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Ladyhill Monument and Elgin Castle Ruins

Ladyhill Monument and Elgin Castle Ruins

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Ladyhill Monument and Elgin Castle Ruins

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Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Gerald Friedrich

May 7, 2025

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Worth a visit: From here you have a beautiful view over Elgin and, in good weather, you can even see the Speyside River. The few remaining remains of Old Elgin Castle are still there.

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October 1, 2023

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Ladyhill is the site of what was once Elgin Castle built by David I and has remained a ruin since the 15th century. A separate monument now stands on the hill, next to the ruins. The hill makes a fine viewpoint over Elgin. There are steep steps to ascent from the main street, but a steadier gravel path traverses the side of the hill for a more gradual approach.

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Elevation 40 m

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