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Elgin: a mile in the middle ages

Sun, 23 June 2024 @ 10:00 - 13:00

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A short walk through a long history to find the medieval origins of the Royal burgh.

Join historian Dr John Barrett, on Elgin’s heritage trail. An insight into Elgin’s history and culture which many of us walk past every day. John will tell the story of how the burgh was shaped from medieval times, from the landscape to the architecture that can still be seen today.

Event Details

Date:
Sun, 23 June 2024
Time:
10:00 - 13:00
Cost:
£10.00
Distance:
1 miles / 1.6 km
Grade:
Easy (info)
Leader:
John Barrett
Dogs:
Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome
Category:
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The walk is all on street pavements except for the steps up to the starting point on Lady Hill. But if people cannot get up the steps, we can intercept them at the bottom and take them another way. The walk will last 2-3 hours

Organiser

Organiser:
Dr John R Barrett
Phone:
07764615517
Email:
dr.j.r.barrett@gmail.com

Venue / Start

Lady Hill
1 Hill Terrace
Elgin,IV30 1AUnited Kingdom

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Assemble at the Gordon Monument on Lady Hill, Elgin.

There are a few parking spaces on Hill Terrace, but we advise parking in one of Moray Council’s parking areas.  The location is within easy walking distance of the Bus station on Alexandra Rd, Elgin IV30 1PW or a 13 min walk from Elgin Train Station.