Silverbank Apartments are well located on High St in the centre of Elgin, conveniently placed for those who enjoy a city centre like lifestyle.
There is a wide range of shops and restaurants close by, with the added benefit of the train station within walking distance – ideal for those locating to work or wanting to venture further afield for some leisure activities. However, Elgin is such a interesting market town, you’ll be sure to have all you need on your doorstep.
Boasting an equable climate, Elgin is Scotland’s smallest and, reputedly, friendliest city although in truth it feels more like a small country town than a heaving urban area.
Just 36 miles from Inverness and 64 miles from Aberdeen, Elgin is the administrative and commercial capital of Moray in North East Scotland.
The city has a rich historical heritage and is close to the Spey Valley with its agriculturally rich farm land and the Cairngorm National Park and the well known fishing villages of Buckie and Lossiemouth on the coast.
Elgin is surrounded by attractive countryside and woodland and the local industries are predominantly made up of world renowned food processors such as Baxters of Speyside and the even more famous whisky distillers that occupy the Spey Valley and surrounding areas.
The ruins of Elgin Cathedral dating back to 1224 are a major visitor attraction while Pluscarden Abbey, six miles from Elgin town centre, is one of Scotland’s most unusual attractions.
The interesting mediaeval street plan of Elgin is still well preserved. The main street widens to the old cobbled market place, now known as the Plainstones, and is linked to parallel streets by a series of narrow wynds and pends. A few buildings still retain the arched facades which were typical of early eighteenth century Elgin.
Today Elgin offers a wonderful location to set up home with good schooling, and facilities all close to hand including Elgin Museum which was founded in 1836, and is managed by the Moray Society. The Museum houses many important collections of Natural History, Geology, Archaeology, Science, Art, Ethnography and Social History.
For fitness enthusiasts the Moray Leisure Centre consists of an Ice Rink, Leisure and Training Pools, Relaxation Suite, Health & Wellness Suite, Child Care Facilities, Pre-School Nursery and Cafe Bar.
Other popular attractions include The Moray Motor Museum and Johnstons Cashmere Visitor Centre. Not far away there are numerous and challenging golf courses and other world class facilities for enjoying the outdoors including hill-walking and mountaineering, horse-riding, ski-ing, and gliding.