Guidebook for Elgin
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favourite bar/restaurant, lovely atmosphere and fantastic food. I would thoroughly recommend their Sunday lunch. They often do comedy and music nights and you book your ticket behind the bar.
15 locals recommend
The Drouthy Cobbler
48a High StOur favourite bar/restaurant, lovely atmosphere and fantastic food. I would thoroughly recommend their Sunday lunch. They often do comedy and music nights and you book your ticket behind the bar.
Food Scene
The Laich still does "High Tea", this is a very Scottish affair, you are served toast first, then your main course with a selection of cakes, scones and tea and coffee to follow. Very filling!!
Laichmoray Hotel
Maisondieu RoadThe Laich still does "High Tea", this is a very Scottish affair, you are served toast first, then your main course with a selection of cakes, scones and tea and coffee to follow. Very filling!!
The Royal has a nice A La Carte menu with specials. We've eaten here a few times and enjoyed it very much.
Royal Hotel
Station RoadThe Royal has a nice A La Carte menu with specials. We've eaten here a few times and enjoyed it very much.
Another nice place to eat, they do special steak nights and are great value for money. I would recommend the garlic prawns to start.
The Midas
29 South StAnother nice place to eat, they do special steak nights and are great value for money. I would recommend the garlic prawns to start.
Really popular Indian Restaurant, they do buffet nights and business lunches too.
The Qismat Tandoori
204 High StReally popular Indian Restaurant, they do buffet nights and business lunches too.
Lovely place to visit whether for morning coffee, lunch or dinner.
34 locals recommend
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
A96Lovely place to visit whether for morning coffee, lunch or dinner.
Sightseeing
A 5 minute walk from the house, worth a visit for some local history
49 locals recommend
Elgin Cathedral
King StreetA 5 minute walk from the house, worth a visit for some local history
This the Duke of Gordon monument and stands high over the town, a short stroll from the house and a good viewpoint.
Ladyhill Road
Ladyhill RoadThis the Duke of Gordon monument and stands high over the town, a short stroll from the house and a good viewpoint.
One of our many local distilleries, they are open for tours all year round.
24 locals recommend
Glen Moray Distillery
Bruceland RoadOne of our many local distilleries, they are open for tours all year round.
I lived in Fochabers and love to visit the Heritage Centre, there's a lot to see in here.
Fochabers Folk Museum & Heritage Centre
24 A96I lived in Fochabers and love to visit the Heritage Centre, there's a lot to see in here.
I grew up in Spey Bay, this is a popular place to catch sight of the Dolphins in the Firth or maybe an Osprey on the river.
37 locals recommend
Scottish Dolphin Centre
I grew up in Spey Bay, this is a popular place to catch sight of the Dolphins in the Firth or maybe an Osprey on the river.
Famous for their cashmere, the factory tour is really interesting. Lots of lovely things to spend your money on or enjoy a coffee or lunch in the restaurant.
52 locals recommend
Johnstons of Elgin
Famous for their cashmere, the factory tour is really interesting. Lots of lovely things to spend your money on or enjoy a coffee or lunch in the restaurant.
The residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. Interesting to visit and space for the children to run around.
Spynie Palace Car Park
The residence of the bishops of Moray from the 14th century to 1686. Interesting to visit and space for the children to run around.
Shopping
Just round the corner from the house, Gordon & MacPhail are whisky specialists and have been there since 1895.
11 locals recommend
Gordon & MacPhail South Street
121 South StJust round the corner from the house, Gordon & MacPhail are whisky specialists and have been there since 1895.
Entertainment & Activities
Pinz Bowling
2 Moycroft RdGreat way to spend some time on a rainy day with the children.
Swimming Pool, Ice Skating, Gym all you need to stay fit on holiday.
12 locals recommend
Moray Leisure Centre
Swimming Pool, Ice Skating, Gym all you need to stay fit on holiday.
Everything Else
Elgin Golf Club
Birnie RoadOur local golf course, one of many to pick from in Moray.