There’s an extensive beach that starts just next to the harbour area, with easy access.
Rotten Wood With Sand. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
Along the beach are old Second World War fortifications, primarily tank traps and pill boxes (bunkers), the majority of which lean at a range of angles due their sandy foundations.
The Tank Traps. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthKnicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Defence #Tank #TrapKnicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Pillbox #Defence #Beach #Tank #Trap #ObstacleDrunken Bunker With Tank Traps. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthKnicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Defence #Beach #Tank #Trap #ObstaclePhotographing The Fallen Bunker. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthFallen Bunker Detail. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthThe Pillbox. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Pillbox #Defence #BeachSmiley Faced Pill Box. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Defence #Pill #Box #ConcreteThrough The Opening. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Pillbox #Defence #BeachBunker Face. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthBunker Eyes. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
Set back from the beach on part of the range of dunes are some hardy trees that stand up to the North Sea wind blowing across them.
Reflective Trees. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Beach #Sand #Trees #Woods #Forest #ReflectionAnother Hardy Tree. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthHardy Tree. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthHardy Tree With Grasses. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Tree #Stark #Grass #Texture #WindWoody Remains. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
And now some views of the beach, with the customary dog walkers and their charges.
Dark And Light. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthDog Plays With Man. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Beach #Sand #Dog #Ball #Man #PlayKnicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthThe Photographer On The Beach Series – 3. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Beach #Sun #Sky #Cloud #PhotographerAlmost Sunny 2. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthThe Photographer On The Beach Series – 1. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Beach #Sun #Sky #Cloud #PhotographerSun And Wind. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthThe Dark Rocks. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
We were back again at the excellent Flowerburn Bed and Breakfast in Nairn, an ideal location for discovering the Inverness, Moray and Speyside areas (and beyond).
Here are some other walks that we have done from the same base;
You can also walk a long way along Nairn beach in both directions – it is beautiful and often deserted.
After a chat with our hosts about what they would recommend, we consulted the ‘walkers bible’ the Walk Highlands website, and decided to go to Burghead for a look around, then have a wander along the Burghead Beach towards Findhorn, leaving options for a further extended walk or a small trip elsewhere.
The harbour is clearly used by fishermen so lots of fishing paraphernalia – piles of nets for instance.
Umbudamidlun. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Umbudamidlun #Net
Fishermans Blues. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Harbour #Net
And piles of cables.
Cable Mound. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cable #Wire
And the standard pier protection.
Harbour Defence. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Harbour #Peir #Breakwater #Tyre #Defence
This is not a fisherman but a young model in a photo-shoot posing as a fisherman – fairly convincing I guess.
The Model. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Model #Modelling
Until you see a real fisherman!
The Skipper – That Way. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
This guy looked more authentic.
The Skipper In The Sun. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthThe Fisherman 2, Burghead. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Fisherman #BoatThe Fisherman 3, Burghead. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Fisherman #BoatWesterley Warrior, Inverness (Burghead Harbour). Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Westerly #Warrior #Boat #InvernessIllustrious, Fishing Boat, Burghead. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Illustrious #Boat
There were many cormorants in and around the harbour – this one is about to take flight.
About To Depart. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #Bird
There was also a friendly harbour seal popping up out of the water.
Looking For Fish. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
And here’s Lynn lining up shots of the cormorants that were gathered at the end of the long breakwater at the harbour entrance.
Getting The Shot. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Lynn #Henni #Photographer #PhotoIncoming Cormorant. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #BirdThe Challenger. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #BirdBalancing My Foot. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #BirdThe Line Up. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #BirdLook At Me. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #BirdBasking. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Cormorant #Seabird #Bird
We then headed up to the cliffs at the edge of town to get a better view.
Steps With Character. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthCliff Edge Photography. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Photography #Photographer #Lynn #Henni #henni.photo #Breakwater #CliffPhotography On The Edge (Lynn). Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Photography #Photographer #Lynn #Henni #henni.photo #Breakwater #CliffShaft Of Sunlight, Burghead. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Breakwater #EntranceSplashing Wave. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth
And then back down down and along to the end of the breakwater for a closer look at the cormorants and the small tower at the entrance on this side of the harbour.
Breakwater Photography. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthBreakwater Photography 2. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthStronly Constructed. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthMore Cormorant Photography. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthCormorants On The Egde. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthUppity Wave. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthWave Meets Wave. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthOne Up, One Down. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthStronly Constructed. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #B&W #Black and White #BW #Mono #Monochrome #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #FirthRobust. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. #Knicksen #Scotland #UK #Scottish #Highland #Burghead #Moray #Morayshire #Coast #Sea #Seaside #North #Bay #Fishing #Harbour #Community #Firth #Harbour #Breakwater
Exploring Burghead and Burghead Beach (link to follow soon)
A quick note for photographers – if you go to do this walk, you will be near Fffordes Photographic, a place with a good reputation. We didn’t have time to visit when we were there, so can’t describe it more than that (yet).
And so to the images. Firstly, a mix of natural and man-made with this pylon part of the transmission network from the hydro-electric plant nearby.
Power Transmission, Beauly. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.
Beaufort Castle, River Beauly. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Beaufort Castle, Beauly. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni
We were on the part of the walk beside the river as the sun broke through to highlight the trees on the bank opposite.
A Walk With Friends. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Beside The River Beauly. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.The Survivor. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.A Dash of Sunlight. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Bereft. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Old Fishing Hut, Beauly River. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.
Some local ‘wildlife’ keeping an eye on us from a safe distance.
On Guard. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Last Of The Winter Sun, Beauly (Square Crop). Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Bucolic Stroll. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Walking Through The Tall Shrubs. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Greens And Browns. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.
And then back at Flowerburn B&B for a wee rest.
Mystery Dog. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.
Before a trip out onto Nairn Beach for some more exercise.
Nairn Beach. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.The Man on the Beach. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.Crow On The Beach, Nairn. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Wet Rocks, Nairn. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Incoming Geese, Nairn. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Landing Geese, Nairn (Close Crop). Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Wet Dog, Nairn. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.Towards The Shelter, Nairn. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni.
I enjoyed a short visit to the excellent Flowerburn B&B in Nairn. There is plenty to do here – I believe the golf is excellent and the B&B hosts are very knowledgeable about the local golf courses being past holders of the Ladies’ Cup at one of the clubs.
Not being a golfer, I prefered long walks along the beautiful beach, checking for dolphins or whales or watching dingies bobbing along the Moray coast. Unusually for me, I felt this shot needed to be in colour.
See For Miles, Nairn Beach. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni.
There was a bit of a breeze down at the harbour when I visited which made some interesting patterns on the sand.
Refreshing, Nairn Beach. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni.
I didn’t see any marine wildlife this time, but was accompanied by local 4-legged wildlife. Betty also enjoyed the beach where she ran for miles and met up with some of her canine chums.
Which Way Now, Nairn Beach. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni.
Other local wildlife included 2 gorgeous highland cows. Again, I felt the vibrancy of this shaggy coat needed to be shown in colour in at least one shot.
Glamour. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.
Back to B&W – a few other angles.
Fenced In. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.Horny. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.Open Mouthed. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.
Meanwhile, the other highland cow seemed to enjoy soaking up the rays.
Sunbathing. Photo by and copyright of LynnHenni.
Finally, while Betty was snoozing in her bed, we had night-time visits from this incredibly friendly and affectionate cat – it was difficult to get her to sit still long enough to take a photo.
Urban Noir Photography, Mainly Edinburgh and Scotland. Street, Cityscape, Alternative, Fun. Occasional Colour. Photos by and Copyright of Paul & Lynn Henni