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Pictish headland & the Clavie
An ancient Pictish promontory with sweeping bay views and the fiery Clavie carried through the streets each January.
Photography by Nathan
Burghead in pictures
On foot
Local walks
The routes worth knowing — from a flat riverside hour to the glen behind the town.
The headland & the Pictish fort
A short walk out to the promontory and the remains of the Pictish fort, with sweeping views along the bay.
Burghead Bay to Roseisle
The long curve of sand and forest southwest toward Findhorn — flat, open and endless.
By the water
Beaches & coast
Where the firth meets the sand — and the dolphins put on a show.
Burghead Bay
A vast, gently shelving beach backed by pine forest — room enough to feel like your own, even in summer.
The harbour & the Clavie
The working harbour below the headland, where the burning Clavie is carried through the streets each January.
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