Burghead is a compact coastal village on the shores of the Moray Firth in Moray, Scotland, sited on a striking rocky headland with a small harbour and sandy stretches. The headland preserves the remains of one of the largest known Pictish promontory forts, and several carved Pictish slabs - the so‑called Burghead Bulls - were found there and are now displayed in the Elgin Museum; walkers and birdwatchers also enjoy views over the firth where dolphins and seabirds are commonly seen.
Historically a Pictish stronghold and later a busy fishing port (notably herring), Burghead retains a strong local identity and a tight‑knit community while its economy today mixes fishing, local services and tourism. It’s within easy reach of towns such as Elgin and Lossiemouth, making it a pleasant base for exploring the north coast of Moray.
Postcode districts covering Burghead
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 7.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hopeman Place 1.7 miles
- Heldon and Laich Ward 4.4 miles
- Kinloss Place 5.4 miles
- Findhorn Place 5.5 miles
- Lossiemouth Place 6.9 miles
- Elgin City North Ward 6.9 miles
- Elgin Place 7.2 miles
- Elgin City South Ward 7.4 miles
- Forres Place 8.2 miles
- South Forres Place 9.1 miles
Example postcodes in Burghead
IV30 5UL, IV30 5UG, IV30 5UT, IV30 5UY, IV30 5TX, IV30 5GS, IV30 5XP, IV30 5UA, IV30 5WT … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 23.8 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 58.7 miles
- Elgin Railway Station 7.3 miles
- Forres Railway Station 8.4 miles
Hotels near Burghead Ad
- The harbour inn 0.7 miles
- Laichmoray Hotel 3 7.3 miles
- The Mansion House Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Poseidon's 6.8 miles
- Firth Hotel & Restaurant 3 7.2 miles
- Sunninghill Hotel 4 7 miles
- Eight Acres Hotel 3 6 miles
- GOLF View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant 4 6.8 miles
- The Mansefield Hotel 4 6.9 miles
- Golf View Hotel 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Burghead
- Burghead Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Duffus House Estate 3.6 miles
- Findhorn Foundation Universal Hall Theatre 5.4 miles
- Borough Briggs Stadium 6.7 miles
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 7.4 miles
- Culbin Sandhills Hill 7.8 miles
- Altyre House Estate 10.3 miles
- Aucheorn Estate 14.7 miles
- Dunphail House Estate 14.7 miles
- Geanies House Estate 14.9 miles