Elgin, Moray

Elgin
Elgin
Location within Moray
Population25,678 (Census 2001)
OS grid reference[NJ220626 NJ220626]
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townELGIN
Postcode districtIV30
Dialling code01343
PoliceScottish
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • Moray
Scottish Parliament
  • Moray
  • Highlands and Islands

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.

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.


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