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.
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 […]
Glen Moray whisky distillery is small, friendly, and informal based in the heart of Elgin, the historical capital of Speyside. The distillery is over a century old, and a lot has changed. However, the ingredients, processes, and the skills of those responsible for producing this finest quality single malt whisky remain the same. Glen Moray […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deep in Speyside, Knockando Woolmill continues a 200-year-old tradition, producing woven fabric on its historic looms. Knockando Woolmill has been at the heart of the local community. Listed as the ‘Wauk Mill’ in parish records from 1784, the mill has since kept its traditions of spinning and weaving through generations of families. The Mill’s historic […]
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 […]
Tomintoul scotch whisky Distillery is situated high up in the Speyside national park in Tomintoul and is surrounded by some great scenery. Tomintoul Distillery was built in 1964. This distillery uses traditional techniques that stretch back hundreds of years, to make their award-winning single malt, “the gentle dram”. The natural environment, fresh air and pure […]
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.
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 […]
We are a traditional Speyside distillery owned by a family of whisky-lovers intent on making single malt the right way with true character. We keep things simple. A handful of distillers relying entirely on our expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky; Speyside single malt matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly […]
Based in the centre of Elgin (the capital of Morayshire, close to the Cooper Park), Moray Motor Museum is housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia and was used by them as a grain mill. […]
Established as a grocery business in 1895 in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region, we originally curated all manner of groceries from around the world such as teas, coffees, wines and whisky. Their appreciation of the rich tapestry of flavours they encountered led the founders, James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail, to seek out and […]
Rothes Golf Course was opened in 1990 through the hard work and perseverance of the members of Rothes Golf Club which had been established many years before Located in the heart of the Spey Valley, on the famous Whisky Trail, an attractive 9-hole inland course, built on parkland featuring lush tree-lined fairways overlooks wonderful panaramic […]
Crowned Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Icons of Whisky Awards 2022, The GlenAllachie is one of Scotland’s few independently owned and managed distilleries. Led by industry veteran, Billy Walker, who boasts an almost 50-year tenure in whisky, our passionate team are focused upon quality over quantity. Discover more about the award- winning Speyside […]