What are some of the main attractions in Elgin and its surrounding area?

Lying on the River Lossie, in the heart of Moray Speyside, Elgin’s main attraction is the ruins of Elgin Cathedral. The cathedral retains its beautiful facade and contains a Pictish cross slab. The town offers plenty of other attractions, including the local distilleries Glen Moray, Gordon and MacPhail, and Glen Elgin, and the Elgin Museum, one of the UK’s oldest museums. Elgin also puts you within easy reach of Moray’s rugged coastline, hills and mountains, which provide the perfect setting for climbing, mountain biking, rafting, sailing, hiking and wildlife watching.