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Moray Firth

American

noun

an arm of the North Sea projecting into the NE coast of Scotland. Inland portion about 30 miles (48 km) long.

Moray Firth British

noun

an inlet of the North Sea on the NE coast of Scotland. Length: about 56 km (35 miles)

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney however expressed dismay that he had only heard about the tanker being in the Scottish inlet of Moray Firth via media reports.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

"I would have expected to have been briefed in advance about steps to accommodate the tanker in the Moray Firth," he told the Press Association news agency.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

And in 2017, thousands of starfish were stranded on a beach on Black Isle on the Moray Firth over a period of weeks due to starballing.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The port of Buckie on the Moray Firth is now used as a base for vessels supplying the windfarms.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2023

My various visits to the shores of the Moray Firth have convinced me that a man may enjoy the majesty and terror of the sea without embarking on a boat at all.

From Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Holmes, Daniel Turner

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