Economy Elgin, Moray

the elgin – forres – lossiemouth triangle heavily dependent on royal air force stations employment of civilians. in 2005, raf lossiemouth along neighbour raf kinloss contributed £156.5 million (including civilian expenditure) moray economy, of £76.6 million retained , spent locally. bases provide, directly or indirectly, 21% of employment in area, although in 2010 closure of raf kinloss had significant effect on these numbers. aware of impact air force has on area’s economy, local population instigated long campaign save raf lossiemouth, future of in doubt. how of influence had upon government’s , ministry of defence’s final decision uncertain, base saved , raf leuchars instead faced axe part of same strategic defence , security review. raf leuchars become, raf kinloss, army base. other areas offering significant employment local authority, construction , real estate, food , drink, tourism, transport, business services , wholesale/retail.

in recent study, elgin shown 1 of expensive towns in buy property in scotland.