Elgin, Moray

Elgin (pronounced /ˈɛlɡɪn/; Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn) is a old cathedral city and Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland. The town was first to the south of the River Lossie on the higher ground above the flood plain. Elgin is first documented in the Cartulary of Moray in 1190.

Elgin Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn
Population	25,678 (Census 2001)
OS grid reference	NJ220626
Council area	Moray
Lieutenancy area	Moray
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ELGIN
Postcode district	IV30
Dialling code	01343
Police	Scottish
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Moray
Scottish Parliament	Moray Highlands and Islands

Elgin cathedral

In August 1040, Macbeth's army beat Duncan I at Bothganowan (Pitgaveny), near Elgin. David I made Elgin a royal burgh around 1130, after his defeat of Óengus of Moray. During David's reign, the castle was built at the top of what is now Lady Hill. Edward I of England travelled twice to Elgin. During his first visit in 1296 he was impressed by what he saw. In the 19th century the old medieval town of Elgin was swept away, and many new buildings were added to the town centre.

Other websites

• Census data Archived 2005-03-28 at the Wayback Machine
• Elgin Museum - Four Star Local Museum
• Elgin City FC - Official website of Elgin City FC
• Council - Moray Council
• Leisure Centre - Moray Leisure Centre
• [1] - Official website for the Elgin Youth Cafe