Elgin, Morayshire
Elgin is a town in Morayshire, a county also known as Elginshire. The historic town centre is on the south bank of the Lossie. Elgin Cathedral was established in 1224, though now stands as a ruin. Dr Gray's Hospital was built in 1819. The building, still a working hospital, is imposing with its columns and dome and standing at the head of fine gardens. Elgin is within the council area of Moray.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Morayshire
Lat, Long: 57.650298,-3.314985
Grid Reference: NJ 2161 6302
Civil Parish: Elgin CP
Council Area: Moray CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 14983
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Elgin,_Morayshire_14983
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Morayshire
Lat, Long: 57.650298,-3.314985
Grid Reference: NJ 2161 6302
Civil Parish: Elgin CP
Council Area: Moray CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 14983
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Elgin,_Morayshire_14983
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Peruse Morayshire on Wikishire

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