THE THOMAS TELFORD BRIDGE Craigellachie - 2 miles
Bridge-builder Thomas Telford's famous single-span iron structure
spans the Spey near the village of Craigellachie. Now replaced by a
modern crossing a little lower down the river, Telford's masterpiece
is now listed as a monument of outstanding architectural heritage.
Immediately above it is the rock of Craigellachie, marking the
boundary of the lands of Clan Grant. The clan's war-cry is "Stand
Fast, Craigellachie!", and has achieved wider fame as the name of a
very palatable whisky.
THE MORAY FIRTH DOLPHINS Along The Coast - 20 miles
It could happen anywhere along this coast — from the cliffs beside
Gardenstown, by the harbour at Lossiemouth, or the delectable
sandy beach at Sandend. When the cry of "Dolphins!" goes up,
people point and reach quickly for binoculars. The resident Moray
Firth population of blue-nosed dolphins adds excitement to any
seaside visit. You just never quite know where they'll turn up next
Nestling in a corner of Elgin’s Cooper Park is a garden containing
every plant mentioned in the Bible, all 110 of them, together with
life-size sculptures depicting the parables. Each plant is
cross-referenced to the relevant passage in the Bible, along with an
indication of its use in Biblical times. A desert area depicts Mount
Sinai and the Cave of Resurrection. Backdrop to the garden is a
striking trellis mirroring the design of Elgin Cathedral, and covered in
yellow, white and red roses.
