Elgin, Moray
Coordinates: 57°38′50″N 3°18′22″W / 57.64726°N 3.306103°W
Elgin (pronounced /ˈɛlɡɪn/; Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn) is a old cathedral city and Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. The town was first to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the flood plain. Elgin is first documented in the Cartulary of Moray in 1190.
| Elgin | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn | |
 Elgin shown within Moray | |
| Population | 25,678 (Census 2001) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NJ220626 |
| Council area | Moray |
| Lieutenancy area | Moray |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ELGIN |
| Postcode district | IV30 |
| Dialling code | 01343 |
| Police | Grampian |
| Fire | Grampian |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Moray |
| Scottish Parliament | Moray |
| Highlands and Islands | |
In August 1040, Macbeth's army beat Duncan I at Bothganowan (Pitgaveny), near Elgin. David I made Elgin a royal burgh around 1130, after his defeat of Óengus of Moray. During David's reign, the castle was built at the top of what is now Lady Hill. Edward I of England travelled twice to Elgin. During his first visit in 1296 he was impressed by what he saw. In the 19th century the old medieval town of Elgin was swept away, and many new buildings were added to the town centre.
Elgin, Moray Media
The 9th century Pictish Elgin Pillar, found in the churchyard of St Giles' Church in 1823
View of Elgin Cathedral with River Lossie in foreground. Taken by Bill Reid.
Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, Scotland
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Elgin, Gordon Street, Moray College Of Further Education
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Other websites
- Census data Archived 2005-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Elgin Museum - Four Star Local Museum
- Elgin City FC - Official website of Elgin City FC
- Council - Moray Council
- Leisure Centre - Moray Leisure Centre
- [1] - Official website for the Elgin Youth Cafe