New Elgin, Elgin, IV30 6EW

Elgin, Moray is a historic town and former cathedral city in Scotland. The town, once a royal burgh, is known for its heritage and cultural significance. It is associated with the Elgin Marbles, a collection of Ancient Greek sculptures from the Parthenon and other structures of the Acropolis of Athens, removed from Ottoman Greece in the early 19th century and shipped to Britain by agents of Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, and now held in the British Museum in London. The majority of the sculptures were created in the 5th century BC under the direction of sculptor and architect Phidias. Residents of New Elgin, Elgin, within the IV 30 postal district can experience the town’s historic character and its connections to notable artistic heritage.