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Hopeman

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Hopeman

Hopeman sits on the route: 15 minutes from Lossiemouth, 43km from Dunrobin Castle.

Hopeman is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,710, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hopeman sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hopeman to your route.

About Hopeman

Hopeman (Scots: Houpmin, Scottish Gaelic: Hudaman) is a seaside village in Moray, Scotland, it is situated on the coast of the Moray Firth, founded in 1805 to house and re-employ people displaced during the Highland clearances. According to the 2011 census, Hopeman has a population of 1,724 and approximately 701

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Where is Hopeman located?

Hopeman is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.7068 latitude, -3.4343 longitude.

What is the population of Hopeman?

Hopeman has a population of approximately 1,710 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,710
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.7068, -3.4343

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Hopeman

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Bow Fiddle Rock

Sea arch shaped like the tip of a fiddle bow, a short walk from the village of Portknockie on the Moray coast. At dawn the quartzite arch glows pink and doubles in the still water; dolphins pass close inshore.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Glenmorangie Distillery

A famed Highland single malt distillery on the Dornoch Firth near Tain, offering tours and tastings on the NC500.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Chanonry Point

One of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.

42 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Dunrobin Castle

A fairytale French-château-style castle with formal gardens and falconry displays on the NC500's east coast.

43 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Clava Cairns

A serene cluster of 4,000-year-old burial cairns and standing stones near Inverness, beloved by Outlander fans.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Culloden Battlefield

The moor where the 1746 Jacobite rising was crushed, now a moving memorial and visitor centre near Inverness.

47 km · about 55 min drive

historic highway

The Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)

Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Hopeman

  • 42 kmChanonry PointOne of the best places in Europe to spot bottlenose dolphins from the shore, a spit on the Black Isle near Inverness.
  • 58 kmThe Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.
  • 67 kmCairngorm Mountain FunicularA funicular railway climbing high into the Cairngorms near Aviemore for panoramic alpine views and winter snowsports.
  • 73 kmWhaligoe Steps365 hand-built flagstone steps zigzagging down a 76m cliff to a hidden natural harbour where herring boats once landed. Unsigned from the A99 south of Wick: most NC500 traffic drives straight past.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

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