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"Elgin by default"
Elgin by Saagar
Elgin Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 197 photos
Elgin, Scotland - an encounter of the 42% kind
I had no idea about Elgin prior to coming here, and sometimes that's an ok approach - no preconceived notions about the place. A nice, small town a bit inland from the Firth of Moray between the sea and the mountains. Before coming I had no idea that this was whisky country. In my imagination the whisky was a product of harsh conditions on the western Scottish iles and thereabouts. The difference between Mekong Whisky and the stuff that flowed in the veins of Elgians was sufficiently distinct to make me carry a bottle home. I asked for a local whisky and the people in the shop just looked bewildered...
What to do in Elgin?
Not that much to do, but definitely something that makes the polace nice and interesting. Itis a fairly important crossing point forpeople on the way between Inverness and Aberdeen, and from the sea to the inland (Grampian Hills). Already this guarantees a supply of eateries and drinking places. The whisky selection in local bars is astounding. If you can shake the fog away from your eyes you will also see a nice landscape, the nice river valley of River Spey - famously good salmon fishing for those iterested - and the whisky trail incorporates Elgin. Otherwise - whatever is Scottish, from the cow pie to tartans to Angus beef and the hinto of insularity and nationalism, it is all there and by and large very nicely so.
Last visit to Elgin: Jun 2006
From the south: travel A9 north of Perth, turn right on A95 after passing Aviemore. This will take you doewn the Spey... more travel advice
The bar at 8 Acres Hotel
With a solid padding of upper arm muscles, you can sample the local whiskies here. Great variety.
Nothing fancy needed;... more travel advice
A large-sounding hotel name
Good place to overnight, even if it is far from a Scottish castle. But if you look for modern amenieties in Elgin, this... more travel advice
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"a regular destination"
"Excellent Elgin"
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"Elgin Cathedral"
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The Lodge Elgin 53 Reviews & OpinionsLatest: May 6, 2013
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"Elgin by default" Elgin by Saagar
Saagar's Elgin Travel Page
"Elgin by default"
Elgin by Saagar
Elgin Travel Guide: 69 reviews and 197 photos
Elgin, Scotland - an encounter of the 42% kind
I had no idea about Elgin prior to coming here, and sometimes that's an ok approach - no preconceived notions about the place. A nice, small town a bit inland from the Firth of Moray between the sea and the mountains. Before coming I had no idea that this was whisky country. In my imagination the whisky was a product of harsh conditions on the western Scottish iles and thereabouts. The difference between Mekong Whisky and the stuff that flowed in the veins of Elgians was sufficiently distinct to make me carry a bottle home. I asked for a local whisky and the people in the shop just looked bewildered...
What to do in Elgin?
Not that much to do, but definitely something that makes the polace nice and interesting. Itis a fairly important crossing point forpeople on the way between Inverness and Aberdeen, and from the sea to the inland (Grampian Hills). Already this guarantees a supply of eateries and drinking places. The whisky selection in local bars is astounding. If you can shake the fog away from your eyes you will also see a nice landscape, the nice river valley of River Spey - famously good salmon fishing for those iterested - and the whisky trail incorporates Elgin. Otherwise - whatever is Scottish, from the cow pie to tartans to Angus 
beef and the hinto of insularity and nationalism, it is all there and by and large very nicely so.
Last visit to Elgin: Jun 2006
From the south: travel A9 north of Perth, turn right on A95 after passing Aviemore. This will take you doewn the Spey... more travel advice
The bar at 8 Acres Hotel
With a solid padding of upper arm muscles, you can sample the local whiskies here. Great variety.
Nothing fancy needed;... more travel advice
A large-sounding hotel name
Good place to overnight, even if it is far from a Scottish castle. But if you look for modern amenieties in Elgin, this... more travel advice
Have you been to Elgin? Share your travels with the world!
"a regular destination"
"Excellent Elgin"
"Lacking Marbles?"
"Elgin Cathedral"
Amarillo Hotels Kenitra Santiago del Teide Botswana Auburn Hotels Calais Thüringen Oderzo Ascoli Piceno Gamping Hotels Mateszalka Hotels Ko Sai Rot Hotels Bet Guvrin Rakhine State Cemmaes Provincia de Esmeraldas San Leo Nisis Varvarousa Hotels Estado do Rio Grande do Sul Balayan
Badges & Stats in Elgin
Have you been to Elgin?
Latest Activity in Elgin
Wrote a Review Getting to Elgin in Elgin Transportation
created a Elgin Travel Page "Elgin by default"
The Lodge Elgin 53 Reviews & OpinionsLatest: May 6, 2013
Eight Acres Hotel & Leisure Club 327 Reviews & OpinionsLatest: May 19, 2013
Mansion House 107 Reviews & OpinionsLatest: May 18, 2013
Premier Inn Elgin 128 Reviews & OpinionsLatest: May 23, 2013