Moray is a council area in Scotland that sits in the northeast of the country, hugging the Moray Firth and sharing borders with Aberdeenshire and Highland. Its name comes from Celtic roots meaning "sea settlement." Once a larger province covering parts of Highland and Aberdeenshire, Moray has evolved over the centuries. Elgin is its largest town, home to a quarter of the population. The area boasts 45 primary and eight secondary schools, along with the University of the Highlands and Islands affiliated Moray College. With a focus on industries like food and drink, tourism, and specialized metalworking, Moray's economy is striving for growth, especially in the tourism sector.