Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Hopeman
Also known as: Hudaman
Hopeman — village in Moray, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hopeman is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,700 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Moray, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.7067°, -3.4342°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hopeman (Scots: Houpmin, Scottish Gaelic: Hudaman) is a seaside village in Moray, Scotland, it is situated on the coast of the Moray Firth, founded in 1805 to house and re-employ people displaced during the Highland clearances. According to the 2011 census, Hopeman has a population of 1,724 and approximately 701 households.
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Background
Description
The village was founded around 1805 by Laird William Young of Inverugie who brought displaced Gaelic families from Campbelltown to establish a fishing industry in Hopeman. The settlement was expanded with the building of a harbour in 1865 by Admiral Archibald Duff of Drummuir. The harbour was used as a fishing port and Hopeman stone from the nearby Greenbrae and Clashach quarries were shipped from the harbour. The old part of Hopeman has a grid-iron street layout. The main part of the village is set back from the beach and there is a village green with playing fields, a playground and a skate park). The B9012 passes west to east to the south of the village. The main street, Harbour Street,…
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- Coordinates
- 57.7067, -3.4342
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 5SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Population
- 1,700
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009714 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hopeman (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hopeman Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 9628.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hopeman Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Hopeman War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Hopeman Bicentenery Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Station Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.5 km
West Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
Hopeman harbour
Marinas · 0.5 km
Inverugie House
Manor houses · 1.1 km
Inverugie Castle
Castles · 1.1 km
Camus Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Cummingston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Clasach Cove
Caves · 1.5 km
Clarkly Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Hopeman is a village located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of approximately 1,700. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,700
- Constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hopeman
75 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Hopeman →
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Covesea Skerries Lighthouse
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Highlands
Duffus Castle
Duffus Castle — castle in Moray, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Follies · Scottish Highlands
Forteath Mausoleum
Forteath Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Inverugie Castle
Inverugie Castle — castle near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum
Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum — museum in Moray, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Highlands
Lossiemouth Harbour
Lossiemouth Harbour — harbour at Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Roseisle beach viewpoint
Roseisle beach viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Sculptor’s Cave
Sculptor’s Cave — cave and archaeological site in Moray, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Peter's Kirk, Duffus
St Peter's Kirk, Duffus — church and churchyard ruins in Duffus, Moray, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Moray Coast Trail
50-mile coastal path along the Moray Firth — dolphin-watching, fishing villages.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Compass rose
Compass rose — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Burghead Well (Pictish)
Burghead Well (Pictish) — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Doorie Hill
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Knock of Alves, Fort
Knock of Alves, Fort — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Highlands
Drainie Old Parish Church
Drainie Old Parish Church — a historic house in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · Scottish Highlands
Inverugie House
Inverugie House — a manor in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Burghead Museum
Burghead Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Hopeman Memorial Hall
Hopeman Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Hopeman War Memorial
Hopeman War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Hopeman Bicentenery Monument
Hopeman Bicentenery Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Station Caravan Park
Station Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 3📷 5Where to eat & stay near Hopeman
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Station Caravan Park
Station Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Burghead Beach Caravan Park
Burghead Beach Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Silver Sands Leisure Park
Silver Sands Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
North Alves Holiday Park
North Alves Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Riverside Caravan Park Elgin
Riverside Caravan Park Elgin — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Mansion House Hotel & Country Club
Mansion House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hopeman?
- Hopeman is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 5SJ).
- What is Hopeman?
- Hopeman — village in Moray, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hopeman?
- Drivers can use postcode IV30 5SJ.
- Is Hopeman free to visit?
- Yes, Hopeman is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hopeman?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 5SJ. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.