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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.
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.
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.
Explore Fascinating Elgin. As you walk the streets of the Scottish town of Elgin, you’ll discover that the town’s beautifully preserved architecture creates a wonderful sense of charm whilst at the same time providing a glimpse into the history of this ancient Scottish settlement.
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Elgin is the largest community in Moray Speyside with over 24,000 people. Moray’s largest town is convenient and connected by road, bus, and train to both Inverness and Aberdeen. The A96 runs through the town and Elgin’s train station on the ScotRail Network is just a ten-minute walk from the town centre.
Elgin is the largest town in Moray and can be found roughly halfway between Inverness and Aberdeen and can accessed from both cities via the A96 motorway. Elgin is Moray's administrative and commercial centre and home to the Moray Council. What to see in Elgin: Elgin Cathedral.
Elgin. The royal burgh of Elgin, the administrative and commercial centre for Moray Speyside, was founded in the early 12 th century by King David I of Scotland when there was a castle on Ladyhill. The medieval street pattern can still be seen in the core of the historic town.
Elgin is the county town of Moray in northeast Scotland, best known for its ruined cathedral which made it a "city". Together with nearby Lossiemouth it's the service town for two nearby Royal Air Force bases, with a population in 2016 of 24,760.
