Villages · Scottish Highlands
Portessie
In or near Findochty.
Portessie — a village in scotland highlands.
Ralph Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Portessie is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. Characterised by its coastal setting, it offers a glimpse into traditional Highland life. The village is known for its proximity to the Moray Firth, providing opportunities for coastal walks and local wildlife observation. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of rural Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6838, -2.9408
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 1TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640062 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ianstown
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Portessie Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
St Peter's Church ruins
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Rathven
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St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Rathven Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Strathlene Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.9 km
Buckie Cliff Terrace Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.1 km
Harbour, Buckie
Marinas · 1.2 km
Buckie Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.2 km
Buckie North Pier Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Buckie Light
Lighthouses · 1.2 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Portessie Bay
Portessie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
St Peter's Church ruins
St Peter's Church ruins — a church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven
St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground, Rathven — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Rathven Parish Church
Rathven Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Portessie
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Strathlene Holiday Park
Strathlene Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Findochty Caravan Park
Findochty Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping
Greencraig Pods, Caravan & Camping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Cullen Bay Hotel
Cullen Bay Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Cullen Bay Caravan Park
Cullen Bay Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Sandend Caravan Park
Sandend Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Seafield Arms Hotel, 84, 86 Mid Street, Keith
Seafield Arms Hotel, 84, 86 Mid Street, Keith in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay
Forbes Arms Hotel, Milltown of Rothiemay in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff
Railway Inn, 96 North Castle Street, Banff in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portessie?
- Portessie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 1TN).
- What is Portessie?
- Portessie — a village in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Portessie?
- Drivers can use postcode AB56 1TN.
- How do I get to Portessie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 1TN. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.