Things to Do Inverness & Moray Firth
Land based dolphin watchingDiscover land based dolphin watching locations along the Moray Firth.
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Speyside Whisky ToursTake a whisky tour with Highland Spirit Tours.
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Spey Bay Dolphin CentreVisit the Scottish Dolphin Centre in Spey Bay, near Fochabers.
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Culloden MoorCulloden is one of the most visited places in the Moray Firth area.
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Wildlife & Dolphin BoatsFind a dolphin and wildlife spotting boat on the Moray Firth
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Moray Firth AccommodationFind accommodation in the Moray Firth Area
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Activities around the Moray Firth
The Moray Firth stretches from the north east tip of Scotland (John o' Groats) around the coastline down to Inverness and across the coast to Peterhead.
As you can imagine there is a range of activities and things to do on and around the Moray Firth area. On the sea you can learn to surf, learn to sail and in the air, even learn to fly or glide. Excellent beaches with lovely sand are easy to find and if they are busy, a walk along the beach will usually find a peaceful area. There old harbours to explore and photograph, castles, village museums highlighting the local heritage. You'll find seafood restaurants and pubs serving local beer and single malt whiskies. The whisky distilleries are a popular place to visit, some date back over one hundred years and some significantly longer.
Walking
Walking is a popular pastime among locals and tourists. The coastline is host to many short low level walks and there are often paths linking the villages together. You might even want to take a long distance walk along the Moray Coast Trail which links Findhorn and Cullen.
Golfing
Golfing is a popular activity with many golf courses. The coastal golf courses like Hopeman, Dornoch and Cullen offer spectacular views out to sea and there's the chance of seeing dolphins. You'll find courses at every level, Castle Stuart Golf Course near Inverness has hosted the Scottish Open.
Beaches
The amazing Moray Firth coastline has often been praised, including by National Geographic. There are some beautiful beaches near the dolphin spotting locations including Nairn, Burghead and Hopeman.
Visiting Castles
The Moray Firth area is ideal for taking in some Castle exploration. There are the major castles of Dunrobin, Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle. There are some which are free to visit like Duffus Castle near Lossiemouth.
As you can imagine there is a range of activities and things to do on and around the Moray Firth area. On the sea you can learn to surf, learn to sail and in the air, even learn to fly or glide. Excellent beaches with lovely sand are easy to find and if they are busy, a walk along the beach will usually find a peaceful area. There old harbours to explore and photograph, castles, village museums highlighting the local heritage. You'll find seafood restaurants and pubs serving local beer and single malt whiskies. The whisky distilleries are a popular place to visit, some date back over one hundred years and some significantly longer.
Walking
Walking is a popular pastime among locals and tourists. The coastline is host to many short low level walks and there are often paths linking the villages together. You might even want to take a long distance walk along the Moray Coast Trail which links Findhorn and Cullen.
Golfing
Golfing is a popular activity with many golf courses. The coastal golf courses like Hopeman, Dornoch and Cullen offer spectacular views out to sea and there's the chance of seeing dolphins. You'll find courses at every level, Castle Stuart Golf Course near Inverness has hosted the Scottish Open.
Beaches
The amazing Moray Firth coastline has often been praised, including by National Geographic. There are some beautiful beaches near the dolphin spotting locations including Nairn, Burghead and Hopeman.
Visiting Castles
The Moray Firth area is ideal for taking in some Castle exploration. There are the major castles of Dunrobin, Cawdor Castle and Brodie Castle. There are some which are free to visit like Duffus Castle near Lossiemouth.
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