In my post about the view from one of the towers of Elgin Cathedral I mentioned there was a garden on the other side of the road.

Garden path:-

Just to the left in the background above you can see some sort of structure. Closer up it appears to mirror the cathedral:-

Some of the planting:-

Rockery and path:-

Elgin Cathedral from path:-

The bridge is very close to Elgin Cathedral. It can be seen viewed from one of the Cathedral towers in the first photograph in this post.

As we were leaving Elgin Cathedral the custodians asked if we had visited the Chapter House. We hadn’t, as it appeared to be fenced off but we were assured there was access to it and so we went back.

On the way we passed this Pictish Stone:-

Reverse:-

Plus some carved figures:-

The Chapter House is stunning. It’s apparenty the best of its kind in Scotland. I can well believe it:-

You can climb both towers of Elgin Cathedral (but take your time.) One of them contains the architectural exhibits and carvings from my previous post. Unfortunately you have to descend again to get up the other one.

But it’s well worth it as it has a viewing platform at its top.

Ruins plus (intact) Chapter House on left. Behind it can be seen the River Lossie and two bridges across it.

View of Elgin:-

View north through park area:-

View west. There is a garden just across the road here to the right of the gates:-

The towers of Elgin Cathedral are home to several exhibits relating to its history. The displays were probably the best and most comprehensive  we have seen in a historic building such as this.

These are examples of the carved stones which were once part of the cathedral’s structure:-

A gargoyle:-

Intricately carved boss:-

An unusual carving of a woman, blurry picture since the original was behind glass:-

The entrance to the Elgin Cathedral site (which is in the care of Historic Scotland) is through a building to the right of the photo of the mediæval entrance doorway:-

View from other side of doorway:-

Looking back to doorway from the nave:-

The nave information board:-

Details of nave ruins:-

Elgin Cathedral is perhaps the best reason for visiting the town. It’s a very impressive ruin.

Ruins with (intact) Chapter House to centre right:-

Closer view from left:-

Ruins:-

Elgin Cathedral towers and ruins:-

Towers end:-