History, Nature & Ecology

Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve

Findhorn Bay is a spectacular tidal estuary and home to a wide variety of both migrant and resident birds, including ospreys which are regularly seen fishing on the Bay. The Bay is nationally important for birds with significant numbers of migrant wildfowl and waders. It is also important for water sports and as a tourist destination. Established in 1998 the Local Nature Reserve is managed by local people in partnership with Moray Council and Scottish Natural Heritage.

Findhorn Heritage Centre

Located in Findhorn Village, at the Findhorn Heritage Centre you will discover the secrets of the Sands of Findhorn Heritage where the story of Findhorn is told from prehistoric times to the present day.

Findhorn Hinterland

The Findhorn Hinterland is a beautiful area of dunes and woodland situated east of the Village of Findhorn and north of the Park Ecovillage. It is owned by a number of different organisations with the charity the Findhorn Hinterland Trust taking a particular interest in its care and management through its practical conservation and educational work. There are regular tours, educational events and work parties if you would like to get involved.

Living Machine

This ecologically engineered sewage treatment plant is designed to treat sewage from the population of up to 500 people living at the Findhorn Ecovillage and is providing a research and educational facility to promote ecological water treatment technology throughout the world.

North 58 sea adventures

Join us onboard for an exhilarating trip out to the Moray Firth, exploring the beautiful Moray coastline and its amazing and abundant wildlife.

The Icehouse

Located in Findhorn Village, the Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London.