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.
Where else could you follow in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris and Henry Cotton in the same day? The old course is considered to be one of the finest links courses in Scotland. A classic links designed by Old Tom Morris with deep revetted bunkers, undulating gorse lined fairways and smooth fast greens. It […]
Nelson Tower in Forres was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club to commemorate Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. From the top it affords spectacular views of the town and Findhorn Bay while it overlooks the town from the summit of Cluny Hill. The foundation stone was laid by James Brodie of Brodie Castle on […]
Balvenie distillery produces single scotch whisky from Dufftown, Moray. The distillery is one of the most sought after known for its collectibles, owned by William Grant. Balvenie was built on 12 acres of land in 1892 by William Grant.
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 […]
Visit the WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre at Speybay for the opportunity to see the spectacular bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth. Enjoy beautiful walks along the river Spey, spot a seal or an osprey. Discover Spey Bay’s fishing heritage during a tour of the Tugnet icehouse. The cafe, gift shop and exhibition are open from […]
Our superb selection of cultural, scenic and culinary tours are specially created to showcase our wonderful country and finest Scottish produce. They are designed to make the most of your time and to give you an authentic experience of Scotland. These tours whisk you through the most essential sights of Scotland and include award-winning samples […]
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 […]
The Cabrach Discovery Trail is a 2km pathway around Inverharroch Farm, home of the Cabrach Trust. Along the trail there are views of the Lower Cabrach, a wildflower meadow and nature hide. The trail offers a relaxing walk from the Old Smiddy, along the River Charroch and beside the River Deveron, it then continues on […]
The Glenlivet Distillery, Scotland sits in a wild and remote glen, its history laced with drama and intrigue. So, in every bottle of whisky we make, we capture as much of the spirit of the glen as we can. We invite you to the heart of Scotland’s whisky-making country to explore the turbulent history of […]
Johnstons of Elgin have been experts in the world’s finest fibres for over 225 years, crafting exquisite luxury products in our own Scottish mills. We now invite you to join us in an immersive experience at our Elgin mill, where our family business has worked with natural, renewable, biodegradable fibres since 1797. Witness the techniques […]
We look forward to welcoming you to the home of The Macallan. Please be aware that entry to The Macallan Estate is by appointment only. The Macallan has been licensed to distil since 1824. Our award-winning Distillery, built in 2018, offers a range of experiences you can book in advance. Discover The Macallan Bar, where […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Course Information Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course, with its nine holes and 18 tees, provides a fair test for golfers of all standards. The golf course is set on the banks of the Avon River, among 150-year-old trees and with marvellous views of the surrounding purple heather-clad hills and native birch woods. This Ballindalloch course was […]
