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ituated on the extreme northern shores of what is now called the Grampian
Region, the ancient seaport of Lossiemouth was once in the old county of
Moray. It has long enjoyed the reputation of being a popular holiday resort
with visitors attracted not least by the fine sandy beaches, a splendid
choice of golf courses, a surprisingly temporate climate and a high quality
of
accommodation.
Being a fishing port it will not come as any surprise to discover that there is also a mouthwatering choice of quality restaurants
and cafes, all making the most of the plentiful supply of fresh seafood!
ith such close ties to the sea it is perhaps expected that Lossiemouth should
produce many pioneers of the the fishing industry, which of course it does.
The most famous of Lossiemouth's sons was not in fact a man of the sea but of
a political persuasion; James Ramsay MacDonald (1886-1937), Britain's first
Socialist Prime Minister, was born here and attended school in Lossiemouth.
He was elected Prime Minister in 1924 and the people of Lossiemouth are
justly proud of the man who started life in a humble two-roomed cottage, far
removed from the political world of Westminster. There is a plaque marking
the birthplace of Lossiemouth's best known son.
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