Elgin Travel Guide

Elegant city in Moray with ruins of magnificent medieval Cathedral (HS), the 'Lantern of the North'.  Visit Elgin Museum, Moray Motor Museum, the Cashmere Visitor Centre, Spynie Palace (HS), Duffus Castle (HS), the unique Biblical Garden, scant remains of Egin Castle and the mighty Duke of Gordons column.  Millbuies Country Park and medieval Pluscarden Abbey are nearby.  Small aviary, boating pond, bowling, fishing, gliding, golf, indoor sports, nature trail, pitch and putt, squash, leisure centre, tennis, walking, wayfaring courses, trampolines, skateboarding, putting. Tourist Information Centre, 17 High Street. (01343) 542666. Open all year. Bureau de Change.  Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth coast only 5 miles north is also worth a visit to her Fisheries Museum and her wonderful golden beach.     HS = Historic Scotland