A Day in Moray Full of Surprises
A day by car, from Elgin Cathedral to Lossiemouth.
Written by Graeme Johncock
The region of Moray isn’t as well-known as some of its near neighbours, but it has a way of surprising you. One moment you’re gazing up at a soaring cathedral, the next it’s an enormous Pictish stone more than 1,000 years old and before you know it, a beautiful coastline stretches into the distance. There’s a lot you can pack into just one day in Moray!
Pick your dates, and who is coming, and every stop will say whether it is open that day, and what it is like with children, a dog or a wheelchair.
- How
- A day by car
- Distance
- About 41 miles
- Starts
- Elgin Cathedral
- Ends
- Lossiemouth
- Good for
- Food and drink, Castles, History
Book before you go
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Accommodation nearby
If you are staying over: here are ours nearest where the day starts and ends.
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Worth booking aheadElgin Cathedral: online before you go, for the lower price.
The day
Elgin Cathedral
An attraction
The gargantuan ruins of Elgin Cathedral dominate the region’s main town. Known as the “Lantern of the North,” even in ruins, it’s an impressive site. It’s seen its fair share of turmoil over the last 800 years, being burned down in the late 1300s by the dreaded “Wolf of Badenoch”. You can still see red marks on the sandstone from the heat of that fire! Make sure you climb to the top of the tower before you leave. Not only are the views spectacular, but there are dozens of intricate carvings on display throughout the building. If you look down, there are even old gravestones built into the staircase!
The rest of this day is for members.
6 more stops, what to do at each, and the drive between them. Members read every one of our days, and the magazine.
Spynie Palace
An attraction
Sueno’s Stone
An attraction
Cafe 1496
A café
Burghead Pictish Fort
An attraction
Duffus Castle
An attraction
Lossiemouth
An attraction
Places to stay near where the day ends, and when each is next free.
Make it a weekend
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