Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Portessie Bay
In or near Findochty.
Portessie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Portessie Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Portessie Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic vistas, it offers a striking example of the area's natural beauty. Visitors can observe diverse wildlife and enjoy coastal walks along the bay. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Highland region, featuring dramatic cliffs and expansive views of the sea.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6882, -2.9355
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 1SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-11152791 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portessie Bay?
- Portessie Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 1SU).
- What is Portessie Bay?
- Portessie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Portessie Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode AB56 1SU.
- How do I get to Portessie Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 1SU. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.