Rathven, Buckie, AB56 4DG

Buckie is a burgh town on the Moray Firth coast of Scotland. Historically part of Banffshire, it was the largest town in the county until the administrative area was abolished in 1975. Today it remains the third largest settlement in the Moray council area after Elgin and Forres. According to the General Register Office for Scotland, Buckie was ranked number 75 in the list of population estimates for settlements in Scotland in mid‑year 2006. The town is virtually equidistant to Banff to the east and Elgin to the west, with both approximately 17 miles distant, while Keith lies 12 miles to the south by road. The postal district AB 56 identifies the area within the UK postal system, and the town’s coastal setting on the Moray Firth provides a characteristic maritime environment for residents and visitors alike.