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	Elgin, Moray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Elgin (Scottish Gaelic: Eilginn) is a former cathedral city and a former Royal Burgh in Moray, Scotland and is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray.
		Elgin was a popular residence to the early Scottish monarchs; David I, William I, Alexander II and Alexander III all held their courts there and enjoyed the hunting in the royal forests.
		Elgin is in the Moray (Westminster) constituency of the The United Kingdom Parliament which returns a Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons,[1] at Westminster.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Elgin,_Moray (3722 words)

	Moray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Moray (pronounced Murray, spelled A Moireibh in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland.
		The Moray council area was created in 1996, under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, with the boundaries of the former Moray district of the two-tier Grampian region.
		The Moray district had been formed by combining the local government county of Moray, except Grantown-on-Spey and Cromdale areas, with Aberlour, Buckie, Cullen, Dufftown, Findochty, Keith and Portknockie areas of the county of Banff.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Moray (860 words)

	Elgin Scotland - Elgin's Worldwide
		In 1747, the Earldom of Elgin was inherited by the 9th Earl of Kincardine.
		The 11th Earl of Elgin and 15th Earl of Kincardine, Lord Bruce of Kinloss, Lord Bruce of Torry, Baron Elgin, of Elgin (Sir Andrew Douglas Alexander Thomas Bruce, KT, was born 17 Feb 1924, resides at Broomhall, Dunfermline, Fife.
		Elgin, Scotland, whatever the source of its name, was not the immediate origin for the name of Elgin, Illinois, which was inspired by a hymn tune.
	www.elginscotland.org /elgin-moray-scotland/about-elgin/where_else.php (1222 words)

	The Pines Guest House Elgin, Moray, Scotland
		Elgin is also well served by trains from the south and by an efficient regional bus service.
		Elgin Cathedral was consecrated in 1224, and the City has been Moray's main centre for over 800 years.
		Elgin is a stones throw from Speyside and the new Cairngorm National Park with its popular ski-ing, hill walking and fishing.
	www.thepinesguesthouse.com (493 words)

	Scottish Accommodation Index - Elgin, Moray, Scotland UK
		The historic city of Elgin is the capital and principal town of Moray, in Scotland’s north east and grew up along a low ridge guarded on three sides by the meandering River Lossie.
		Moray was eventually incorporated into the Kingdom of the Picts, which at its height covered most of Scotland.
		Elgin reinvented itself as a town for the newly enriched lords and entrepreneurs of the era.
	www.scottishaccommodationindex.com /elginpics.htm (849 words)

	Moray's Heritage
		Moray offers a microcosm of the very best of Scotland: rich lowland farming; a necklace of quiet beaches, cliffs, crags and fishing villages; rolling hills and powerful salmon rivers; and the Cairngorm mountains.
		Moray was once a centre of Pictland, it was brushed by the Romans and became the country of Macbeth.
		Moray has a character and heritage of its own and has played an important part in the shaping of our nation.
	www.moray.gov.uk /LocalHeritage/Assets/html_pages/morayheritage.html (265 words)

	In and around Elgin, Moray and the North East of Scotland.
		Elgin's Cooper Park, situated in the town centre, can be enjoyed by all the family, containing a public library, boating pond, crazy golf course, cricket lawn and play area.
		A walk around Elgin, whether it be a relaxed amble or structured by the Elgin Town trail, will provide you with some outstanding architecture, a wide variety of shops and restaurants and the chance to meet some of the towns' friendly locals.
		Elgin has numerous leisure facilities including a modern leisure centre where ice skating, swimming, relaxation suite and gym are available.
	www.laichmorayhotel.co.uk /hotels-elgin-scotland/location.html (500 words)

	Elgin Moray through time \| Descriptive Gazetteer entries
		Elgin, a parish containing a city and royal burgh of the same name in the N of the county of Elgin.
		The presbytery of Elgin comprises the parishes of Elgin, Alves, St Andrews-Lhanbryd, Birnie, Drainie, Duffus, Speymouth, Spynie, and Urquhart, the quoad sacra parish of Burghead, and the mission of Lossiemouth.
		Elgin is the centre of one of the most fertile districts of Scotland and its trade is largely connected with its weekly and other markets; it has, however, some small industrial establishments, including woollen manufactories, iron-foundries, tanneries, and breweries.
	vision.edina.ac.uk /gaztext_page.jsp?u_id=10102637 (1353 words)

	Moray College - Elgin, Moray, Scotland
		Two joinery apprentices who attend Moray College for part of their training found a painful way of raising around £750 for Children in Need this week...
		Moray College Beauty Therapy students were rewarded in a competition in Aberdeen recently...
		Moray College will shortly be running a series of workshops aimed at anyone thinking about returning to learning and studying at Higher Education level...
	www.moray.ac.uk (450 words)

	Elgin Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Gradually parts of the structure collapsed as a result of unchecked decay, and it was not until the early 19th century that Elgin Cathedral received the respect it deserved as a fine piece of medieval architecture.
		Unquestionably the most splendid remains of Elgin Cathedral are those at the east end of the church where decorative moulding, traceried windows, blind arcading, and a virtually complete clerestory can be seen in their full glory.
		It was situated on the shores of an inland loch near Elgin and comprised quite a settlement.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/Elgin-313436/Things_To_Do-Elgin-BR-1.html (1740 words)

	Moray Marathon
		The Moray Marathon incorporates the marathon, half marathon and 10K, the only event of it's type in the country.
		The first Moray Marathon was held in 1982 and since then it has developed into a 3 in 1 running event incorporating the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Road Races through the picturesque landscape of Moray.
		The finishing line for each is the Cooper Park, Elgin with the 13th century Elgin Cathedral forming a dramatic backdrop.
	www.moraymarathon.com (417 words)

	Elgin Burgh Survey Archaeological Update
		Elgin was founded as a royal burgh by David I in the 12th century.
		The burgh of Elgin is situated in Grampian Region, and lies c 6 miles south of the Moray Firth.
		It lies on the southern edge of the fertile Moray coastal plain, and is protected by hilly, rising ground to the south.
	www.suat.demon.co.uk /elgin_bs/elgin.htm (2590 words)

	Northern Scot
		MORAY Roadrunners George Sim and Ewan Paterson did the club proud on Saturday, when representing Scotland in the Great Britain and Ireland Masters Cross Country International at Falkirk.
		ELGIN City Chairman Derek Shewan believes there has been failure on all fronts at the Borough Briggs club during a torrid 2006, but is hopeful of easing financial worries before the end of his first full term in charge.
		PUPILS at a Moray primary school that has been embracing fl culture came up with a host of famous names from the world of sport, entertainment and politics who have inspired them.
	www.northern-scot.co.uk (355 words)

	Elgin. Moray, Scotland - UK Offers
		The historic town of Elgin, Morayshire, in north-east Scotland is a great base for touring the Whisky Trail, Speyside, and the castles of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire.
		The Pines Guest House Elgin Moray in the north of Scotland provides high quality accommodation and lodgings when visiting or touring Morayshire Grampian and the Highlands.
		Elgin, the administrative and commercial capital of Moray, has a long and fascinating history...
	www.allonesearch.com /elgin.-moray,-scotland.htm (432 words)

	Nairn B&B Elgin Moray Speyside Accommodation & Travel Scottish Highlands
		Six miles south of Elgin is Pluscarden Abbey which was founded in 1230, burned down by the Wolf of Badenoch (he was a busy man) and restored in the 1940s.
		Three miles south of Elgin is Birnie Church which dates from the 12th century and is thought to be the oldest parish church in continuous use for worship in Scotland.
		Four miles north of Elgin are the ruins of another castle - the impressive Duffus Castle which is surrounded by a moat.
	www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /nairn.htm (2623 words)

	Overview of Elgin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The administrative centre of Moray, the royal burgh of Elgin lies on a bend of the River Lossie, 26 miles (42 km) east of Inverness.
		Most of Elgin's buildings were erected after the suppression of the Jacobite Risings of the 18th century, but a few earlier structures include Alexander Leslie's 17th-century Tower, Braco's Banking House (1684), and Thunderton House, built in the 16th century as a 'Great Lodging' of the Scottish kings to replace the castle.
		Elgin Academy, originally founded in 1566, moved to its present site in the 1960s and a College of Further Education erected on the site occupied by the school since 1885.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst210.html (365 words)

	Welcome to The Lodge Guesthouse : Elgin : Moray
		The Lodge is described as "One of the outstanding town houses of Elgin" Located in a quiet conservation area, and is only a 5 minute walk from the Town Centre and the Railway Station.
		It is a short walk to Elgin's Historic Cathedral, Johnstons Cashmere Centre, Restaurants, the Cinema, pubs and clubs.
		Elgin is convenient for our famous Malt Whisky Trail, Castles, golf courses and sandy beaches rich with wildlife.
	www.thelodge-elgin.com (199 words)

	Elgin self catering accommodation Scotland - holiday homes cottages apartments accommodation around Elgin self catering ...
		Elgin is known as the Lantern of the North.
		Elgin Cathedral was founded in 1224 but destroyed in 1390.
		Situated on the beautiful Moray Coast, with its fine sandy beaches, Burnside House is a family run guest house providing superior Bed and Breakfast accomodation; also self-catering apartments available.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /elginselfcateringaccommodation.html (323 words)

	Elgin Moray Scotland United Kingdom Europe Regional
		Another three people were arrested and had their vehicles seized near Elgin, Moray.
		Schoolboy realises fantasy golfing holidayScotsman, United Kingdom - Oct 30, 2006Sean Blacklaw, of Elgin, Moray, has been entering the competition since it started, but thought he would be knocked out of the competition after going off on...
		A 15-year-old was found with an 18in metal pole with a home-made handle at a park in Elgin, Moray.
	iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Scotland/Moray/Elgin (375 words)

	Scottish Towns - Elgin, Aberdeenshire
		Elgin is also an extremely popular holiday resort and touring centre with excellent facilities.
		Like most towns and villages, Elgin has been subjected to the forces of 'progress' but due thanks and praise should be given to the Elgin Society.
		It is due to the efforts of this forward thinking society that many historic buildings have been spared the bulldozer, saving much of this ancient town's heritage for future generations to enjoy.
	www.scottish-towns.co.uk /aberdeenshire/elgin (163 words)

	Elgin Hotels & Accommodation near Elgin in Moray
		There are 2 hotels with a Elgin address but a total of 3 hotels are within 9.4 miles of Elgin.
		Price and star rating are not necessarily the best guide to overall hotel quality, and Elgin hotel guest reviews suggest that West End Guest House (0.2m) with a rating of 92% offered the best overall guest satisfaction.
		The Guest House is situated in the center of the beautiful city of Elgin.
	www.uk-tourist-attractions.co.uk /Scotland_hotels/Elgin_hotels.cfm (240 words)

	Granary Wharf Villas - 4 Star Self Catering Cottages in Scotland Moray
		Burghead in Moray, self catering Scotland, is a quiet seaside village with all basic amenities, grocery store, post office, chemist, library, hairdresser and 3 public houses all within walking distance from the, holiday cottages.
		In Elgin 9 miles from the, holiday cottages, there is an excellent selection of restaurants and shops, including Asda and Tesco 24 hour Superstores.
		The, holiday cottages, were converted from our old fishing store, which was completely rebuilt from scratch except for one wall that had arched windows in it, which we wanted to keep.
	www.morayhols.co.uk (414 words)

	moray fitted kitchens: elgin kitchen outlets, elgin kitchen dealers, elgin kitchen retailers - Second Nature
		Second Nature dealers in Moray are passionate about kitchens and appreciate that the kitchen is the hub of the home.
		All Second Nature dealers in Moray have a minimum of six displays in their showrooms so you can experience first-hand the beauty, style and quality of a Second Nature fitted kitchen.
		A Moray Second Nature dealer has the experience and expertise to guide you through the entire kitchen buying process from accessing your needs and aspirations through to design and selection.
	www.secondnaturecollection.co.uk /moray-kitchen-dealer.htm (394 words)

	Elgin Moray Speyside Scotland Accommodation & Travel
		Elgin is one of Scotland's oldest established towns.
		Elgin is located on the main railway line between Inverness and Aberdeen (there are regular trains running from London, Edinburgh and Glasgow every day).
		The impressive ruins of Duffus Castle (4 miles north of Elgin), surrounded by a moat, dates from around 1300.
	www.scotland-info.co.uk /ardgowan/elgin.html (667 words)

	Moray Burial Ground Research Group - MBGRG - Publications
		The Parish of Elgin west of the River Lossie, including Inverlochty, Mosstowie, Pittendreich, Manbeen, Auchtertyre, Miltonduff and Pluscarden.
		The Parish of Elgin east of the River Lossie, including Thornhill, Clackmarras, Longmorn, Ashgrove, Maisondieu, Bilbohall and Mayne.
		An illustrated study of the Closes, Wynds and Alleyways of the Burgh of Elgin.
	www.mbgrg.org /publications.shtml (1013 words)

	Teale, Simpson, Sherwood, Tupper, Mayhew and Related Families - pafn87 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
		- identified from Elgin Parish records, because this George is identified as a flsmith at birth (and death) of children, and members of his family appear to act as witnesses for christening of children.
		John Petrie, born December 29, 1770 in Elgin, Moray Scot; married Agnes Glasford July 03, 1798 in Elgin Scotland.
		- identified from Elgin Parish records, because this John is identified as a flsmith at birth (and death) of children, and members of his family appear to act as witnesses for christening of children.
	members.tripod.com /bill_buchanan/teale/pafn87.htm (853 words)

	ELGIN ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Elgin and surrounding area.
		ELGIN ESTATE AGENTS - Property and houses for sale or rent in Elgin and surrounding area.
		Let a good number of agents in Elgin know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Elgin Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.
		Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
	www.elginestateagents.co.uk (1270 words)

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		Moray Camera Club meets every Monday evening from beginning of September to end of April in Elgin Cooper Park Library from 7:30pm -9:30pm.
		Our programme is wide, varied and designed to provide something of interest to all members, both beginners and more experienced photographers.
		Affiliated to The Arts Club of Moray, The Photographic Alliance of Great Britain and Federation de L'Art Photographique through The Scottish Photographic Federation.
	www.moraycameraclub.co.uk (245 words)

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