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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of Northern Scotland’s most unusual attractions and one which is unique in Britain, is Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin. It is the only medieval monastery in Britain still inhabited by monks and being used for its original purpose. Founded in 1230 by Alexander II, its site in a sheltered, south-facing glen against a background of […]
The Burgie Riding Centre, Forres, operates from within The Burgie Estate. We offer lead rein rides, group lessons, private lessons and show jumping lessons for children and adults, or experienced horse riders can choose to hack around a picturesque setting of the 1500-acre Burgie Estate. We also currently offer full, part and working livery to […]
Speyside Whisky Tours is the market-leader in exclusive chauffeur driven day trips to Scotland’s world renowned whisky distilleries. We offer itineraries to suit even the most discerning whisky enthusiasts with prices starting from as little as £90 per person for a half-day tour. Sit back and enjoy your favourite malts, get behind the scenes, meet […]
On the coast between Cullen and Sandend the ruins of Findlater Castle are perched on a tiny peninsula which sticks out into the North Sea, with a sheer drop of more than fifty feet to the rocks and sea below. The name originates from the place Findlater, first recorded in the Exchequer Rolls in 1246. […]
www.ginspiredscotland.com is a gateway website giving visitors everything they need to include Scottish Gin in their Scottish holiday plans. The unique Gincyclopedia contains features every gin producer in Scotland along with direct links to book tours, experiences, gin schools, nosing & tasting sessions, and to buy the gins on line. Local recommendations of where to […]
Wildlife holidays, land rover safaris and guided walks in the Cairngorm National Park. Situated on the edge of the Cairngorm Mountains in north east Scotland, the majority of the Glenlivet Estate falls within the Cairngorm National Park. Ranging from the Ladder Hills to the sheltered straths of the rivers Avon and Livet this varied 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 […]
Visitors Welcome Aberlour Angling Association offers excellent value fishing in the prime middle of River Spey. Included within its waters is the lower half of the Boat Pool, reputed to be one of the most dependable on the river. Considered to be best in high water conditions it can provide prolific catches. The River Spey passes […]
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 […]
Located in Cooper Park, Elgin Library is the central library for Moray and a Learndirect Scotland and ECDL centre. Relaxed browsing areas, gallery and meeting facilities, learning centre provision and well trained staff ensure an enjoyable and modern library experience for all ages. The Cobbs cafe located in the building serves a range of sandwiches, […]
Lying in the Cairngorms National Park, the Glenlivet Estate, part of The Crown Estate, is the perfect place to explore the countryside. The extensive network of waymarked walking trails, car parks and picnic areas provides access to the quiet, attractive estate. With a wide vareity of wildlife, historic sites, stunning landscpes and whisky heritage there […]
Byres farm, near Fochabers, is a mixed arable and livestock farm on the banks of the River Spey in Moray. It is farmed by the Smith family as part of their farming business. They grow malting barley for the Speyside Whisky industry and keep beef cattle and sheep. The family have created a unique facility […]
