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 Glenlivet Distillery, Scotland sits in a wild and remote glen, its history laced with drama and intrigue. So, in every bottle of whisky we make, we capture as much of the spirit of the glen as we can. We invite you to the heart of Scotland’s whisky-making country to explore the turbulent history of […]
Moray’s premier Indoor activity centre. Ten Pin Bowling, Planet Pinz soft play and Lane 15 bar and restaurant.
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 Dava Way is a 23-mile trail across the ancient Celtic province of Morayshire between the historic towns of Forres and Grantown-on-Spey. The route links Strathspey and the Cairngorms National Park with the Moray Coast in Northeast Scotland. Almost all of the route follows the old Highland Railway line and is off road and safe […]
Elgin Museum is now closed for the winter. Individual and group visits are possible by appointment only, subject to Volunteer availability. Please contact us by email to arrange a visit. Elgin Museum is Scotland’s oldest community-run museum, having first opened to visitors in 1843. The Museum’s collections are housed in an Italianate-style Category A listed […]
The Speycaster, Ian Neale offers Spey casting tuition, guided salmon fishing and salmon fishing holidays on the River Findhorn, River Spey, and the River Avon (A’an) in Moray, Scotland. Additionally, they can arrange corporate functions, lodge parties and salmon fishing holidays, along with everything from recreation and B&B accommodation staying at Bradbush House, Darnaway.
Ace Taxis are based in Fochabers a 10 minute drive from Elgin, Moray’s capital. Moray boasts miles of beautiful sandy beaches, a network of coastal walks and paths and 18 golf courses including the highest tee in Scotland. Here at Ace Taxis not only do we provide reliable & careful luggage transfers across the north-east […]
Follow the footsteps of the Fishwives. The Fishwives Path starts at the Buckie & District Fishing Heritage Centre where you will discover the unique fishing history of this lovely part of the Moray Firth. Men from this coast have always fished the sea; however the introduction of herring fishing in the 19th Century brought major […]
In 2018 The Moray Council, made the decision to offer the Town Hall to the community, initially with a two year lease on the understanding that this then facilitated a adoption of the facility by Community Asset Transfer. The ETH4C team is constantly working to transform Elgin Town Hall into a profitable, vibrant and fun […]
Elgin Library is the location for the Visitor Information Point (VIP). A limited range of Visit Scotland (VS), What to See and Do brochures mainly around The Highland area are provided for information. A local town map is available along with a selection of leaflets for local attractions. A list of local accommodation is provided […]
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 […]
Orton Holiday Cottages, near Fochabers, is in the heart of idyllic Speyside in the Highlands of Scotland. We offer our guests comfortably furnished, family-friendly cottages and farmhouses on the banks of the River Spey. With Aberdeen and Inverness airports within easy reach, we are conveniently situated for both short breaks and longer holidays. Our tailor-made […]
Fochabers Angling Association control bookings for fishing for salmon and trout fishing on the river Spey. Visitors’ day permits available. Fly fishing only. Feb/March – £25 per rod per day April – £35 per rod per day May – £45 per rod per day June – £55 per rod per day July/Aug/Sept – £75 per […]
Ben Rinnes is the highest freestanding mountain in Moray at 2733ft (841 metres) and is classified as a ‘Corbett’ – a summit lying between 2500ft and 2999ft and is a challenging walk in Moray. Ben Rinnes can be climbed from several start points. The most obvious and straightforward route starts at the small car park […]
During your time in Findhorn take the opportunity to visit the Heritage Centre and Icehouse. The Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London. Aspects of the local salmon fishing industry are displayed in these chambers. In the Centre, you will discover […]
