Affordable Family Fun in Lossiemouth
Fun needn’t cost a fortune! Make memories from the simple things – seaside fun, play parks and woods. These family friendly ideas will delight children of all ages!
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Sandcastles at East Beach
The golden sands of East Beach stretch for miles and the bridge makes it easy to reach the toilets (Station Park) and ice cream shops! Please respect the fragile dunes and be careful in the water, the currents can be strong around the breakwater and the riverbanks are steep.
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West Beach Planes & Pools
West Beach is a great place to spot the jets approaching RAF Lossiemouth over the beach. Cover your ears! At low tide, there are lots of rockpools to explore, with hermit crabs and tiny fish. At high tide, the reef forms a natural lagoon in front of the car park, good for paddleboarding and swimming (check tides & weather).
Beaches | Spotters
Climb to the top of the lighthouse
Covesea lighthouse is open to the public every Saturday morning (other times by arrangement). Beneath the lighthouse are giant caves, great for exploring. Visit the RNAS and RAF Heritage Museum.
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Action at Marine Park
Situated between James Street and Stotfield Road, Marine Park has two fine tennis courts, a pavilion serving refreshments in the summer and offering toys and games to borrow. Try a round of footgolf!
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Visit the Fisheries & Community Museum
The once busy fishing harbour is now a modern marina. The museum on the quay hosts a fascinating range of exhibits about the fishing, the railway, Britain’s first Labour Prime Minister, Ramsay MacDonald, and other aspects of our local heritage. Open every day but Sunday.
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Build dens & explore in the woods
The woods are easily accessed via the old railway line or the river path. There’s old war defences to explore and lots of wood for den building. Look out for red squirrels! You might even find a secret bird hide. Trails are uneven but mostly OK for mountain bikes and offroad buggies.
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Go crabbing at the Marina
Did you bring a crabbing net? The ice cream shops sell them if not. Pop some bacon in and dangle a line for crabs, there are some big ones in the Marina! Remember to place them back (gently!) when you’ve finished.
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Play parks
There are lots of play parks in and around Lossiemouth. Our favourites are Station Park on the seafront, Commerce Street overlooking West Beach and the Playing Fields near the High School.
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Swimming Pool, Sports Centre & Library
There’s a 20m swimming pool at the High School offering public swims, fun sessions and lane sessions. There’s also a gym, sports hall, badminton courts, fitness classes and an all-weather football pitch, The library is in the same building. Parking for this facility is above the all-weather pitch.
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Duffus Castle & Spynie Palace
About 5 miles southwest of Lossie, Duffus Castle is an impressive ruin, free to visit and explore. There’s a coffee hut in the car park. Spynie Palace, halfway to Elgin, is Scotland’s largest surviving medieval bishop’s house. Run by Historic Environment Scotland, there is a small entry fee.
Duffus Castle | Spynie Palace
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Getting Here
Lossiemouth is on the Moray coast, approximately 40 miles east of Inverness and 70 miles northwest of Aberdeen. The A96 is the main road between these two cities.
Travelling by bus or train, head to Elgin for a connecting bus service to Lossiemouth.