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 Lecht 2090 ski centre is based 2090 feet (645m) above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. The Activity Centre is situated in the heart of Scotland’s largest National Park at the top of the pass between Tomintoul and Strathdon. The Lecht 2090 is the smallest of the 5 ski centres […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eight Lands produces exceptional organic spirits with Scottish spring water, distilled and bottled at the family owned Glenrinnes Distillery on our estate in Speyside. Glenrinnes Distillery is an eye-catching, purpose-built distillery, completed in 2018 in Glenrinnes, Scotland. In keeping with Glenrinnes Farm’s organic ethos, the distillery is committed to excellence, with only the best organic […]
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.
Spey Bay Golf Club was designed by the legendary Ben Sayers, the Spey Bay Golf Course was opened in 1907. Spey Bay Golf course is located at the mouth of the River Spey on the stunning Moray Firth coastline, surrounded by beautiful countryside and only minutes from the famous Speyside Way we are equidistant between […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
This parkland 18-hole course is 5,802 yards long and has a Par of 69. The Clubhouse provides catering and bar facilities for you to enjoy, and our well stocked bar offers an excellent view of the golf course and surrounding countryside.
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, […]
House of Mulben, Keith, cater for a range of groups, couples and families wishing to spend some time in our beautiful countryside. You can choose to shoot clay pigeons, have a go on our quad bikes, try your hand at off-road driving or have a competition with your friends with archery or target shooting. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]