Tourist Information - Countryside and Nature

Moray has a great deal to offer nature lovers, with its wide range of habitats playing host to many bird and animal species, including osprey, capercaillie and red squirrel.

The Moray Firth is also home to rare bottlenose dolphins, which can often be seen from the shore, while in the uplands those lucky enough might catch a glimpse of the majestic golden eagle.

Aultdearg 
Earth Pillars on the banks of the River Spey

Bow Fiddle Rocks, Portknockie Quartzite rocks with large sea arch
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portknockie

Califer Viewpoint, Forres 
Great views over Findhorn Bay and the Moray Firth

Findhorn Bay Hide, Findhorn
Watch out for ospreys fishing for their supper

Glenlivet Wildlife, Tomnavoulin
Wildlife watching in Cairngorm National Park
http://www.glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk/

Gordon Castle, Fochabers
Beautiful grounds and lake

Hopeman Sandstone, Hopeman
Stunning rock formations and dinosaur footprints
http://www.gla.ac.uk/~gxha14/elgin.html

Spynie Loch Hide
See many bird species on this ancient loch

Wildlife Centre, Spey Bay
Learn about the Moray Firth dolphins
http://www.wdcs.org/connect/whale_watch/index.php 

Wildlife Cruises Various
Dolphin and whale spotting in the Moray Firth

* Please note The Moray Council is not responsible for any of these external websites