Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth is situated on the Moray Coast, just 6 miles from Elgin. Moray is the home of the Whisky and Castle trails and offers the visitor, cyclist and walker many enjoyable days outings exploring the beautiful coastal paths and countryside walks.

Lossiemouth enjoys a temperate climate due to the presence of the Gulf Stream, allowing the visitor a greater chance to enjoy its esplanade, two unspoilt beaches, tranquil estuary, championship golf course - Moray Golf Club, the Stevenson designed Covesea lighthouse and all the wonderful scenery associated with Scotland.

Lossiemouth has beautiful coastal and woodland walks abounding in floral, marine and wildlife. The estuary has a rich diversity of bird life, large over wintering flocks of wild fowl. The coast is home to seals, otters and bottlenose dolphins.

Lossiemouth takes it's place in History as the home of the first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937).To the west of the town is RAF Lossiemouth opened in 1939 . The historic harbour still has working boats and leisure craft. Here you can book a trip to go dolphin watching and get close to our wildlife.

Further details of Lossiemouth's history can be found on the Lossiefowk website which has been specially created for those that have lived here but it provides an excellent read to all, with further photos and interesting articles.

Duffus castle, Elgin cathedral, Gordonstoun, Spynie Palace and many other buildings of historic and architectural interest are just a few miles away.