In early July 1977, Moray basked in Riviera-like sunshine as temperatures soared into the 80s°F. The Northern Scot reported at the time that holidaymakers in short sleeves packed beaches and picnic spots, making the most of a scorching public holiday on July 4th. Schools broke up to blazing sunshine and Lossiemouth claimed the title of Scotland’s hottest place, with temperatures hitting 83°F. Ice cream and lemonade flew off the shelves, while suntan lotions were in high demand. Elgin’s tourist office saw a steady stream of visitors, the whisky trail remained a firm favorite and parks were filled with family picnics. The boating pond at Cooper Park thrived but by Friday, a slight cooldown brought coastal fog hinting at a milder weekend ahead.
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Elgin High Street.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Elgin High Street.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.River Lossie.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Elgin High Street.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Grant Park, Forres.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Cooper Park, Elgin.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Lossie East Beach. Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.River Lossie.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Cooper Park, Elgin.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Cooper Park, Elgin.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Lossie East Beach. Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Findhorn.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Lossie East Beach. Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.Lossie East Beach. Start of the summer holidays - July 1977.Picture: The Northern Scot Archive.
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