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Elgin
City in Moray, United Kingdom
Overview
Elgin is a charming small city at the heart of Scotland's whisky country, well-known for its historic cathedral, beautiful parks, and lively local culture. The city offers a mix of heritage sites and convenient modern amenities, making it a welcoming spot for visitors exploring Moray.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Moray
Population
24,760
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.65°, -3.32°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,111
Local Cost
$1,262
Local Income
$2,150
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
13.0°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
867 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
39 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LMO
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.
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