Lossiemouth Beach Moray. XPL 3621-351
The East Beach extends even further to the east of Lossiemouth. It begins with the spit of sand and dunes backed by the length of the River Lossie as it parallels the sea before emerging in Lossiemouth. It is reached by pedestrian bridge from Lossiemouth. The dunes backing the East Beach were created deliberately in the early 1900s by placing disused railway carriages behind the beach. The intention was to provide better protection for the Seatown length of the River Lossie. Lossiemouth also offers visitors a range of golfing opportunities, including the Moray Golf Club on the west side of the town, overlooking the West Bay. Also on the west side of the town are the landing lights signifying the end of one of the runways of RAF Lossiemouth. The RAF station opened in 1939 and has since become an integral part of the local community, these days providing a home for Tornado aircraft. Evidence of an earlier resident can be seen as you drive along the A941 Lossiemouth Road leaving Elgin. At a garage on your right you are greeted by the sight of a Buccaneer aircraft parked on the forecourt, one of those replaced at Lossiemouth by the current Tornados.
Size: 5288px × 3512px
Location: Lossiemouth, Morayshire. Grampian Region. Scotland. United Kingdom
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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