Moray Firth
The Moray Firth is the large estuary which comes in by Inverness, one of the most important areas in UK waters for cetaceans otherwise known as dolphins, porpoises and whales. It is the one of the two places in Britain where the dolphin population, estimated to be at least 130 individuals, are resident all year around.
The most frequently spotted species are bottlenose dolphins and harbour porpoises. There are several areas around the coast where you have a pretty good chance of seeing these fascinating creatures.
Even though the Moray Firth has an abundance of marine mammals, it also has a lot of industry. The Beatrice Oil Field is situated within the Moray Firth and is connected up to the Oil Terminal at Nigg. The rigs involved can be easily seen from the shore.
Other interesting features in the area are Fort George, Britain's largest artillery fortress.
It was constructed after the nearby battle of Culloden to make sure that the Jacobites would never again rise in the area. Although it is a very large and powerful fort with perimeter walls stretching for more than a mile it has never actually been involved in any aggression.
There is also a great deal of evidence of our early Celtic ancestors, the Picts, mostly evident in the elaborately carved standing stones and crosses which can be found around the area.
What we do by the Moray Firth:
- Look for Dolphins
- Enjoy the views
Tours that venture towards the Moray Firth:
If you like the Moray Firth then you may also like:
