Elgin (Moray) - Elgin (Moray)

The town Elgin lies on the river Lossie in Scotland. It is the administrative seat of the Council Area Moray. The city is located around 10 km from the coast.

background

In a battle near Elgin on August 14, 1040 Macbeth (Mac Bethad mac Findlàich, * 1005; † August 15, 1057) killed the Scottish King Duncan I and became King of Scotland himself. David I raised Elgin to the Royal Burgh. 1224 was at the instigation of Pope Honorius III. a cathedral was built and Elgin became the cathedral city. The cathedral was The Lantern of the North (Light of the North) and destroyed during the Reformation. The ruin is still present in the city today. In 1196 Edward I. Elgin Castle to his base. Remains are still on the today Lady Hill to see there was a monument to 1839 George V., the last Duke of Gordon, built. Elgin is on Scotland's Malt Whiskey Trail.

getting there

By plane

Elgin's 57.201944-2.197778Aberdeen airport(IATA: ABZ) approx. 85 km away. It is closer to the 57.5425-4.0475Inverness Airport(IATA: INV), but this is not served from Germany.

By train

From 57.643-3.31121 Elgin train station there are connections to the south of the center Aberdeen and Inverness.

By bus

Stagecoach buses run on Line 10 every hour Keith - Huntly - Aberdeen and Forres - Nairn - Inverness. On Line 11 Elgin - Forres - Nairn - Inverness Airport - Inverness. The Line 33A and 33C Pinefield - Elgin Bus Station - Lossiemouth; 38A and 38C Buckie. A list of other bus connections can be found on the website of the Moray Council to find.

In the street

You can reach Elgin via the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness runs and via the A941 from Lossiemouth about Elgin after Rhynie leads.

By bicycle

The Scottish part runs through Elgin North Sea Cycle Route and the NCN 1.

mobility

Tourist Attractions

Churches

• 57.650614-3.3057671  Elgin Cathedral. .Ruins of the 12th century cathedral.Open: April 1st - September 30th, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (last admission 5:00 pm); October 1 - March 31, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last entry 3:30 p.m.).Price: Adults £ 9, Children £ 5.40.last change: Feb. 2021

Castles, chateaux and palaces

• 57.648478-3.3220942 Elgin Castle - Remains of the 12th century Elgin Castle on Lady Hill, freely accessible
• 57.675861-3.2911113  Spynie Palace. .Ruins of the estate of the Bishops of Moray.Open: April 1st to September 30th, daily 9.30am to 5.30pm (last admission 5pm).Price: Adults £ 6, Children £ 3.60; Elgin Cathedral Combo Ticket Adults £ 12, Children £ 7.20.last change: Feb. 2021

Monuments

• 57.648275-3.3225894 Duke of Gordon Monument - Erected in 1839, George V the last Duke of Gordon

Museums

• 57.649056-3.3100565  Elgin Museum, 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 543675, Email: [email protected]. Open: April to October Mon to Fri 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sa 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.Price: Donation requested.last change: Feb. 2021

various

• 57.644336-3.340751  Glen Moray Distillery, Bruceland Road, Elgin IV30 1YE. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 550 900, Email: [email protected]. The still is part of the Scotland's Malt Whiskey Trail. Reservation for a viewing is recommended.Open: May 1st - September 30th, Mon - Fri, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sat 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. October 1 - April 31, Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Price: £ 7.last change: Feb. 2021

• 57.651667-3.3003471  Johnstone of Elgin, Newmill, Elgin Moray IV30 4AF. Tel.: 44(0)1343 554099. Cashmere Heritage Center, Clothing Store, Cafe, and Factory Tours. For the guided tours, it should be clarified in advance by telephone whether this is possible (44 (0) 1343 554088).Open: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat, 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.last change: not specified

activities

shop

• 57.647417-3.3160562  Gordon and MacPhails, 58-60 South Street, Elgin. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 545110, Fax: (0) 1343 540155, Email: [email protected]. Delicatessen and independent whiskey bottler.Open: Mon - Sat 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.last change: Aug. 2020
• 57.6475-3.3157223  McCalls of Elgin, 54 South Street, Elgin IV30 1JX. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 540590, Fax: 44(0) 1343 556265, Email: [email protected]. Highlandware and outfits.Open: Mon - Sat 9 am-5pm.last change: Aug. 2020
• 57.649361-3.3156064  St Giles Shopping Center, 121 High St, Elgin, Morayshire IV30 1EA. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 543066, Fax: 44(0) 1343 540125, Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Sat 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sun 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.last change: Sep. 2020

kitchen

In addition to the usual branch restaurants, there are also numerous international restaurants.

• 57.647694-3.3130561  Spice tandoori, 9a Moss Street, Elgin IV30 1LU. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 540370. Indian restaurant.last change: Sep. 2015 (information may be out of date)

nightlife

Bars and pubs

• 57.64795-3.317052  The Granary, 14-18 Thunderton Place, Elgin. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 555175, Fax: 44(0)1343 543274, Email: [email protected]. Pub.Open: Mon and Tue 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Wed and Thu 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Fri Sat Sun 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.last change: Aug. 2015 (information may be out of date)
• 57.648856-3.3124583  The Muckle Cross, 34 High Street, Elgin. Tel.: 44 (0) 1343 559030. Pub.Open: Mon to Thu 8 a.m. to midnight, Fri 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sa and Sun 8 a.m. to midnight.last change: Aug. 2015 (information may be out of date)
• 57.648125-3.3187084  Smith and Jones, 178-186 High Street, Elgin IV30 1BA. Tel.: 44(0) 1343 569203. Bar / pub.last change: Aug. 2015 (information may be out of date)

accommodation

Cheap

Bed & Breakfast

• 57.648106-3.3000141  The Pines, East Road, Elgin, Moray, Scotland IV30 1XG. Tel.: 44(0)1343 552495, Email: [email protected]. last change: Nov. 2020

• 57.646528-3.3252  West End Guest House, 282 High Street, Elgin IV30 1AG. Tel.: 44(0)1343 549629, Email: [email protected]. last change: Sep. 2020

medium

• 57.645-3.3181943  Sunninghill Hotel, Hay Street, Elgin, Moray, Scotland IV30 1NH. Tel.: 44 (0)1343 547799. last change: Sep. 2020
• 57.644028-3.3084174  Laichmoray Hotel, Maisondieu Road, Elgin, Moray, Scotland IV30 1QR. Tel.: 44(0)1343 540045, Email: [email protected]. last change: Sep. 2020
• 57.643794-3.3093975  The Royal Hotel, Station Road, Elgin, Moray, Scotland IV30 1QW. Tel.: 44(0)1343 542320, Email: [email protected]. last change: Sep. 2020
• 57.646917-3.2881816  Premier Inn Elgin Hotel, 15 Linkwood Way, Elgin, Moray, Scotland IV30 1HY. Tel.: 44(0)871 527 8372, Fax: 44(0) 871 527 8373. last change: Sep. 2020

security

• 57.646242-3.3163391  Elgin Police Office, 31/33 Moray Street, Elgin, IV30 1JH. last change: Oct. 2015 (information may be out of date)

health

• 57.645834129063-3.32869189860192  Dr. Gray's Hospital (Dr Gray’s Hospital), West Road, Elgin, IV30 1SN. .last change: Dec. 2020

Practical advice

• 57.65075-3.3124443  VisitScotland Information Centers, Elgin Library, Elgin IV30 1HS. Tel.: 44(0)1343 562608. The information point is housed in the Elgin Library.Open: 1 Apr 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.last change: not specified
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• 57.647778-3.3167144  Elgin Post Office, 19 Batchen Street, Elgin IV30 1BH. Tel.: 44(0)1343 546466. last change: Nov. 2015 (information may be out of date)
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trips

• The Loch Ness With Urquhart Castle is located approx. 90 km west of Elgin and can be reached via the A96 and A82. It is also interesting to see Cawdor Castle or Fort George near Inverness. A combination ticket is available for Fort George and Urquhart Castle. Further information on historical destinations can be found on the website Historic Scotland. There are also trips to Inverness and Aberdeen.

Web links

• http://www.elginscotland.org/ - Elgin Official Website