There is a small stone jetty and the traditional way of life included fishing and agriculture.

In a north-north-east direction you can walk from Rockfield to Tarbat Ness, round the headland and return to Portmahomack on the other side of the peninsula.

This walk places the Moray Firth on your left with the opportunity to observe dolphins and occasional whales.

The first half, from Rockfield to Tarbat Ness is in a general north-north-west direction with the Moray Firth on the right-hand side.

You will be walking in a general south-south-west direction with more protected arm of the sea to your right-hand side.