Appeal for Time Capsule information

Moray Council and Elgin Town Hall encouraged people to come forward who may hold information about a time capsule found hidden at the town hall. During early construction works, a time capsule was discovered behind the foundation stone in the foyer entrance.

The foundation stone, salvaged from Elgin’s original town hall on Moray Street, was relocated to ‘the new’ Elgin Town Hall on 29 June 1960, with the capsule placed inside at that time. After research with the library archives, little else is known about why it was placed there, who created it, or what may be inside

New information about what is inside and why it was placed there will allow Moray Council and Elgin Town Hall to learn more about its past and then add its own selection of items for future generation to explore once repositioned.

Jackie Andrews, Director, at Elgin Town Hall for the Community said; “The time capsule was an amazing discovery that could offer an exciting glimpse into the past and unlock forgotten items which take us back in time.”

If you have any information or memories to share, get in touch at CulturalQuarter@moray.gov.uk. 