St Giles' Church, Elgin

Name: St Giles' Church
Address: Elgin, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Elgin

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St Giles' Church is a Church of Scotland church situated in the centre of Elgin, Moray, in north-east Scotland. It is Elgin's original parish church. ()

Coordinates: 57°38'55"N, 3°18'55"W

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Elgin United Kingdom

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St Giles' Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Elgin Cathedral, SpireRoxx, Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin Museum.

0.4 miE
Ruins of a centuries-old Catholic church
Elgin Cathedral, Elgin
10 min walk • Elgin Cathedral, often referred to as the "Lantern of the North," is a historic and architectural marvel located in the city of Elgin, Scotland. This medieval structure, now a ruin, once stood as a beacon of ecclesiastical might and spiritual guidance in the region of...
~950 ftS
57°38'46"N • 3°18'54"W
SpireRoxx, Elgin
5 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
~520 ftS
Shopping
Gordon & MacPhail, Elgin
3 min walk • Gordon & MacPhail is an independent bottler and distiller of Scotch Whisky, founded in 1895 and located in Elgin in the north-east of Scotland. It is a family business owned by the Urquhart Family. Gordon & MacPhail is the Trading name of Speymalt Whisky Distributors Ltd.
~1040 ftE
Specialty museum, Museum
Elgin Museum, Elgin
6 min walk • Elgin Museum is a museum of local history in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. Its collections cover area fossils and geology, archaeology, ethnography, art and local history. Opened in 1843, it is one of the oldest independent museums in the country. The museum is run by The Moray Society. Entry to the museum is free.
~1060 ftE
Memorial
Little Cross, Elgin
6 min walk • The Little Cross is a monument in Elgin, Scotland, located at end of the city's High Street. It marks the boundary between secular Elgin and the religious Chanonry, a part of the town that had historically been given over to ecclesiastical governance under the Bishops of Moray.
~1170 ftSE
Monastery
Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Elgin
6 min walk • Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Moray is one of the few Catholic monasteries, founded in Scotland after the Reformation in 1560.
~1680 ftN
57°39'12"N • 3°18'58"W
Elgin Motor Museum, Elgin
9 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miSE
57°38'34"N • 3°18'4"W
Ashgrove Motorbody, Elgin
17 min walk • Bridge
~620 ftSE
57°38'51"N • 3°18'48"W
The Inkwell Moray, Elgin
3 min walk • Event space
1.4 miSE
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Linkwood distillery
36 min walk • The Linkwood Distillery is a whisky distillery in Elgin, in the Speyside region of Scotland. It is owned by the British drinks giant Diageo. The distillery was built in 1821 by Peter Brown with two stills, and started production in 1825 with a capacity of 4,500 litres per year.
~1590 ftNW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Borough Briggs, Elgin
8 min walk • Borough Briggs is a football ground in Elgin, Moray, Scotland and is the most northerly football league stadium in Great Britain. This venue is the home ground of Elgin City who currently play in the Scottish League Two.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Giles' Church?

Nearby attractions include The Inkwell Moray, Elgin (3 min walk), Elgin Museum, Elgin (6 min walk), Little Cross, Elgin (6 min walk), Greyfriars Sisters of Mercy Convent in Elgin, Elgin (6 min walk).

How to get to St Giles' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Giles' Church:

Bus

Elgin Bus Station (2 min walk)

Train

Elgin (12 min walk)