Moray Firth towns named amongst UK’s top beach holiday destinations
Two towns on the Moray Firth coast have been named amongst the UK’s top beach holiday destinations.
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Corallian to hire Ensco rig for Moray Firth drilling job
Corallian Energy has made a move to hire a rig for the drilling of the Wick prospect in the Moray Firth.
VIDEO: Pod of orca in Moray Firth prompt seal to take refuge
Watch the moment a seal took refuge under a boat off the north-east coast after being surrounded by a pod of orca. Stunning images show pod of seven orca just two miles off north-east coast Video credit: Facebook/North 58 Sea Adventures – Lossiemouth
Stunning images show pod of seven orca just two miles off north-east coast
Sea life enthusiasts have been treated to a rare sighting of killer whales off the coast of the north-east.
Search stood down following Moray Firth mayday call
A massive search and rescue operation was sparked after a mayday signal in the inner Moray Firth.
Fisherman rescued as vessel sank in Moray Firth
A fisherman was rescued from his vessel just minutes before it sank to the floor of the Moray Firth.
Bottlenose dolphin population in the Moray Firth ‘stabilised’
The population of bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth has has stabilised but remains vulnerable, according to experts.
North Sea dolphin population ‘stable’ – report
The population of bottlenose dolphins in a conservation area in the north of Scotland has stabilised but remains vulnerable, according to experts.
Moray wind farm step closer to powering homes
Developers behind a major offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth have taken another step towards delivering first power.
Thousands sign petition ahead of crunch Sandend talks
More than 4,000 people have signed a petition to “save” the pristine sands of a coastal community.
Big step forward in Wick field development, Upland says
Upland Resources said today that a bid to drill a well off the north-east of Scotland has taken a big step forward.
Offshore windfarm set for summer switch-on
Construction of the £2.6billion Beatrice windfarm, in the Outer Moray Firth, is powering ahead towards a goal of generating its first electricity this summer, the development’s project manager has said.
Lifeboat teams search for two missing boys after being spotted in disused fabrication yard
A major search opperation was launched yesterday following reports of two children being seen in a disused fabrication yard near Ardersier.
VIDEO: Part of port sealed off after hole appears at harbour
A section of a Moray Firth port has been sealed off after sea water carved a hole in one of its piers.
Moray Firth fishermen hit out at compensation offer from £1billion energy project
Showdown talks are due to take place between energy bosses and Moray fishermen who claim to have had equipment destroyed in “creel wars”.
Schoolboy goes surfing for first time after recovering from life-threatening brain tumour
A boy who had to learn how to walk again after suffering a life-threatening brain tumour has taken to the waves on a surf board.
Statoil makes UK North Sea discovery of up to 130 million barrels
Statoil this morning confirmed a UK North Sea discovery.
Former Moray sea instructor hopes to honour forgotten school
A former instructor at a popular sea school is planning a reunion for some of the 28,000 students who once took part in classes at the site.
National sea watch event credited for averting disaster for whales in Moray Firth
Concerned sealife enthusiasts taking part in a national campaign raised the alarm after seeing whales dangerously close to the Moray Firth coast.
UK’s largest ever warship powers to Moray Firth to conduct tests
A massive aircraft carrier has arrived in the Moray Firth as part of gruelling shakedown tests before joining the military's front line.
Safety fears reignited on anniversary of RAF crash tragedy
Safety fears have been reignited on the anniversary of an RAF Tornado crash over the Moray Firth which killed three airmen.
RAF Tornado tragedy: A timeline of events
The events that happened after the tragic Tornado crash:
Sealife spotters treated to bonanza of sightings during ‘big watch’ on Moray Firth
Hundreds of sea life enthusiasts have been treated to a bonanza of sightings off the Moray coastline.
Mass dolphin watch organised on Moray Firth coast to boost wildlife awareness
Wildlife enthusiasts in Moray have organised a weekend of whale and dolphin events to capitalise on a surge of interest in the majestic sea mammals.
Moray village to rally support for cafe plan at derelict ice house
Dozens of residents in a scenic Moray village are preparing to campaign for the creation of a cafe in their community.
Offshore wind farm work could ignite ‘creel wars’ in Moray Firth
A fisherman has warned "creel wars" could be sparked in the Moray Firth amid claims a massive wind farm will dramatically reduce catching grounds.
Could Moray soon have its own answer to the NC500?
Speyside's Malt Whisky Trail could form the backbone of a tourist trail in Moray to rival the North Coast 500.
Moray pupils’ close encounter with playful dolphins
A group of school pupils received a surprise visit from a pod of playful dolphins during a swimming session in the Moray Firth.
Sunburned dolphin that washed up on Highland beach makes “mind-blowing” recovery
A dolphin which suffered horrific sunburn across 40% of its body last year, when it washed up on a Highland beach, has made a "mind-blowing" recovery.
PICTURES: Incredible images reveal moment Moray Firth dolphin launches salmon in the air before gulping it down in one go
These fascinating pictures show a bottlenose dolphin tossing a whole salmon up in the air and gobbling it up in one go.
Council clamps down on harbour jumpers in Moray – locals brand them spoil sports
Council officials in Moray have been branded "spoil sports" for trying to enforce a ban on a cherished tradition that has spanned generations.
Book starring playful Moray Firth dolphins wins photography award
A photography book focussed on the playful colony of dolphins in the Moray Firth has won an national award.