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About Moray

Home to 50 of the country’s 135 whisky distilleries and some of its best-known food producers, Moray sends a flavour of Scottish manufacturing from the north east to the world. 

Leading Scottish brands such as Walkers Shortbread and Baxter’s Food Group, makers of the popular Baxter’s soups, have their headquarters in Moray. The food and drinks industry is a major employer. 

Moray boasts more manufacturing jobs per head of population than any other part of Scotland. It is also home to French IT contractors Atos, a growing band of digi-tech businesses, as well as luxury cashmere clothing suppliers Johnstons of Elgin.

Spaceflight firm Orbex manufacture its orbital launch vehicle Prime in the town of Forres, making Moray the manufacturing focus of the North Coast Space Cluster (NCSC).

With close links to the cities of Aberdeen and Inverness, Moray’s villages and towns combine a sense of history and tradition with modernity in a rural landscape. The ancient city of Elgin is the central node in a network of smaller market towns including Forres, Keith and Buckie. The village of Findhorn boasts a thriving alternative arts and culture scene, while Tomintoul skirts the breathtaking natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, a gateway for adventure seekers, nature lovers and holidaying families alike.

Did you know..

Moray has

7,000

jobs in manufacturing

96,410

population

9

increase predicted for construction sector by 2028

300

business start ups each year

MICM Web

The Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

The Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray will soon offer cutting‑edge facilities, expert support and collaborative space to help manufacturers develop products, streamline processes and drive growth. Opening soon, it'll be a hub for innovation and competitiveness in the Moray region.

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Find out what makes Moray special

Get a local perspective

What makes working and living in Moray special? Watch our film to hear from the people who have chosen to be here.

Looking to base your business here?

We can help you base your business here. We know the area and can help you to make the right connections to get your Highland base off to a flying start. We offer practical advice, funding, property options and support to help make the transition easy. 

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If you'd like to speak to us about how we can help, just get in touch. 

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The perfect business location

Situated in the north east of Scotland, the Enterprise Park Forres offers a fantastic working environment. Extending over 100 acres, the park has a wide range of high quality and flexible business space.

Enterprise Park Forres 

Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

Opening in summer 2025, the new £5.6m Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM) will build on the area's manufacturing strengths providing a hub for support and advice to companies locally and across the Highlands and Islands.

Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray

My Moray

Moray is a location where old-world charm meeting cutting edge business innovation. It's the ideal location for a perfect work/life balance. 

My Moray is operated by the local economic partnership, find out about Moray from the people living and working here on their website. 

My Moray

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Sectors

Find out more about the dominant sectors found in the Moray area.

Food and drink

Developing a diverse range of traditional and emerging markets.

Tourism

The tourism industry makes a vital contribution to the economy and communities of our region.

Space

The Highlands and Islands is fast becoming a hub of space sector activity in Scotland and looks set to continue to play a vital role in the years to come.

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Find out more about us and how we can support your organisation in Moray.

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We support businesses, communities and social enterprises through a range of services, including advice, funding, events and property. Find out how we can help you.

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Property and land

We have a large portfolio of land, premises and development opportunities available to help businesses and communities across our region.

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