Situated on the North East coast of Scotland, the Moray Firth is Scotlands largest firth. Stretching from Duncansby Head in the North to Fraserburgh in the East, more than 800 kms of coastline are broken by windswept cliffs and rocky shores, broad sandy bays and long sheltered inner firths. The abundant natural resources of the Moray Firth were first exploited by hunter-gatherers about 8000 years ago. This was followed by the emergence of fortifications and settlements along the length of the Firth. Remains of these ancient structures, from the fascinating Neolithic times through to the Bronze Age, Iron age and mysterious Pictish times are scattered amongst the hinterland. Over time the Firth has been an international trading frontier, become the base for fleets of far-ranging fishing boats and more recently, developed a thriving oil industry. Agriculture remains a mainstay of the local economy, whilst unspoilt scenery, wildlife and a range of sporting and recreational opportunities have led to a growing tourist industry."

With the beautiful mountains of the Scottish Highlands as a backdrop, the Moray Firth Trail follows 750 kilometres of ever-changing coastline from the wild northern tip of the UK mainland at John O’Groats to the fertile lowlands of Moray.

Make a real or ‘virtual’ visit and discover a fascinating network of walks, sites of interest and internationally renowned wildlife - rugged cliffs, romantic beaches, fishing villages, ancient castles and standing stones. See the Moray Firth’s bottlenose dolphins, migrating whales and seabirds, rare plants and flowers.

The Moray Firth Trail will take you off the beaten track, where you can follow in the footsteps of Kings, Picts and Vikings - even dinosaurs. Sample Highland culture - bagpipes, ceilidhs and Highland games. Try gold-panning or even surfing. And don’t forget your golf clubs, fishing rod and binoculars.