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Moray Firth
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The Moray Firth (; Scottish Gaelic: An Cuan Moireach, Linne Mhoireibh or Caolas Mhoireibh) is a roughly triangular inlet (or firth) of the North Sea, north and east of Inverness, which is in the Highland council area of the north of Scotland. It is the largest firth in Scotland, stretching from Duncansby Head (near John o' Groats) in the north, in the Highland council area, and Fraserburgh in the east, in the Aberdeenshire council area, to Inverness and the Beauly Firth in the west. Therefore, three council areas have Moray Firth coastline: Highland to the west and north of the Moray Firth and Highland, Moray and Aberdeenshire to the south.
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- Where is Moray Firth?
- Moray Firth is a bay in Scotland.
- Can you swim at Moray Firth?
- There is no fixed answer for Moray Firth: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Moray Firth in Scotland. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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