The Top 20 Attractions around Elgin
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Elgin. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Elgin is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Elgin Cathedral Ruins
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From the 1224 built cathedral are only ruins. The two towers have been renovated and are now used as showrooms. From the upper platform you have a nice view over …
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Lossiemouth East Beach
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Popular with surfers and separated from the mainland by the River Lossie, Lossiemouth East Beach is a scenic delight.
If you're lucky, you might spot seals basking on the sand, …
If you're lucky, you might spot seals basking on the sand, …
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Covesea Skerries Lighthouse
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A storm in November 1826 claimed no less than 16 vessels, leading to the clamour for the construction of lighthouses on the Moray Coast and on the Tarbat Peninsula. The …
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Hopeman Beach Huts
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A riot of colour and personality along the beachfront to the east of Hopeman. These characterful huts are so popular, there's about a ten year waiting list to own one. …
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Bunker and Anti-Tank Blocks on Burghead Beach
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This section of the beach is "decorated" by numerous bunkers and concrete blocks. They once served to defend the coast during the Second World War from a feared German invasion, …
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