Canoeists in the Moray Firth paddling along the coast at North Kessock, Inverness-shire. XPL 4242-400
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."
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Location: North Kessock, Moray Firth. Inverness. Highland Region. Scotland. United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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