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Simpsons Ice Cream in Buckie is a sweet little stop just off the harbour, known for serving rich, locally‑made scoops that taste like proper old‑fashioned ice cream. With classic flavours, seasonal specials, and that unmistakable creamy texture, it’s a favourite for families wandering the seafront or anyone looking to enjoy a treat on a sunny Moray day. It’s the kind of place where you grab a cone, take a slow walk toward the water, and feel like summer has properly arrived.

The Galley in Lossiemouth is a well‑loved fish and chip shop located at 63 Clifton Road, known for generous portions, fresh fish, and friendly service. It’s one of the town’s most popular takeaways, especially with locals heading to the beach or harbour.

The Buckie Fishing Heritage Centre is a small but wonderfully niche museum celebrating the town’s long, proud connection to the sea. Inside, you’ll find model boats, old photographs, tools of the trade, and stories of the skippers and crews who shaped Buckie’s identity. It’s run by passionate volunteers who preserve everything from traditional boatbuilding to the community’s deep fishing‑family history, making it a warm, authentic glimpse into Buckie’s maritime past.

The Findhorn Heritage Centre is a welcoming, hands‑on museum that brings the village’s fishing and maritime past to life. Set just beside the old Ice House, it offers a warm, engaging look at the people who shaped Findhorn — from salmon fishers and boatbuilders to the families who lived by the tides. With its mix of artefacts, stories, and coastal history, it’s the perfect place to understand how this small village grew around the sea and the bay that still defines it today.

The Findhorn Ice House is a striking, turf‑roofed relic of the village’s fishing past, tucked just above the shoreline where the bay meets the dunes. Once used to store blocks of winter ice for preserving salmon, it now stands as an atmospheric reminder of Findhorn’s maritime heritage — a cool, echoing chamber of stone that feels half‑hidden, half‑mythic, and entirely rooted in the rhythms of the Moray coast.

The Crown & Anchor in Findhorn is a cosy, characterful pub‑restaurant perched right on the waterfront, known for its warm welcome, hearty Scottish fare, and unbeatable views across the bay. With its traditional stone exterior, crackling fires, and a menu built around fresh local seafood, it’s the kind of place where you can settle in for a relaxed meal, watch the tides shift, and feel the easy charm of Findhorn’s coastal village life wrap around you.

The Coulard Inn in Lossiemouth is a warm, friendly pub‑restaurant known for its hearty comfort food, generous portions, and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Just a short stroll from the beach, it’s a favourite with locals and visitors alike for its welcoming staff, good value meals, and a cosy spot to unwind after a day by the Moray Firth.

The Old Bridge of Livet is a beautifully weathered packhorse bridge dating to at least the 18th century, sitting quietly just a mile from Glenlivet Distillery. Once built with three arches, only two survive today after the devastating Muckle Spate of 1829. Its high central arch, mossy stones, and woodland setting make it one of Glenlivet’s most charming little historic spots easy to miss, but unforgettable when found

Blairfindy Castle is a late‑1500s L‑plan tower house built for the Gordon family and later used as a hunting seat by the Earls of Huntly. Burned after the Jacobite rising of 1745 and left derelict for centuries, it has now been carefully conserved, allowing visitors to step inside its atmospheric stone shell. Set above the River Livet and surrounded by rolling hills, it’s a quiet, evocative stop full of history and Highland character

Drumin Castle stands on a steep ridge overlooking the Livet and Avon, built in the late 1300s for the powerful Stewart family and later held by the Gordons. Though now a ruin, its thick stone walls, vaulted cellar, fireplaces, and surviving parapet fragments give a vivid sense of medieval life. The site is peaceful, scenic, and perfect for a short wander with a strong sense of history

Logie Steading is a charming countryside destination where historic sandstone farm buildings now house independent shops, a gallery, a brilliant café, craft studios, and a second‑hand bookshop all surrounded by gardens and spectacular walks along the River Findhorn. It’s a gentle, family‑friendly place to spend a few hours browsing, eating, and exploring the estate’s woodland and riverside paths.