Burghead is a small coastal town in Moray, Scotland, situated about 8 mi (13 km) northwest of Elgin. The town lies on a peninsula that juts into the Moray Firth, surrounded by water on three sides.
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Burghead is a small town in Moray, Scotland, about 8 mi (13 km) north‑west of Elgin. The town is mainly built on a peninsula that projects north‑westward into the Moray Firth, surrounding it by water on three sides. People from Burghead are called Brochers. The locality falls within the postal district IV 30. The setting on a peninsula provides a unique coastal environment, with the Moray Firth visible from many parts of the town. The proximity to Elgin, a larger town, offers a balance between rural tranquility and access to nearby services. Burghead’s character is defined by its maritime geography and the community identity of its residents, the Brochers.