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Elgin (/ ˈɛlɡɪn / EL-ghin; Scots: Ailgin; Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn [ˈel (e)kʲɪɲ]) is a historic town (former cathedral city) and formerly a royal burgh in Moray, Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray.
Visitor information for Elgin, Morayshire including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. Nestled in the world-famous whisky region, Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth roughly midway between Inverness and Aberdeen and straddles the River Lossie.
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Elgin in Scotland is one of Scotland’s world-famous whisky regions and is known for its local distilleries and breathtaking scenery. The picturesque town of Elgin lies on the south coast of the Moray Firth, between Inverness and Aberdeen.
Exploring Elgin. Rich in history, every corner of town has a story to tell – follow the Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere trail and uncover the town’s history with your mobile phone. Start at Lady Hill on the west end, crowned by the Duke of Gordon monument.
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Elgin is approximately 590 miles from London central, 190 miles from Glasgow, and 170 miles from Edinburgh and 125 miles from Perth. So visit this great little Scottish town and immerse yourself in history during your next trip to the UK! back to Aberdeen and Grampian.
Things to Do in Elgin, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 20,205 traveler reviews and photos of Elgin tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Elgin. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Elgin Cathedral, ruined but well preserved, is an impressive structure that was once known as ‘Lantern of the North’. A three-acre Biblical Garden is open during summer and free to enter, and provides a welcome escape from busy streets.
From 1820 Elgin reinvented itself as a grand neo-classical city. It was seen as an ideal place for upwardly mobile highland landowners to live in winter, and money made abroad, particularly by Scots returning from India, also began to make an impact.
