Laich o' Moray

Downs, Moorland in Morayshire

Scotland

Laich o' Moray

18th century buildings on High Street The closest of the buildings to the camera dates from about 1700, but was altered (including the addition of the dormer windows) in 1853. The adjacent building dates from 1728 but the ground floor was remodelled in 1971. It was formerly home of the Kilmolymock Lodge of Freemasons.

Both are Category B listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30723" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30723">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30722" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30722">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>. — 18th century buildings on High Street Credit: Richard Sutcliffe

Laich o' Moray, located in Morayshire, Scotland, is a picturesque area known for its stunning downs and moorland. Situated on the eastern coast of Scotland, it covers a vast expanse of rugged terrain that is characterized by rolling hills, heather-covered moorlands, and breathtaking panoramic views.

The area offers a diverse landscape, combining open grassy plains with rocky outcrops and deep valleys. The downs of Laich o' Moray are a sight to behold, with their undulating green fields stretching as far as the eye can see. The moorland, on the other hand, presents a wilder and more untamed aspect, with its dense heather, scattered lochs, and winding trails.

Laich o' Moray is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Heather dominates the moorland, providing a vibrant purple hue during the flowering season. The area is also teeming with wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and various species of birds such as grouse and curlew.

Visitors to Laich o' Moray can explore the area through numerous walking and hiking trails. These trails offer an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature, with breathtaking views at every turn. The downs and moorland provide an ideal setting for outdoor activities such as picnicking, wildlife spotting, and photography.

In conclusion, Laich o' Moray in Morayshire is a captivating destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its downs and moorland offer a diverse and awe-inspiring landscape, with its rolling hills, heather-covered moors, and abundant wildlife. Whether it's a leisurely walk or a challenging hike, visitors are sure to be captivated by the natural beauty of Laich o' Moray.

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18th century buildings on High Street The closest of the buildings to the camera dates from about 1700, but was altered (including the addition of the dormer windows) in 1853. The adjacent building dates from 1728 but the ground floor was remodelled in 1971. It was formerly home of the Kilmolymock Lodge of Freemasons.

Both are Category B listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30723" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30723">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30722" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30722">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>.

18th century buildings on High Street

The closest of the buildings to the camera dates from about 1700, but was altered (including the addition of the dormer windows) in 1853. The adjacent building dates from 1728 but the ground floor was remodelled in 1971. It was formerly home of the Kilmolymock Lodge of Freemasons. Both are Category B listed Link

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Richard Sutcliffe

The Ionic Bar On High Street, Elgin.

The Ionic Bar

On High Street, Elgin.

Richard Sutcliffe

High Street, Elgin Looking towards St Giles Church.

High Street, Elgin

Looking towards St Giles Church.

Richard Sutcliffe

St Sylvester's Nursery At the corner of Abbey Street and Institution Road.

St Sylvester's Nursery

At the corner of Abbey Street and Institution Road.

Richard Sutcliffe

St Sylvester's Church Category B listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30806" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30806">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Roman Catholic church on Institution Road, dating from 1843. Attached to it is a schoolroom dating from 1872.

St Sylvester's Church

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Roman Catholic church on Institution Road, dating from 1843. Attached to it is a schoolroom dating from 1872.

Richard Sutcliffe

West Park Court Sheltered housing managed by Hanover Scotland Housing Association.

West Park Court

Sheltered housing managed by Hanover Scotland Housing Association.

Richard Sutcliffe

Tracks in the snow Outside West Park Court, sheltered housing managed by Hanover Scotland Housing Association.

Tracks in the snow

Outside West Park Court, sheltered housing managed by Hanover Scotland Housing Association.

Richard Sutcliffe

Marriage stone Incorporated into the wall of Harrow Inn Close.

Marriage stone

Incorporated into the wall of Harrow Inn Close.

Richard Sutcliffe

River Lossie from the camp site

River Lossie from the camp site

Sheriffmill Road, Elgin

Sheriffmill Road, Elgin

Signage A96 eastbound

Signage A96 eastbound

Track to Saint Mary's

Track to Saint Mary's

Richard Sutcliffe

Track to the B9010 The track leads from Dunedin Haughland (behind the photographer) to the B9010, Pluscarden Road, where the houses are situated.

Track to the B9010

The track leads from Dunedin Haughland (behind the photographer) to the B9010, Pluscarden Road, where the houses are situated.

Richard Sutcliffe

Arable crop The field has been planted with some kind of arable crop.

Arable crop

The field has been planted with some kind of arable crop.

Richard Sutcliffe

Houses on Pluscarden Road Cogdin (left) and Sunningdale (right) on the B9010, Pluscarden Road.

Houses on Pluscarden Road

Cogdin (left) and Sunningdale (right) on the B9010, Pluscarden Road.

Richard Sutcliffe

B9010, Pluscarden Road Looking towards Elgin.

B9010, Pluscarden Road

Looking towards Elgin.

Richard Sutcliffe

Track to Dunedin Haughland and Dunedin Cottage Dunedin Cottage (a holiday home) is just visible in the distance.

Track to Dunedin Haughland and Dunedin Cottage

Dunedin Cottage (a holiday home) is just visible in the distance.

Richard Sutcliffe

Saint Mary's

Saint Mary's

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Laich o' Moray is located at Grid Ref: NJ2162 (Lat: 57.641954, Lng: -3.3191521)

Unitary Authority: Moray

Police Authority: North East

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.641954,-3.3191521

Elgin

Name Gd: Eilginn

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100ELGIN

Network: National Rail

Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/elg/

Network Wikidata: Q26334

Operator: ScotRail

Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/elg

Operator Wikidata: Q18356161

Public Transport: station

Railway: station

Ref Crs: ELG

Source: NPE

Train: yes

Wheelchair: yes

Wikidata: Q2396399

Wikipedia: en:Elgin railway station

Lat/Long: 57.6427835/-3.310943

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 638055336

Naptan NaptanCode: 67925327

Public Transport: platform

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 57.640574/-3.312151

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Public Transport: platform

Lat/Long: 57.6462331/-3.3189286

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 638055337

Naptan NaptanCode: 67925328

Public Transport: platform

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6392575/-3.3182051

Railway: level_crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425612/-3.3188027

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals: emergency

Traffic Signals Direction: both

Lat/Long: 57.6434214/-3.3127663

Railway: signal

Ref: HE7745

Lat/Long: 57.642605/-3.3184887

Railway: switch

Lat/Long: 57.6423353/-3.3239853

Railway: level_crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425868/-3.318819

Railway: signal

Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main

Ref: HE7743

Lat/Long: 57.6428048/-3.3140503

Railway: signal

Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main

Ref: HE7741

Lat/Long: 57.6427756/-3.3124116

Taxi

Lat/Long: 57.6429831/-3.3116439

A A Container Storage

Addr City: Elghin

Addr Street: The Wards

Shop: storage_rental

Website: http://aacontainerstorage.co.uk

Lat/Long: 57.6403958/-3.3177686

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 57.6378258/-3.3194875

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Location: roof

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 57.6377928/-3.3194553

Post Box

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Type: wall

Royal Cypher: scottish_crown

Lat/Long: 57.6459854/-3.3165708

Library

Lat/Long: 57.6448033/-3.3148643

Crossing

Crossing: marked

Lat/Long: 57.6446211/-3.3156411

Crossing

Crossing: marked

Lat/Long: 57.6446785/-3.3157958

Crossing

Crossing: marked

Lat/Long: 57.6446022/-3.3150821

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6449808/-3.3141844

Man Made: chimney

Material: concrete

Operator: Moray College

Lat/Long: 57.64446/-3.3162671

Man Made: mast

Tower Type: communication

Lat/Long: 57.6431315/-3.3120378

Traffic Signals

Traffic Signals: emergency

Traffic Signals Direction: both

Lat/Long: 57.643358/-3.3120447

Conference Centre

The Moray Conference Centre

Addr City: Elgin

Addr Postcode: IV30 1NY

Addr Street: Mayne Road

Operator: The Mansefield Hotel

Operator Type: private

Website: https://themansefield.com/conferences-events

Lat/Long: 57.6462178/-3.3192321

Turning Circle

Turning Circle: square

Lat/Long: 57.6425115/-3.3116173

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 57.6409242/-3.314095

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Crossing Markings: no

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6397591/-3.3166771

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: no

Crossing Markings: no

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6399947/-3.3156924

Bus Stop

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 638055338

Naptan NaptanCode: 67925345

Public Transport: platform

Wheelchair: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6402636/-3.3143371

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 57.6414967/-3.3161544

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 57.6412424/-3.3172804

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6401331/-3.3159793

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6406867/-3.3164226

Access: private

Barrier: lift_gate

Lift Gate Type: single

Lat/Long: 57.6405358/-3.3138115

Board Type: nature

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 57.6392915/-3.3186717

Waste Basket

Lat/Long: 57.6392811/-3.3186541

Waste Basket

Waste: dog_excrement

Lat/Long: 57.6392713/-3.318645

Waste Basket

Waste: dog_excrement

Lat/Long: 57.6386008/-3.321002

Board Type: nature

Information: board

Tourism: information

Lat/Long: 57.6386017/-3.3209622

Turning Circle

Lat/Long: 57.6402249/-3.3122276

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6397836/-3.3155163

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Crossing Markings: no

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6397346/-3.3168143

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 57.6458972/-3.3169832

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6395971/-3.3168914

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6392045/-3.3184268

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6424922/-3.3188457

Railway: crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425826/-3.3189029

Railway: crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425567/-3.3188865

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6388983/-3.3195544

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6407168/-3.3114511

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6404619/-3.3127369

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6404082/-3.3130066

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6403124/-3.3134958

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6401099/-3.3145263

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6399832/-3.3151616

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6398693/-3.3156675

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6397424/-3.3161418

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6395688/-3.3168708

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6407894/-3.3116839

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6405051/-3.3132013

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6404073/-3.3137192

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6398361/-3.3158877

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6398876/-3.3159329

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6401041/-3.3149933

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6400504/-3.3149537

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6433434/-3.3123812

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6431919/-3.3137362

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6412808/-3.3178429

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6424993/-3.3187017

Railway: crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425641/-3.3187413

Railway: crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6425902/-3.3187565

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6432869/-3.311864

Crossing

Lat/Long: 57.6386872/-3.3203284

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