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Elgin: a mile in the middle ages

Sun, 26 June 2022 @ 14:00 - 16:00

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A walk through Elgin discovering how the city and royal burgh was shaped by those living in the middle ages.

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, 26 June 2022
Time:
14:00 - 16:00
Cost:
£10.00
Distance:
1 miles / 1.6 km
Grade:
Easy Plus (info)
Leader:
Dr John R Barrett
Dogs:
Sorry, dogs are not allowed
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The walk is mainly on street pavements, but at the start, there is a walk up to Lady Hill, which is quite steep – parking can be found on Hill Terrace, IV30 1A for those who may find the hill problematic.

The walk will take you to the other end of Elgin High Street near Elgin Museum.

 

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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We’ll meet at the top of Lady Hill – the nearest postcode is  IV30 1A. 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.