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.
At Glenlivet Bike Trails you can enjoy our purpose-built mountain bike trails at the heart of Glenlivet Estate, with not only fantastic fun packed, flowing single track trail, but spectacular scenery and stunning views as you cycle. The blue trail (9km) is a great introduction to mountain biking, while the red trail (22km) provides challenges […]
We’re a small private tour operator with a team of passionate, SITOA accredited tour guides. As local experts, trust us to bring Moray Speyside’s history and culture to life. Let us curate a bespoke private tour through Moray Speyside and beyond. Get off the beaten path and experience authentic, high-quality destinations and travel in our […]
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 […]
All inclusive guided bikepacking tours from the edge of the forests and the mountains of The Cairngorm National Park. Friday night arrive in Grantown on Spey, stay at the local, Speyside Hotel. Meet Jim, your guide who will welcome you and briefly discuss the plans for the weekend over a welcome drink. Enjoy dinner at […]
The Keith & Dufftown Railway (‘The Whisky Line’) is the most northerly heritage railway in Scotland, running for 11 miles from Dufftown railway station to Keith Town (NJ429508) via Drummuir. Originally part of the former Great North of Scotland Railway line which linked Aberdeen with Elgin, the line was latterly a freight-only branch for British […]
Wild things! is an experienced environmental education charity with highly skilled and enthusiastic outdoor instructors. We offer exciting, educational, and fun filled Bushcraft courses, holiday camps for children, teens and families, and team building events. If you would like the chance to spend time outdoors, camp, cook on an open fire, create shelters, gather wild […]
The Findhorn Bay area of Moray provides an inspiring backdrop of beautiful pine woodlands, miles of sandy beaches and idyllic fishing villages, and is home to many talented artists, including musicians, film-makers, dancers, performers, photographers, comedians, novelists, storytellers and poets, all of whom produce work which reflects and celebrates the landscape and culture in which […]
The Speyside Way is one of Scotland’s four official Long-Distance Routes (LDRs). It runs between Aviemore, at the heart of Strathspey, 66 miles to Buckie, on the Moray Firth. The route passes through some of Scotland’s most beautiful landscapes, by rivers and mountains, over moorland and along forest paths. It includes a spur to Tomintoul, […]
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 […]
The Museum, staffed by volunteers, is a private concern providing an insight into the life, and danger, of the fishing industry past and present. The premises now used by the Museum were originally storage lofts for fishing gear and net mending. Most of the exhibits now on show were donated by local families. Of special […]
Off road touring company utilising 8-wheel drive Argocat vehicles to offer clients a selection of exciting and unusual tours ranging from Whisky Smugglers Trails to Hilltop Treks and Traditional Picnics. We also offer corporate days out with distillery visits, clay pigeon shooting and Argocat safaris.
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 […]
Aquaplay Scotland is one of Moray’s premier outdoor activity provider, using the incredible Scottish environment as a platform for your activities, highly experienced and professional staff, top of the range equipment. Operating throughout the year all over the North/Northeast of Scotland and beyond. We are providing come and try gorge walking sessions every Tuesday evening, […]
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 […]
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 […]
