Kintrae is a period property which sits beautifully in the heart of the town with all local facilities within easy walking distance including the starting point of the Speyside Way a popular walkers route through the famous Spey estuary and valley. Within a short drive are several picturesque golf courses including Cullen, Spey Bay, Buckpool, Strathlene and slightly further afield Nairn and Dunbar and Castle Stuart to name but a few.
Portknockie is a historic fishing village along this stunning bit of coastline. You can walk from Findochty along the old railway line, about 2 miles along the coastal path. It’s a well maintained path and is suitable for buggies and cycling. Visit Bow Fiddle rock, a stunning rock formation, 50 feet high and composed of quartzite rock it forms a large sea arch. The Victoria Hotel serves good food both at lunchtime and in the evening.
If you’re feeling energetic continue walking along the railway line from Portknockie, or take the coastal path past Bow Fiddle rock and walk along the stunning sandy beach to Cullen. There is a good choice of cafes and small shops in Cullen, and no visit would be complete without one of its infamous ice creams! There is also a fish and chip shop and an excellent Chinese takeaway.
The ruins of Findlater Castle stand on a rocky promontory projecting out into the sea some two miles east of Cullen and a mile west of Sandend. Brown tourist signs direct you from the A98 to a parking area at a farm, Barnyards of Findlater, and from here it is a half mile walk along a good grassy path to the interpretive board on the cliffs behind the castle.
Leaving from Buckie on the beautiful Moray Firth Coast and awarded a 4 Star Tour rating from the Scottish Tourist Board, the Moray Firth Dolphins, various species of whale and a wide range sea birds are often spotted on our tours, the dolphins regularly seen showing off around the boat!
Lovely B&B. Clean room, comfortable beds and lovely shower room. We didn’t have an evening meal but the breakfasts were amazing. Cannot fail to recommend Kintrae to everyone. Hope to be back sometime soon. The photo is from the sun lounge that looks over the Moray Firth.
Liz Knight
2nd time we’ve stayed here, Jackie & Mike ( & don’t forget Archie) do everything to make your stay comfortable & welcoming. This is our must stay place in Buckie, love it. The house is very comfortable with all mod cons & use of a fridge & dining room if your having a take away.
Tracy Clark
This is the perfect solution if you want to visit the Moray Coast. The b&b is so cute, comfortable and clean, the room was lovely, and the breakfast was amazing (you can custom it if you don’t want to eat something and veg options available as well!)! Jackie and Mike are so friendly and nice. I am definitely very satisfied with having chosen this b & b for my weekend.
Sara Petagna
Absolutely outstanding homely friendly and and a warm welcome from Jackie and Mike the food is fantastic breakfast and evening meals to restaurant standards well located easy to park would recommend to anyone visiting Buckie.
Neil Duncan
Jackie and Mike were fabulous hosts and so fun! And Jackie’s cooking is simply amazing!! We were only there 2 nights, but it was a wonderful part of our trip to Scotland. There wasn’t a lot to do in Buckie, but lots of great scenery nearby. Definitely worth a visit. (And I highly recommend you have at least one of Jackie’s dinners too. Yum!!)
Ann Brown
