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Fogwatt/Fywatt is a small village near Elgin, in Moray, Scotland. Fogwatt Community Hall is a local community hall that is situated on the main road towards Rothes. [1] Also Fywatt (Old form Fi-wid) from Norse, Scandinavian word meaning 'A wood in which there might have been a church or a cell'

The Morayshire Railway once passed to the east of the village, but there was no station.

Glen Elgin distillery is located within the village.

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References

  1. "Lifesaving defibrillator stationed at village hall". Northern Scot. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 21 September 2021.

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