Moray is also home to the University of the Highlands and Islands affiliated Moray College, and to Gordonstoun independent boarding school and its accompanying preparatory school, Aberlour House. Moray Council is also responsible for the maintenance of 1,000 miles of road, 450 miles of footpath, 468 bridges, 16,000 street lights and 10,500 road signs. As a housing authority, Moray Council manages just under 6,000 council properties and operates a council house waiting list. It also provides housing which has been specially designed, built or adapted to meet the requirements of certain groups such as the elderly and those with special needs.
Elgin High School, Moray assemblies as well as social events. In September 2012, it was confirmed by the Scottish Government that the current school building will be replaced with a new school which was built on the existing site. Preliminary work for the new building took place and was completed and opened to staff and students on October 2017. Head Teacher - Hugh McCulloch Depute Head Teacher - Jan Sinclair Depute Head Teacher - Nicky Grant Principal Teachers with Additional Responsibilities - Fiona Davidson / Deborah McDonald In 2009, Elgin High was one of eight schools in Scotland to receive the International Schools Award