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The fishing community formed on the northern Banffshire coast, in the eastern part of the country. The town lies between Banff and Elgin. Opinions differ as to the origin of the name. Some believe the origin lies in a type of seashell, baccinum, found in the area. Others hold that the name represents the herds of gathering male deer. John Hay owned the territory and leased the properties to John Young in 1362. By the mid 1600s, Buckie had approximately 40 residents and 14 fishing boats. Before the development of a harbour, the boats were small enough that anglers merely drug them ashore.
The community formed by combining four different villages and renaming the area Buckie. In 1727, Young established a fishing station, constructed a harbour and five houses on the coast for fishing families. The Gordon family of Cluny constructed the lay out of Buckie, which began with the town square and two streets bisecting the centre, forming the town grid. Houses developed along the upper and lower levels of the coast. Shipbuilding and associated industries soon emerged. By 1842, the harbour held 48 small and 117 fishing vessels, making Buckie a prosperous community.
The wealthy built grand manor estates. The Gordons reconstructed the harbour in 1877, building one of the finest structures in Scotland at the time. By 1913, the harbour had a large fleet of steam drifters. The North Sea oil discovery provided numerous employment opportunities for the residents of Buckie and surrounding areas, beginning in the 1970s.
Activities and Attractions
The Buckie quayside is an interesting and busy location. Visitors might see all types of vessels entering or exiting the harbour after obtaining service at the local shipyard. Over 100 dolphins frolic in the harbour area frequently and cruises offer the chance to see marine life in other destinations.
From the waterfront, visitors may embark on a journey across the Speyside Way, a specially designed paved path that begins in Buckie, travels along the coast and into the nearby Grampian Mountains.
Stroll around the community and visit the Buckie town square, which has a collection of interesting Victorian styled buildings and commemorative statues.
The Inchgower Distillery manufactures a single malt whiskey and has been in business for well over 100 years. Visitors to the location learn all the processes involved in making a fine, aged Scotch whiskey. Learn how distilleries create different types and the ingredients and steps necessary that produce the final product.
Visitors interested in the sport of golf might venture to the Strathlene Golf Club in Buckie. Besides amazing views over the Moray Firth, parts of the course exceed 120 years of age. A 14 bay driving range or the putt and pitch area allow individuals to hone their skills. The modern bi-level clubhouse features a fully stocked bar, serving beverages and meals.
Places To Stay and Dining
Guests enjoy rural settings with spectacular views when staying at some of the hotels Buckie has to offer. Other venues, located near the heart of the community, afford guests the convenience of being close to the harbour.
Guests need not wait for a Sunday carvery to enjoy a complete roast dinner at the Mill House Restaurant. Dine on tender roast beef with all the trimmings any day of the week. Try braised steak chausseur, served in a red wine mushroom sauce with specially prepared vegetables.
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