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But think twice. This page is about the county in Scotland. For the Incan archeological site, see Moray Peru. This region travel guide to Moray is a usable article. It gives a good overview of the region, its sights, and how to get in, as well as links to the main destinations, whose articles are similarly well developed.
An adventurous person could use this article, but please feel free to improve it by editing the page. Namespaces Page Discussion. Views Read Edit View history. Main page Travel destinations Star articles What's Nearby? Elgin cathedral, which dates back to the s, was known as the Lantern of the North until destroyed in see our Historical Timeline. Near the cathedral are the Bishop's House and the Biblical Garden.
Two miles north is Spynie Palace, the residence of the medieval bishops of Moray. Straight roads and ditches criss-cross the flat land to the west of Spynie, which is home to RAF Lossiemouth. Lossiemouth, five miles north of Elgin, and its nearest seaside town, boasts two beaches and is popular with golfers. The East Beach is reached over a footbridge across the River Lossie from the town park and contains an expanse of dunes. East of Lossiemouth are the coastal villages of Hopeman and Burghead, the latter home to the site of Burghead Promontory Fort, a Pictish fortress that probably served as capital of the Kingdom of Fortriu for up to years.
Nearby is the mysterious Burghead Well. Inland is Duffus. This attractive village stands at the gateway to Gordonstoun School while nearby are the medieval St Peter's Kirk and the remarkably well preserved Duffus Castle. Forres, to the east, is one of Scotland's oldest agricultural towns and well worth a visit. Its centre is dominated by the magnificent St Laurence Church.
The town is also home to one of the most remarkable Pictish stones in the country, the 21ft Sueno's Stone. Just south of Forres is the Dallas Dhu Distillery, maintained as a visitor attraction by Historic Environment Scotland, while to its north is Speyside's smallest working distillery, Benromach.
Also north of Forres is the village of Kinloss, with the ruins of Kinloss Abbey. On the coast nearby is the attractive harbour and seaside resort of Findhorn, which is home to the Findhorn Foundation, an international spiritual community founded in Brodie Castle, near the western edge of Moray, provides an interesting excursion, during which you pass the 19 OTU Memorial. Next to the drive leading to the castle is a nice example of a Pictish symbol stone known as The Rodney Stone.
Six miles south-west of Elgin is Pluscarden Abbey. Largely destroyed in the centuries after the Reformation , the Abbey returned to life in and restoration has continued since. Between Pluscarden and Elgin is another remarkable church, Birnie Kirk, one of the oldest churches in continuous use in Scotland.
To the east, the A96 bypasses the interestingly named Lhanbryde and nearby Urquhart before crossing the River Spey at the very attractive village of Fochabers. This is a popular stopping off point on the route of the Speyside Way, a long distance footpath from Aviemore to Buckie.
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