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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Walking tours around Elgin. Any topic, any section of history. Historical tours, Ghost Tours, Pub Crawls, Religious Tour, Witches Tour, Royal Tour, Graveyard Tour. You name it , we can organise it, even if you want to experience a real paranormal investigation. All tours are wheelchair Friendly, Please do not bring your dogs as we […]
Highland Classic Car Hire pride themselves on offering a truly unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands in classic style. Self-drive hire one of our beautiful Classic cars. We offer a 1967 Ford Mustang V8, 1967 Rover P6 2000sc Automatic, 1968 Austin Healey Sprite, 1972 Triumph Stag Automatic, 1973 MGB GT and […]
The Dram Queen, Ann Miller, offers inspiring and entertaining Scotch whisky experiences from an independent perspective in which she shares her passion, knowledge and behind the scenes expertise. Bespoke Scotch whisky experiences are tailored to each client’s interests and can include tasting tutorials, selected from a range of fascinating topics, as well as in-depth courses […]
Enjoy up to 50% off this season at Cullen Sea School At Cullen Sea School you can choose from coastal rowing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and sailing. Amazing activities to stimulate the senses, keep you fit, healthy and active all set against the stunning backdrop of Cullen Bay and Cullen’s historic harbour. We have […]
Speyside Falconry is a small family business in the heart of Speyside. It is not a public centre, and they are working on a booking only basis they provide personal flying experiences which you can pre-book, and they welcome bookings from camera clubs and students for photography days, for groups, and organisations they can come […]
A wood-fired, nordic style mobile sauna – keeping folks warm and well along the wild shores and riversides of the Moray Firth. Available for bookable private 60min sessions at Findhorn East Beach.
Forres Golf Course was designed by Open Championship winners James Braid and Willie Park, the Par 70 course is just less than 6300 yards, providing a good test for golfers of all abilities. The course itself is a wonderful parkland golf course with spectacular views. Aimed at golfers of all abilities, it is extremely well […]
Established in Scotland in 2004, Absolute Escapes offer award-winning walking holidays and self-drive holidays across the UK and Ireland. From a wonderful walking holiday on the Speyside Way to a self-drive road trip around Speyside’s famous Malt Whisky Trail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if we can help you plan a memorable holiday […]
With its marvelous landscapes from rugged cliffs, caves and sheltered coves to fisher town harbours and sweeping stretches of sandy beaches, the Moray Coastal Trail has a coastline alive with wildlife that would be the envy of many other regions in Britain. The Moray Coastal Trail route can be walked comfortably as a whole in […]
Discover Cullen hope to re-open Cullen Tourist Office in time for the summer season 2022 following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. The tourist office is located on the ground floor of Cullen Town Hall building and is centrally located with ramped access for locals and visitors to Cullen. The office stocks tourist information leaflets and […]
Born in Forres, Moray, in 2017 The Bike Bothy is a social bike shop run by cyclists for cyclist. This brand new workshop and store on Forres High Street sells a whole range of bikes, parts and accessories from a whole range of top brands. They are a Cannondale, Cube, Forme and Kona dealer. They […]
