Buckie

Buckie is a coastal town and fishing port in Moray, Scotland, situated on the Moray Firth coast. It lies within the Moray council area and forms the main local center for the surrounding communities, including nearby villages such as Portessie. The town’s waterfront has long been associated with maritime activity, and Buckie Harbour remains a focal point for fishing vessels and leisure craft.

Historically, Buckie grew from a small harbour into a significant herring port in the 18th and 19th centuries, with shipyards and related industries contributing to its development. The harbour and its processing facilities supported the town’s fishing economy for many decades. As the industry evolved in the 20th century, Buckie experienced changes in fleet size and operations, but marine links and the harbour continued to shape the local economy and identity.

Today, Buckie has a diversified economy that retains a fishing presence alongside retail, services, and tourism. The town provides educational and community facilities for residents and acts as a service center for the wider hinterland. It remains reachable by road and bus services, while rail links once serving Buckie were part of the Great North of Scotland Railway network; the local station closed in the mid-20th century.

Buckie’s character reflects its maritime heritage, with historic streets, a working harbour, and access to the scenic Moray Firth coastline. The surrounding area offers coastal scenery and connections to other Aberdeenshire and Moray towns, contributing to its regional role and appeal.