The ward of Heldon and Laich sits on the low-lying coastal plain of Moray in north‑east Scotland, taking in farmland, small villages and stretches of coastline on the Moray Firth. The name "Laich" is Scots for low-lying ground, reflecting the fertile agricultural landscape, while the coastal fringe brings sandy bays and the prospect of dolphins and abundant seabirds.
Locally the area combines traditional rural activities – arable farming and in parts coastal work and tourism – with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Elgin. The ward has a strong community feel, with historic roots visible in estate landscapes and archaeological remnants, and contemporary concerns often focused on land use, coastal protection and sustaining local services.
Postcode districts covering Heldon and Laich
Most populated places nearby
- Elgin 2.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Elgin City North Ward 2.6 miles
- Elgin Place 2.8 miles
- Elgin City South Ward 3 miles
- Hopeman Place 3.5 miles
- Burghead Place 4.4 miles
- Lossiemouth Place 5 miles
- Lhanbryde Place 6.4 miles
- Kinloss Place 6.8 miles
- Findhorn Place 8.1 miles
- Fochabers Lhanbryde Ward 9.2 miles
- Forres Place 9.3 miles
- Mosstodloch Place 9.8 miles
Example postcodes in Heldon and Laich
IV30 5YL, IV31 6AT, IV31 6DE, IV30 5TD, IV31 6PU, IV30 5XA, IV30 5YS, IV31 6BD, IV30 5XZ … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 26 miles
- Aberdeen Airport 54.3 miles
- Elgin Railway Station 2.9 miles
- Forres Railway Station 9.7 miles
Hotels in Heldon and Laich Ad
- Laichmoray Hotel 3
- The Mansion House Hotel 4
- Firth Hotel & Restaurant 3
- Poseidon's
- Sunninghill Hotel 4
- The harbour inn
- Premier Inn Elgin 3
- The Royal Hotel-Elgin
- The Mansefield Hotel 4
- GOLF View Hotel & Macintosh Restaurant 4
Schools in Heldon and Laich
- Alves Primary School Primary
- Burghead Primary School Primary
- Gordonstoun School Independent - all ages
- Hopeman Primary School Primary
- Hythehill Primary School Primary
- Lossiemouth High School Secondary
- Mosstowie Primary School Primary
- St Gerardine Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Duffus House Estate 1.5 miles
- Borough Briggs Stadium 2.3 miles
- Lossiemouth East Beach Beach 5.5 miles
- Findhorn Foundation Universal Hall Theatre 7.8 miles
- Altyre House Estate 10.4 miles
- Culbin Sandhills Hill 10.6 miles
- Aucheorn Estate 14.3 miles
- Dunphail House Estate 14.5 miles
- Drummuir Castle Estate 18.2 miles
- Geanies House Estate 19.2 miles