, dolphin colony, and a newly constructed boating marina. A traditional cosy holiday cottage, just a sh... -
Elephant House Eco Home, Nairn for 2 People
Eco-friendly, modern cabin in seven acres of unspoilt natural woodland, eight miles south of Nairn. Sleeps two people in one bedroom. -
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. -
Grace Cottage in Portknockie - Sleeps 6
Detached cottage in Portknockie sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
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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. -
Hazledene Fishing Cottage in Banff - Sleeps 5
Semi-detached holiday cottage in Banff, Moray on seashore. Sleeps up to five people in two bedrooms. -
Slioch Cottage near Nairn - Sleeps 2
Cream washed cottage in the village of Auldearn, two miles from Nairn. Sleeps 2 in one bedroom
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Mill Shore Cottage, North East Coast - Sleeps 4
These two very comfortable semi-detached holiday cottages (26817 and 26818) occupy a stunning elevated position on the headland just outside the beautiful village of Pennan. Both properties boast fantastic... -
Hamely Hoose in Buckie Sleeps 6
End-terrace fisherman's cottage in the town of Buckie. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms.