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Elgin Cathedral Ruins

Elgin Cathedral Ruins

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Elgin Cathedral Ruins

Name: Elgin Cathedral Ruins
Rating: 2

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Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Lossie Harbour – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

65.1km

03:04

300m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Lake in Cooper Park – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

35.5km

01:41

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Boat o'Brig Road Bridge – Spey Viaduct loop from Elgin

107km

04:48

670m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Michèle Linton

December 12, 2023

The cathedral, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, was established in 1224 on land granted by King Alexander II outside the burgh of Elgin and close to the River Lossie. It replaced the cathedral at Spynie, 3 kilometres (2 mi) to the north, which was served by a small chapter of eight clerics. By 1226, the new and developing cathedral was staffed with 18 canons increasing to 23 by 1242. A damaging fire in 1270 resulted in a significantly enlarged building. It remained unaffected by the Wars of Scottish Independence, but again suffered extensive fire damage in 1390 when attacked by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, also known as the Wolf of Badenoch. In 1402 the cathedral precinct again suffered an incendiary attack by the followers of the Lord of the Isles.

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Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Elgin Cathedral Ruins

1. Lossie Harbour – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

2. Lake in Cooper Park – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

3. Boat o'Brig Road Bridge – Spey Viaduct loop from Elgin

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