James Ramsay MacDonald, the illegitimate son of Ann Ramsay, a maidservant, was born in      Lossiemouth, Morayshire, on 12th October, 1866. He was brought up in his grandmother's cottage.

In 1893 a group of socialist formed a new national working class party called the Independent Labour Party. MacDonald joined in 1894

In the 1923 General Election, the Labour Party won 191 seats. Although the Conservatives had 258, MacDonald agreed to head a minority government, and therefore became the first member of the party to become Prime Minister. The only significant measure he got through parliament was the Wheatley Housing Act which began a building programme of 500,000 homes for rent to working-class families.

Entered Parliament: 16 January 1906

Total time as PM: Six years, 289 days

Died: 9 November 1937 on the liner Reina del Pacifico on holiday during the crossing of the Atlantic

Lossiemouth has two beautiful beaches which are miles long.  Both beaches are used by locals, national and international families and  visitors alike just to enjoy or pursue sporting activities, swimming, surfing, sailing, horse riding and many other sports.

There are two world class golf courses which run parallel to the West Beach which hosts the Moray Open annually.  There are other national and international competitions held on the course. The links coure was built in the 1800s and the second course was completed in the eary 1900s

Visitors are well catered for in both accommodation and things to do.  There are hotels, inns, bed and breakfast and caravan parks

From Lossiemouth you have easy access to the rest of Moray, the distilleries, the castles, the Cathedrals, etc.  There are costal trails, cycle paths, woodland walks, etc.