Elgin, High Street, District Council Headquarters And Sheriff Court, Category B listed civic building on High Street in Elgin, Scotland.
The District Council Headquarters and Sheriff Court sits prominently on High Street in Elgin, combining local government offices and judicial facilities under one roof. The structure features extensions toward Greyfriars Street that reflect decades of modifications to accommodate growing administrative needs.
The building began in 1952 as an extension to the former Moray and Nairn County Council, reflecting the growth of local governance. A former supermarket space was converted into council offices much later, demonstrating how the structure adapted to changing administrative demands.
The Sheriff Court section manages civil and criminal proceedings for the Moray region, representing the Scottish legal system at the local level.
The building is accessible during business hours and easy to locate on High Street in the town center. Some areas may have restricted access, particularly those with judicial functions, so check what parts are open to the public before visiting.
The structure integrates extensions facing Greyfriars Street and includes a converted supermarket space that became the council annexe in 2012.
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