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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy Salmon Fishing at Logie Estate on the River Findhorn in Moray Speyside Scotland Scotland is the home of salmon fishing, famed for its beautiful rivers and magnificent scenery and salmon fishing on the River Findhorn at Logie is no exception. The estate offers interesting and exciting fishing on the beautiful River Findhorn, covering a […]
The Glen Grant scotch whisky Distillery Visitor Centre & Garden is based in Rothes, Moray. The Distillery has been producing single malt whiskey and has been doing so since the late 19th century. Accompanied by the distillery there is gorgeous gardens with flowers from around the world, trees, wooden bridges and a waterfall. In 1839 […]
The Speyside Cooperage lies in the heart of the Speyside Malt Whisky Trail, it is the only working cooperage in the UK where you can experience the ancient art of coopering. Since 1947, Speyside Cooperage has produced the finest casks from American Oak. In 2008 the Cooperage was sold to the French firm Tonnellerie François […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
