Things to Do in Moray Speyside
The contrasting landscape of Moray Speyside presents multiple opportunities for adrenaline junkies and sports enthusiasts. A rugged coastline and mountains provide the perfect backdrop for climbing, mountain biking, rafting, sailing and hiking; whilst the rolling slopes and flatlands lend themselves ideally to gentler activities of walking, golfing and cycling.
Moray’s low rainfall, warm sunshine and mild coastal airs make our golf courses playable all year round. From classic coastal links at Moray and Cullen to courses with grand views of the hills, such as the course at Rothes, Moray Speyside is the perfect holiday destination for golf-loving visitors. Check out more on the Moray Speyside Golf website
Moray Speyside is also a fabulous place for road cyclists, with a wide range of routes offering something for cyclist of all abilities, from short, circular routes to epic adventures in the remote hills and valleys of Speyside and the Cairngorms.
The Aberlour Distillery & Visitor Centre is at the heart of Speyside, Scotland’s Malt Whisky Country. At its picturesque location alongside the river Spey, the small and intimate Aberlour Distillery holds a special place in the hearts of malt whisky lovers. The expert crafting of spirit and cask has created a range of award-winning single […]
Gordon Castle Estate, Walled Garden and the Gordon Castle Scotland brand are the results of eight years demanding work by Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox since they took over the running of Gordon Castle Estate, Fochabers in 2008. Completed as one of Scotland’s largest houses in the 1770s by the Duke of Gordon, Gordon Castle […]
Dunphail Distillery invites you to visit our traditional Scotch Whisky distillery, located in the beautiful Moray countryside. Our visitor centre is open to all, and offers a wide selection of whisky, official merchandise and gifts. An exclusive distillery hand-fill is available for visitors wanting to bottle their own whisky straight from the cask. Refreshments are […]
In 1898 our founder John Duff chose to open his new distillery on the site of the old Riach Farm. Ruggedly beautiful, the Benriach Distillery draws its water from the mineral-rich aquifer deep beneath the grounds. Benriach is a hidden Speyside gem distilling in three distinct styles – classic unpeated, Highland peated and triple distilled […]
The Maverston Golf Course near Urquhart – a short drive from Elgin and Fochabers – offers golfers an inclusive, friendly, and welcoming environment in which to enjoy our 18-hole 6,335-yard Par 71 18-hole parkland course and a 9-hole, 1250-yard Par 3 course, Maverston Golf Course is set to compliment Moray’s fantastic array of golfing facilities […]
Garmouth and Kingston Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course played over a combination of parkland and links that provide an enjoyable challenge for all standards of players.
Welcome to Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre & Museum. No visit to our area is complete without a visit to our Discovery Centre. Here you will find all you need to plan your itinerary for your stay! Come try our virtual reality exhibit or learn about our area’s heritage and visit the wild cat den […]
Golf Fitting Centre and 24-hour Driving Range at Covesea, Lossiemouth. The shop is stocked with ranges from Cobra, Mizuno, Srixon and many more. We offer professional tuition with Trackman 4 now available.
Dufftown Golf Club is an 18-hole course set amongst the most breathtaking scenery in Speyside, the heart of the malt whisky country. Visitors return regularly to enjoy golf in this beautiful Banffshire setting where two of the holes (7th & 10th) feature in ‘Britain’s 100 Extraordinary Golf Holes’ by Geoff Harvey and Vanessa Strowger. All […]
For five centuries until 1686, Spynie Palace, near Elgin, was the residence of the bishops of Moray. The beauty of the surroundings and the substantial wildlife and birdsong make the Palace a wonderful place to visit. Visit the Historic Environment website for tickets. The palace is located just 3 miles from Elgin. Opening times 1 […]
Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal. Come experience the warmest of welcomes, the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu. Cardhu Distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, […]
Check the Glenfarclas website for the latest information. The Glenfarclas distillery is a family business and has been since 1865. The distillery is situated in Ballindalloch, Moray. Glenfarclas distillery was established in 1836 by Robert Hay when he purchased a license to run a distillery on his farm, The distillery was later bought over by […]
A rustic venue offering a variety of venue hire options suitable for weddings, music/theatre/ comedy events venue, retreats and residential courses, meetings parties, team building, group/society/club events and family gatherings and celebrations. Music and performance events venue hire The Loft has two main events venue spaces, our rustic barn venue can accommodate up to x100 […]
Founded in 1906, Elgin Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland. Measuring 6,458 yards with par of 71 and a Course Rating of 71.4 and a Slope Rating of 124 off the White Medal Tees, the challenging but fair course is a true test of […]
The Cabrach Trust was formed in 2011 and is a registered charity (Charity No. SCO43771). It was set up in response to the need to preserve the cultural heritage of The Cabrach and safeguard its remote community. In 2013, through its generous donors, the Trust acquired the historic Inverharroch Farm and its 170 acres of […]