Burghead, a small fishing village built on a promontory, overlooks the Moray Firth, mountains to the north of which can be seen the picture. Burghead has a post office, chemist, grocery, home bakery, library, cafes and pubs. To the east is a rocky eastern shore; a long pine fringed sandy bay extends 10km westwards. The working harbour nestles below the headland, once a Pictish fort, of which the ramparts and a ceremonial well remain. The ancient fire ceremony of the Burning of the Clavie on 11 January is also evidence of Burghead's historic importance.

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