Elgin Cathedral Churchyard

Elgin Cathedral Churchyard, Moray, Scotland

Visited August 2015

Surrounding the ruined Medieval cathedral in Elgin, north-east Scotland, is a churchyard dating mostly from the 17th to 19th century. There are a few early 20th century burials, but the cemetery is now closed to burials. There are also some very worn pre-16th century gravestones, most of which would have been within the cathedral itself, which dates from the 13th century. If you're into social history, then the Victorian area with extensive inscriptions is fascinating - here are the sailors, fishermen, butchers, postmen and provosts of the town, and the many, many children who died in infancy.

The site is run by Historic Scotland, so you have to pay to get in if you're not a member of Historic Scotland, English Heritage or similar.