Moray Firth

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Moray Firth

Memorial, Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire The memorial commemorates 13 Fraserburgh lifeboat crew who have died in three separate incidents. Behind is the lifeboat station with an Ordnance Survey active station on it (the white dome). In the background is fishing boat FR226 Challenge. — Memorial, Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire Credit: Claire Pegrum

The Moray Firth is a large body of water located on the northeast coast of Scotland, specifically in Aberdeenshire. It stretches from the Duncansby Head in the north to Fraserburgh in the south, covering an area of approximately 3,500 square kilometers. It is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life.

The Moray Firth is a sea inlet, which combines elements of a sea, estuary, and creek. It is surrounded by picturesque coastal cliffs and sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts. The area is also rich in history, with numerous archaeological sites and castles dotting the coastline.

The firth serves as a thriving habitat for a wide variety of marine creatures. It is home to a resident population of bottlenose dolphins, which are often spotted frolicking in the waters. Seals, porpoises, and minke whales can also be found in the area. The waters of the Moray Firth are teeming with fish, attracting fishermen from far and wide.

Additionally, the Moray Firth plays a significant role in the local economy. It serves as a major shipping route, connecting the port of Inverness to the North Sea. The firth also supports a thriving offshore oil and gas industry, contributing to the region's economic growth.

Overall, the Moray Firth in Aberdeenshire is a stunning natural feature that combines breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and economic importance. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore the beauty of Scotland's coastline.

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Moray Firth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.693169/-1.9718228 or Grid Reference NK0167. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Memorial, Fraserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire

The memorial commemorates 13 Fraserburgh lifeboat crew who have died in three separate incidents. Behind is the lifeboat station with an Ordnance Survey active station on it (the white dome). In the background is fishing boat FR226 Challenge.

Claire Pegrum

Fishing boats, Farserburgh Harbour, Aberdeenshire

Something of a contrast in size between the potter Melita FR27 and the pelagic trawler Challenge FR226.

Claire Pegrum

Balaclava Harbour, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire

Balaclava Harbour is the northernmost area of Fraserburgh Harbour. Work started on it in 1851 and it was named after the battle of 1854.

Claire Pegrum

Kinnard Head Lighthouse

Ralph Greig

Fraserburgh Esplanade and beach

The beach to the south of Fraserburgh harbour is sheltered and the sand stretches for miles.

don cload

Edge of the dunes

The edge of the dunes and the sandy beach stretching into the distance.

don cload

Fraserburgh breakwater and lighthouse

The fishing vessels in this picture are pelagic trawlers. They fish for mackerel and other pelagic species

Robert W Watt

Fraserburgh from Cairnbulg

Cairnbulg harbour in the foreground is mainly for pleasure craft. Fraserburgh harbour is one of Scotland's main fishing ports with a distant water pelagic trawler fleet (the largest fishing vessels in Britain), a near water seine net fleet, and a local shell fish fleet.

Robert W Watt

Fraserburgh Lighthouse

One of the Lighthouses at Fraserburgh

Graeme Smith

Beach and dunes at Fraserburgh Bay

The town of Fraserburgh itself in the distance.

Gordon Brown

Modern fishing

The huge pelagic trawler Resolute and two of her sisters lie in Balaclava Harbour, Fraserburgh. Resolute is 65 metres in length.

Gordon Brown

Way to the entrance to Fraserburgh Harbour

Gordon Brown

Fraserburgh Bay, Aberdeenshire

Looking northwest across the bay towards Fraserburgh.

Claire Pegrum

Pillbox, Fraserburgh Bay, Aberdeenshire

The pillbox is a CEScC 2893 which is a Scottish variant of the Type 24 design. It has changed in appearance somewhat since it was Geographed just four months earlier: NK0165 : Eyes out to sea.

Claire Pegrum