Loch of Blairs lies to the south of Forres on the A940 Forres/Grantown road. Find the loch on OS Map 27, Nairn, Scale:1:50,000 at grid reference 022555. The loch, situated in a private estate, is leased, managed and cared for by Moray Council.
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Unlike most wild northern waters, Loch of Blairs is gently accommodating. The loch is 50 acres in extent and surrounded by mature woodlands. The loch itself is home to a wide range of waterfowl, and a convenient larder for ospreys which may sometimes be seen taking the odd fish home for supper.