Walks
Sandy beach- stretching from the tip of Findhorn bay to Burghead providing miles (approx., 10 miles) of beach-combing
Culbin forest - Forestry commission walks on the other side of Findhorn bay
Speyside Way - long distance walking trail from Spey Bay ( near Buckie ) to Tomintoul .
Spirit of Speyside Walking Festival runs in mid October 2004. (www.walkingfestival.net )
Watersports
Findhorn bay provides an ideal location for the water enthusiast. The Royal FindhornYacht Club hosts regattas during the Summer months.
Wildlife
Moray Firth Wildlife Centre is based at Spey Bay. Focussing on the Moray Firth Dolphins, & other wildlife in the area. It is possible to go Dolphin spotting upon the centres survey boat.
Osprey sightings at the mouth of the river Findhorn during the summer months, otters seen in Findhorn bay and seals basking on the sand banks.
Spirit of Speyside Wildlife Festival features interesting events on the environment, 6th -13th June (www.mfwc.co.uk ).
North east Scotland’s Coastal Trail
Beautiful, & varied coastline stretching from Findhorn in Moray to St Cyrus in Kincardineshire ( south of Aberdeen ).
Many activities to sample / places to visit : including wind-surfing, golf, bird-watching, Findhorn Heritage Centre, Maritime museums , castles etc.
Local History
Sueno's Stone, Forres
Brodie Castle, Cawdor Castle, Pluscarden Abbey, Culloden etc.
Food, & Drink
Kimberley Inn , Findhorn comes highly recommended ( try the Fish Chowder soup ). Also locally there is the Crown & Anchor Hotel, & the Bunty Fish & Chip Shop ( seasonal opening hours only ). Further afield there is: the Ramnee Hotel, Forres ; Mansion House, Elgin ; Golfview Hotel, Nairn ( menus all excellent ).