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Elgin (/ ˈ ɛ l ɡ ɪ n /; Scots: Ailgin; Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn, IPA: [ˈel(e)kʲɪɲ]) is a town (former cathedral city) and formerly a royal burgh in Moray, on the North Coast of Scotland. It is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray.
Elgin is a town in Moray, Scotland, with a rich history and a whisky region. Explore its cathedral, museum, distilleries and more with VisitScotland's visitor information.
- Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 6YQ
This is the ultimate guide to Elgin – Scotland’s smallest city. Explore to see the history, what to do, what’s on and where to stay. Elgin is the capital of Moray and has a beautiful city centre with a rich history to explore, period buildings and much of its medieval layout remaining.
Written by Chris Thornton | 4th of March 2024. Elgin is the largest town in the Moray county. Located centrally, it's the ideal place to use as a base when exploring the area from Forres, Lossiemouth, Cullen, Keith and south to Ballindalloch. Elgin has a great deal to offer in terms of hotels, shops, history and places to eat.
Elgin is the largest town in Moray Speyside with over 24,000 people. It is convenient and connected to both Inverness and Aberdeen by road, bus and train. Explore its rich history, culture and golf courses with a variety of attractions, activities and accommodation options.
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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.