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This small fishing town is situated on a promontory jutting into the Moray Firth. The largest Pictish fort in Scotland occupied this
site in the fourth century. A number of incised Pictish stones bearing the carved symbol of a bull have been found in the locality.
The beach stretches five miles westward towards Findhorn |
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The harbour now used by fishing boats, pleasure craft, and timber vessels is lined with stone built granaries from
which the grain from the fields of the Laich of Moray was loaded into sea vessels in the days when sea transport was faster, cheaper
and safer than land transport. |
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Burghead Well The origin and the age of the well are obscure though it is an impressive monument of
great antiquity, a high chamber hewn from living rock and containing a pool of water which has been variously described as a well
or baptistry. Open at all reasonable times. Key Keeper: Mrs Main, 69 King Street. Admission free. |
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Dolphins are often seen from this area. Other attractions are: bowling, children's play area, fishing and
walks along the shore and through the woods and local countryside. There are a few eating out places in Burghead itself and several
more in the surrounding districts. |
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Golf courses can be found within a few miles of Burghead at Hopeman and Kinloss |
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Clavie Stone Every year on the 11th January the Clavie, a burning barrel of tar, is carried in procession
through the village in enthusiastic celebration of the old-style New Year, finally being placed on a pedestal known as the Clavie
Stone on the Doorie Hill. Tradition has it that possession of a piece of the burning Clavie brings good luck during the coming year. |
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