Moray Doors Open Day

Moray Doors Open Day

Elgin High Church

Elgin High Church was built in the 1840s as a Free Church – it then joined with the Church of Scotland in 1929. The interior is largely unchanged since it opened with original pews.

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St Columba's South Church of Scotland

Built in 1905-06, the church, which is regularly used as a wedding venue, contains many attractive stained glass windows, including a World War I window and several memorial windows. The fine hexagonal pulpit dates from 1684 from the old St Giles Church in Elgin.

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St Giles Church

19 September 2020

Watch three new videos of this historic church in Elgin. St Giles was build in 1826-28, replacing the old Muckle Kirk which had stood on that same site for 700 years. The building, in the centre of Elgin, is built with finest Moray sandstone masonry in a Greek Revival style.

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All Saints Episcopal Church, Buckie

Built in 1876, the Episcopal Church of All Saints in Buckie and the elaborately carved freestone font were designed by Alexander Ross of Inverness. The church has a distinctive rounded apse and a broach spire; stained glass windows including a Rose window at the West end. The East end of the church was remodelled in 1951 when the present marble altar was installed. Listed Category B.

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St John's Church

Built 1841, designed by Patrick Wilson, one of the older Scottish Episcopal Church buildings in the country. There are three wall-sized murals in the church, two are by the artist Hole and dated 1906 and 1912 while the third is by Haswell Miller, created in 1936. The church will be holding a Flower Festival along with organ music and refreshments on the lawn outside the church.

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Newbold House

A large country house, conservatory and walled garden dating from 1893. The house and garden are now run as a social enterprise promoting sustainable living. Visit the house and peace garden and see the home-grown food. Learn about the workshops, venue hire and accommodation that are on offer. There will also be apple pressing available on the day. www.newboldtrust.org

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Nelson's Tower

19 September 2020

Standing high on Cluny Hill, Nelson’s Tower looks down, with some presence, over Forres. As the building is closed right now, the Forres Heritage Trust which looks after the monument wanted to ensure that you can still get a chance to take in the stunning view from the top of the tower in the virtual tour.

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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Keith

This Gothic church was designed by Alexander Ross, 1882 replacing the ‘small, plain building’ (1808) behind Land Street. Amongst the fittings is the ‘Seabury Chair’ - the first American Anglican Bishop was ordained on that chair in Aberdeen in 1784.

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Findhorn Foundation Eco Village

The Findhorn Community was established in 1962 with a vision of a better world. It is now home to around 400 people with events and conferences throughout the year.

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Pluscarden Church of Scotland

Built in 1898, this is the Church of Scotland church near to Pluscarden Abbey. Some building features are modeled on the nearby Abbey.

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Gordon Castle Walled Garden

One of Britain's oldest and largest walled kitchen gardens. It is currently being restored to its former glory complete with cafe, children's play area and shop. Discover our beautiful garden this Doors Open Day. If visitors would like lunch in the café, then please book in advance. www.gordoncastle.co.uk

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Tomintoul Church of Scotland

Parliamentary church built to standard design by Thomas Telford in 1826 of which the bellcote survives. Remodelled in Gothic Revival manner by Inverness architect John Robertson in 1900. Former Telford manse next to church.

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Findhorn Heritage Icehouse

Mid-19th Century Commercial Icehouse built to support the local Coastal Salmon Netting industry. The underground chambers were used to store natural ice which kept the fish fresh on their way to the London Markets. The chambers now contain displays relating to the Salmon Fishing. Children’s quiz available. The museum opposite the Icehouse will also be open.

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Elgin Museum

19 September 2020

Scotland’s oldest continually independent museum, opened in 1843. Owned and operated by The Moray Society. Enjoy online videos and fun activities as part of Moray Digital Doors Open Day 2020.