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Moray Self Catering Holidays

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The area of Moray is to the north-west of this region and includes the towns of Elgin, Forres and Tomintoul. Many self-catering holiday cottages are situated on the coast and deep in the countryside between these towns, offering quiet surroundings and wonderful views.

Elgin

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Elgin, which is the administrative and commercial capital of Moray has a flourishing city centre, with many of the high street names and a unique range of specialists shops. Nestling in the world famous whisky country, Elgin has famous brands such as Glen Moray - Distillery, Johnstons of Elgin cashmere mills and Gordon & MacPhail on its doorstep. Baxters of Fochabers is a few miles east and Walkers of Aberlour is south of Elgin.

Forres

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Forres is one of Scotland's oldest small towns, and also one of its most attractive. Forres in Moray is situated just off the A96 about 27 miles east of the Highland capital of Inverness, the town's impressive parks and gardens with outstanding floral sculptures have led to many awards from the prestigious Britain and Scotland in Bloom competitions. Forres makes a great base as there is plenty to explore in the beautiful Moray Firth region, the surrounding area has something for everyone's taste, historical monuments, museums, castles, visitor centres, malt whisky distilleries - The Benromach and the Dallas Dhu, miles of white sandy beaches, moray firth dolphins, quaint coastal villages like Findhorn, river side & forest walks, great Scottish Golf courses, sailing, skiing, cycling, Salmon fishing, horse riding, tennis and some of the most scenic countryside and views in Scotland.

Tomintoul

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Tomintoul, located on the Crown Estate of Glenlivet, was planned and built in 1776 by the 4th Duke of Gordon. The Duke's plan can still be seen today in the wide main street and central square but the flax and linen industry which was intended to support the inhabitants never succeeded, perhaps not surprising as Tomintoul (57 deg 15m. N / 3 deg.22m W) lies at a height of 1170 ft. (356m) and is the highest village in the Highlands of Scotland. Located centrally in the Cairngorms National Park, Tomintoul now proudly claims to be the North East gateway to the Park.