SORRY - NO FURTHER BOOKINGS ARE BEING TAKEN FOR 2011.The cottage is pretty much fully booked and we are making several improvements to the property over the year. Bookings already made are secure and there is no change to rates, terms or conditions. If anyone has any questions or needs reminding when they have booked the cottage for please e-mail or phone.Thank you.

'Morayview' is a small traditional self-catering cottage available year round in the delightful coastal village of Portgordon, one mile west from the fishing town of Buckie.

The cottage offers the following:

• Double Bedroom with stunning view across the Moray Firth
• Large Living Room with wood burning stove, TV/VHS/DVD and reclining leather armchairs
• Modern, fitted Kitchen, with microwave and washing machine
• Dining Room with seating for four people
• Extensive video and games library for indoor entertainment
• The cottage is double glazed throughout with gas central heating

Electricity and gas is included in the price, as are some logs and kindling.Bed linen and towels for four people are also included. There is a large futon in the living room comfortable for sleeping two adults. Dogs are welcome, and the cottage is non-smoking throughout.

Portgordon was established in 1797 by Alexander, the 4th Duke of Gordon. The large harbour, packed with herring boats in it's heyday, is now used by a few pleasure craft, and small fishing boats which can be seen emptying their lobster pots just off the coast during the summer. Portgordon was one of the last places in Scorland to receive electric street lamps, the old gas lamps giving the village the nickname of "Gastoun".

The characterfull Post Office is open daily, and sells papers, cards, home-bakes and logs/kindling. There is also a hairdressers and a convenience store. The bus stop situated fifty metres from Morayview serves Inverness, Elgin, Buckie, Banff and Aberdeen direct.

For wildlife enthusiasts there is a seal colony to the east of Portgordon, just two hundred metres from Morayview. The mainly Gray and Atlantic seals rest on the rocks when the tide is out and can often be heard barking at each other. On a summer's day up to eighteen seals can be seen.Portgordon harbour is usually thronging with bird activity, especially when the tide is retreating; Ringed Plovers, Oystercatchers, Curlews and Sanderlings mix with various types of gull scavaging for food. Herons often frequent the harbour and water inlets along the coast, and the hedgerows and fields inland contain various finches, wrens etc.


Only four miles away is Spey Bay, home of the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre where there are regular talks, walks and displays exploring the wildlife of the River Spey Firth Wildlife Centre. Ospreys and seals can often be seen fishing for salmon. The Moray dolphins can sometimes be seen playing out to sea, and there are regular dolphin cruises from Buckie aboard the Gemini Explorer.

The Speyside Way and the Moray Coastal Cycle Route are just yards from the back door. Morayview rental includes two bikes for you to explore the local area. Additionally, there are plenty of local walks to suit people of all abilities.

One mile to the east lies the coastal town of Buckie, a thriving market town where you will find many local ammenities such as supermarkets, chemists, confectioners, butchers, cafes and a wide choice of take-away food. The large harbour hosts the Moray Firths principal fishing fleet, as well as being a gateway for local timber exports and having maintenance and repair facilities for vessels up to the size of a small ferry. Lifeboats are also produced and serviced here, and you will see these being put through their paces out to sea.

Further east are the beautiful fishing villages of Findochty, Portknockie, Cullen, Sandend and Portsoy. There are many walks along this spectacular coast. West of Portgordon is Spey Bay, Fochabers (where you can visit the Baxter's Visitor Centre and see soup being made) and Elgin, home of the historic Elgin Cathedral.

The Malt Whisky Trail and Castle Trail are not far away. You will find details of all the local distilleries and places to visit in the Information Folder in the cottage. O.S. maps are provided to help you find your way around.

For photography, the Moray Firth offers stunning coastal scenery, an abundance of wildlife and a depth of character that will bring out the artistic side in you. Morayview is adorned with such photos of the local area, both colour and black and white, which show off the beauty of this part of Scotland.