Lossiemouth to Elgin The railway was built in a straight line across the more or less flat land and the Spynie Canal. It was operated to and from Kings Cross, London often having a sleeping car in the train. It was first surveyed in 1841 and opened in 1852 under the auspices of Morayshire Railway which eventually merged with Great North of Scotland railway in 1881. It carried passenger, fish and other goods from the port. It stopped at Greens of Drainie and at the level- crossing at Linksfield. These were closed in 1881. The Lossiemouth to Elgin line closed in 1964 to passengers and 1966 to freight. Most of the line is now a 3.5 mile fairly flat 'footpath' with access to all (it's right to roam in Scotland) Just one section is reputed to be unusable at Grid ref: NJ 2302 6457 southwards to Elgin near Muir of Linksfield as the line has been used as a silage clamp and is very wet. If anyone knows the conditions have changed, please email us and let us know. Using the minor lane from/to Elgin is the only way round the problem or just start or finish your ride at the Grid ref. At Linksfield. Grid ref: NJ 2357 7033 Seatown, Lossiemouth. Parking nearby. Grid ref: NJ 2302 6457 Muir of Linksfield Parking in at end of track at about grid ref. Morayshire Railway - Wikipedia Heritage Paths - Search for Paths by Map