Eating Out
Park View Cottage is just off the east end of Elgin High Street diagonally across from Elgin Museum and is within 10 minute walking distance of well over 30 sit-in food establishments and takeaways.
Fishing
- Glenlatterach Reservoir: Brown trout in this elevated loch
- Millbuies Loch: Rainbow trout fishing
- River Lossie: Salmon spate river with over 100 pools
- River Spey: The world famous Spey is important for salmon fishing and the whisky industry.
Gliding
- Highland Gliding Club: Trial lessons March to October
History
- Elgin Cathedral: The Lantern of the North
- Biblical Garden: Contains every plant mentioned in the Bible
- Elgin Museum: World famous Fossils and Local History
- Ladyhill: Castle ruins & Duke of Gordon monument
- Local Heritage Centre: Research your family history
- Moray Motor Museum: A superb collection of cars and motor bikes
- Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere: This heritage trail gives fascinating insights into medieval Elgin and the development of the town along its main artery.
- Pluscarden Abbey: Medieval monastery still being used for its original purpose.
- Spynie Palace: Historic residence of the Bishops of Moray
- Duffus Castle: A fine example of a motte and bailey castle
Leisure
- Cooper Park: Tennis, Green Bowls. (50 yards)
- Golf Clubs: Moray has 9 golf clubs including one in Elgin
- Moray Leisure Centre: Swimming, Ice Skating, Curling & Fitness
- Moray Sports Centre: Modern building & equipment
- Pinz Bowling: Ten Pin Bowling
Nature Walks
- The Moray Way: Whether you want to walk, hike or bike, The Moray Way has a route for you.
- Dava Way: Easy route suitable for both walkers and mountain bikers
- Quarrel Wood: Woodland walks through beeches, oaks and pines
- Coastal Walks: Explore nearly 50 miles of Moray’s coast trail
Shopping
- Gordon & MacPhail: Large range of rare whiskies
- Johnston’s of Elgin: World Famous Cashmere & Visitor Centre
Whisky
- Glen Moray Distillery: On the Malt Whisky Trail, Glen Moray is the perfect place to start the whisky trail.