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Encyclopedia > Findochty

Findochty is a village in Scotland.


Findochty (pronounced 'Finechty') stands on the shores of the Moray Firth. With its painted cottages, a scenic harbour overlooked at the west by the local war memorial, and at the east by the white painted Church of Scotland, Findochty is a jewel of the north east of Scotland.


The village has basic amenities including a pub, small supermarket, library, and a pharmacy. There is a caravan site at the west of the village, conveniently sited near The Admirals pub. The caravan site is very tidy, and has facilities for touring caravans and camping. There are some fixed pitch vans on site. The caravan park looks out onto a rock formation known as the Edindoune, and a bay past which the schools of Moray Firth dolphins can sometimes be seen. For sailors, there is a well serviced marina, with ample pontoons. The harbour is well protected from the elements by sturdy quays, one of which is topped with a small lighthouse.


There are coastal walks both east and west. To the east are cliffs, studded with caves. The cliffs are the home to myriad seabirds. There are substantial rock formations such as the Priest Craigs, and the Horses Head. West of the village lies the 18 hole Strathlene golf course which caters for day members. The golf course is bounded to the north by coastal footpaths and low cliffs, making the errant drive from some tees particularly costly. At the south side of the course lies the road linking Findochty to Portessie and Strathlene. Adjacent to this can be seen the remains of a small castle, or keep. Access to the castle is not normally permitted as it is located in the midst of a working farm.


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Ports.org.uk / Findochty (208 words)
In 1716 the Ords brought thirteen men and four boys from Fraserburgh under contract to fish from Findochty, and for a time the harbour was busy with landings of herring and white fish.
Today the fishing boats have moved to larger harbours, and Findochty harbour is used mostly by pleasure craft, watched over by the statue of a seated fisherman by local artist Correna Cowie.
Findochty also plays host to Friends of Moray Firth Dolphins who run pleasure trips from the harbour out into the bay.
Findochty Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland (439 words)
As early as the 1400s the village of Findochty crowded around the natural harbour known as Crooked Haven.
But the expansion from 1877 of nearby Buckie provided a better harbour, and by the middle of the 1900s much of Findochty's fleet was operating from there instead.
Findochty oozes character and is well worth a visit.
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