The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Elgin, Scotland

Guvnor is Elgin born and bred and offers a reliable friendly service door to door. Airport transfers & early morning runs covered distance no object just call, 8 seater minibus available. Tours of Moray, Speyside and Whisky tours of local distilleries.

We provide a truly executive level ground transportation service. We often assist in creating and confirming unforgettable itineraries for our guests. A one client per day policy allows us to focus on your group & changes can be made at any time during the day, as desired. From airport transfers to golf, scenic and whisky tours across Scotland and beyond, our luxurious vehicles and concierge type service is unmatched. Our vehicles are discreet and also have the ability to use tow-a-van type secure trailers to satisfy any luggage requirement.

Come on an hour-long and family-friendly Alpaca Safari and get up close to the alpacas in their fields. Or, for adult visitors only, what about an Alpaca Trek where you'll learn about alpacas and their fleeces, and then go on a Trek round the farm, through woods, past a lochan and then finish with coffee and cakes in the farmhouse ? We have an Alpaca Farm Shop too. Pre-booking is ESSENTIAL for Alpaca Days Out.

This castle was built in 1140 AD and is the best-preserved example of a 12th-century moat-and-bailey style structure.

Elgin Cathedral is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Elgin Cathedral, also known as the ‘Lantern of the North’ is a majestic, historic ruin situated in Elgin. Elgin Cathedral is one of Scotland’s most beautiful medieval buildings, dating back to the 13th century. Elgin Cathedral has a rich history - it was badly fire damaged in 1390 following an attack by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, who was also known as the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. The two towers of the West Front and the Chapter House are intact and open to the public and the climb is rewarded with magnificent views of the town of Elgin. The top of the tower has an open viewing platform with information boards highlighting the visible landmarks.

***Please note: The Motor Museum is only open from Easter Weekend until the end of October and is CLOSED for winter.*** Based in the centre of Elgin (the capital of Morayshire, close to the Cooper Park), Moray Motor Museum is housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill. The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go, added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not be missed.

A warm welcome awaits you at Glen Moray Distillery in Elgin. Glen Moray has been distilled on the banks of the River Lossie since 1897 by a small dedicated team of craftsmen. In over a century of distilling at Glen Moray, much has changed. However, the ingredients, processes and the skills of those responsible for producing this finest quality single malt whisky remain constant. A small, friendly and informal distillery, Glen Moray is situated in the city of Elgin, the historic capital of Speyside. The area around Elgin is known as the Laich of Moray and has a mild climate. Indeed, an old Moray saying proclaims that the Laich of Moray has forty days more summer than any other part of Scotland – making Glen Moray one of the sunniest distilleries in Speyside. The Visitor Centre runs tours of the distillery, tastings of the whiskies available and has a small coffee shop and gift shop.

Please note that the standard opening hours listed apply only for the open season ie from Saturday 30th March 2019 to the end of October. However we are open throughout the year by appointment. Work behind the scenes by our volunteers and staff carries on year round. Elgin Museum is owned and managed by The Moray Society, a membership organisation open to all who share its aims. The Museum’s collections are housed in a Category A listed building at the east end of Elgin High Street, Moray, in the North East of Scotland. Here you can see objects from all over the world, with a special focus on Moray, and from all periods of history and prehistory from before the dinosaurs to the present day. Please explore our website to find out more about the Museum: changing exhibitions, school visits, family events, lectures, resources for heritage and collections research, as well as how to hire our beautiful building as a venue for weddings and other special events.