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.
Original 9 holes designed by Old Tom Morris and extended to 18 holes by local architect Charlie Neaves. The same turf and soil of the classic links courses of Northeast Scotland. One of only 246 true links golf courses in the world. Cullen has the status as the shortest of all these. Nothing short about […]
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North 58 Sea Adventures now run tours from both Findhorn and Lossiemouth. Join us on board for an exhilarating trip out to the Moray Firth, exploring the beautiful Moray coastline and it’s amazing and abundant wildlife. Now operating out of Findhorn and Lossiemouth and offers you the chance to do something a little different with a […]
Buckpool Golf Course is one of Scottish Golf’s best kept secrets, slightly elevated above the sea, the course boasts unbeatable views across the Moray Firth towards the hills of Caithness. Built on sand, Buckpool has fast, rolling fairways, often lined by tall mature gorse bushes. Swailes and hollows are littered around the approaches to slick […]
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.
We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry. This magnificent ruin dates to the 13th Century and is one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. It is the only Cathedral in Moray. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart, the infamous ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. You can see the bishop’s home at Spynie […]
Originally a nine-hole course, Hopeman Golf Course was extended in 1985 making it one of the most demanding links courses in the North of Scotland. Most fairways are guarded by gorse and broom, adding an additional challenge to members and visitors alike. The 517-yard 4th hole (par 5) has recently been changed to a dog […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Strathisla distillery in Keith is a scotch whisky distillery based in Strathisla, Speyside. Members of the public can visit the distillery and discover the history behind the world-famous blended Scotch through t tasting experiences; Chivas: The Blend (where you create your own blend of Whisky), Discover the Distillery Reserve Collection, and the Chivas Regal Tasting […]
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 […]