Fogwatt

Fogwatt
Fogwatt is located in Moray
Fogwatt
Fogwatt
Location within Moray
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CountryScotland
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57°35′49″N 3°16′52″W / 57.597°N 3.281°W / 57.597; -3.281

Fogwatt/Fywatt is a small village near Elgin, in Moray, Scotland. Fogwatt Community Hall is a local community hall that is situated on the main road towards Rothes. Also Fywatt (Old form Fi-wid) from Norse, Scandinavian word meaning 'A wood in which there might have been a church or a cell'

The Morayshire Railway once passed to the east of the village, but there was no station.

Glen Elgin distillery is located within the village.

There is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Scaat Craig, south of the village.

Millbuies Country Park lies to the south of the village. There is a loch with surrounding walks. Car parking is available. A mobile catering van is available seasonally.

References

  1. ↑ "Lifesaving defibrillator stationed at village hall". Northern Scot. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "SiteLink". sitelink.nature.scot. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Millbuies Country Park | Visit Forres". visitforres.scot/. Retrieved 26 July 2026.