• Local activities include golfing, coastal walks, many suitable for cyclists. Malt Whisky, Castle and Heritage Trails are all easily accessible.

• Within easy reach are the marine aquarium at MacDuff, Duff House in Banff, the Buckie Drifter Museum, the Scottish Tartan museum in Keith and Baxter's of Speyside.

• Other activities include pony trekking, mountain biking, fishing, sea angling and bird watching. Dolphin spotting cruises are available nearby.

• The clean sandy beaches and viaduct of Cullen is a short walk from the house.

• Portknockie has a Post Office and Grocers, Newsagent and General Store, Chemist, Chip Shop, Ladies hairdresser, Hotel and Inn. There is a small harbour with a slipway at Portknockie as well as a children's paddling pool.

• Local pubs restaurants and coffee shops and galleries in nearby Cullen and Findochty

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