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Cragganmore Distillery, on the banks of the River Spey, is home to one of the most complex and characterful malt whiskies of the revered Speyside region. The distillery’s unique flat topped spirit stills and slowly condensed in traditional worm tubs, promotes Cragganmore’s complexity. From its beautiful Spey Valley location to its unique flat top stills, […]

Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal. Come experience the warmest of welcomes, the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu. Cardhu Distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, […]

Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal. Come experience the warmest of welcomes, the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu. Cardhu Distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, […]

Founded by Helen Cumming in 1811 as an illicit distillery and licensed in 1824, Cardhu is the first distillery to be officially pioneered by a woman. Two women, in fact: in 1872, Elizabeth Cummings, daughter-in-law of the founders, took over the running of the distillery and set about refining the flavour and character of the […]

Founded by Helen Cumming in 1811 as an illicit distillery and licensed in 1824, Cardhu is the first distillery to be officially pioneered by a woman. Two women, in fact: in 1872, Elizabeth Cummings, daughter-in-law of the founders, took over the running of the distillery and set about refining the flavour and character of the […]

Covesea Lighthouse (Adam Stevenson) building commenced in 1844 and was commissioned in 1846. It was decommissioned in 2012 and is now in community ownership where the volunteers manage the estate keeping the Tower accessible for guided tours and the cottages available for holiday makers. The Royal Navy & Royal Air Force Heritage Centre provides information […]

Covesea Lighthouse (Adam Stevenson) building commenced in 1844 and was commissioned in 1846. It was decommissioned in 2012 and is now in community ownership where the volunteers manage the estate keeping the Tower accessible for guided tours and the cottages available for holiday makers. The Royal Navy & Royal Air Force Heritage Centre provides information […]

Covesea Lighthouse (Adam Stevenson) building commenced in 1844 and was commissioned in 1846. It was decommissioned in 2012 and is now in community ownership where the volunteers manage the estate keeping the Tower accessible for guided tours and the cottages available for holiday makers. The Royal Navy & Royal Air Force Heritage Centre provides information […]

Covesea Lighthouse (Adam Stevenson) building commenced in 1844 and was commissioned in 1846. It was decommissioned in 2012 and is now in community ownership where the volunteers manage the estate keeping the Tower accessible for guided tours and the cottages available for holiday makers. The Royal Navy & Royal Air Force Heritage Centre provides information […]

Covesea Lighthouse (Adam Stevenson) building commenced in 1844 and was commissioned in 1846. It was decommissioned in 2012 and is now in community ownership where the volunteers manage the estate keeping the Tower accessible for guided tours and the cottages available for holiday makers. The Royal Navy & Royal Air Force Heritage Centre provides information […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Events and Activities […]