Dyke (Scottish Gaelic: Dìg) is a small village situated in the north of Scotland on the Moray coast, approximately 4 miles west of Forres. The origin of the name of the parish of Dyke is supposed to be the Gaelic word dìg, signifying a water drain or ditch. Dyke is situated close to Brodie Castle, Culbin Forest and the River Findhorn. It is also near to Macbeth's Hillock, thought to be the setting of Macbeth's meeting with the witches in Shakespeare's play.

Dyke Scottish Gaelic: Dìg
Dyke Location within Moray
Council area	Moray
Lieutenancy area	Moray
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	FORRES
Postcode district	IV36
Dialling code	01309
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Moray
Scottish Parliament	Moray
List of places UK Scotland 57.604°N 3.693°W / 57.604; -3.693

There are two church buildings in Dyke: the still functional Dyke Parish Church, built in 1781, and the old East Church, which was an old Presbyterian church built in 1856 on land given to the town by the Brodie family, still major landowners in the region. This old church was closed in the mid 20th century and used as a potato barn for many decades, a fate common to many old churches in the region. It is now in use as a bed and breakfast establishment.

Education

Today the village contains a popular primary school.

Secondary students are in the catchment zone of Forres Academy in Forres.[1]

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External links

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