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.
Tag: Moray Firth
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.
Struggling to spot the marine life in Moray? Sign up for these lessons
Whale-watching lessons have been organised to capitalise on the increasing numbers of wildlife enthusiasts to the Moray coast.
Study finds presence of microplastics in River Spey fish
A study to examine fish in the River Spey has found that more than one in six of them could be contaminated with microplastics.
Missile expected to be exploded in Moray Firth today
Bomb squad experts have delicately moved a World War II missile towards the Moray coast as they get ready to blow it up.
Bomb squad called to Moray after unexploded missile snags on vessel
Bomb squad experts have delicately moved an unexploded missile towards the Moray coast as they prepare to detonate it.
VIDEO: Lucky wildlife enthusiasts capture close encounter with humpback whales off Moray coast
This is the moment a wildlife enthusiast's dream came true as he encountered some of nature's most amazing animals at close range in the Moray Firth.
Norwegain yacht left stranded in Moray Firth after engine fails
A Norwegian vessel is stranded in the Moray Firth.
Orcas seen preying on seals in the Moray Firth
A group of killer whales could have departed their traditional hunting grounds in the waters of Orkney and Shetland to prey on seals in the Moray Firth.
Moray lifeboat called out to assist yacht
A north-east lifeboat is assisting a yacht which ran into trouble in the Moray Firth.
Fears coastal protection status could be used as weapon against fishermen
Fears have been raised that a coastal protection zone could be used as a "weapon" against north-east trawlermen.
Coasting towards the perfect home
With stunning views across the Moray Firth and just yards from the beautiful sandy beaches of Nairn, this idyllic home offers a taste of the good life. One of the great pleasures in life is sitting and watching the world go by. With so many of us leading busy lives, the only time we get to do this is when we’re on a sunshine holiday when evenings are spent, glass of wine in hand, relaxing on a balcony overlooking a lovely coastline as the sun gently dips below the horizon. But head for the seaside town of Nairn and there’s a property which can offer all that, apart from the wine – you’ll have to provide your own I’m afraid.
North-east marine rescuers in funding plea for vital new boat
For nearly 20 years, they have striven tirelessly to rescue whales, dolphins and other sea creatures found stranded on Scotland's shores.
Fresh cash windfall could be on the way for Buckie Harbour from offshore wind farm
Buckie Harbour could be in line for a further financial windfall from a proposed offshore wind farm.
VIDEO: Highland photographer captures stunning Dolphin footage
An amateur photographer has captured stunning footage of dolphins playing in Highland waters.
Lab tests to be done on Moray Firth and River Spey fish for plastic contamination
A new study is being launched to determine whether microplastics in the water are affecting fish stocks in the Moray Firth and River Spey.
House prices in Moray town soar by 20% in just 12 months
House prices in a coastal Moray town soared by almost 20% between 2014 and 2015.
Fisherman needs rescued by Buckie lifeboat just two days after buying new trawler
A fisherman last night revealed he thought he was going to "lose everything" after his trawler lost power and started drifting towards rocks off the Moray shore.
PICTURES: Baby dolphin spotted playing in Moray Firth
Dolphins living in the north of Scotland have been snapped frolicking in the sea by a conservation officer.