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.
Spey Bay Golf Club was designed by the legendary Ben Sayers, the Spey Bay Golf Course was opened in 1907. Spey Bay Golf course is located at the mouth of the River Spey on the stunning Moray Firth coastline, surrounded by beautiful countryside and only minutes from the famous Speyside Way we are equidistant between […]
Dufftown Golf Club is an 18-hole course set amongst the most breathtaking scenery in Speyside, the heart of the malt whisky country. Visitors return regularly to enjoy golf in this beautiful Banffshire setting where two of the holes (7th & 10th) feature in ‘Britain’s 100 Extraordinary Golf Holes’ by Geoff Harvey and Vanessa Strowger. All […]
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, […]
The Glenfiddich Distillery based in Dufftown; Moray has been producing malt whiskey since 1887. William Grant is the founder of the distillery with it being built in 1886. Today, Glenfiddich remains the world’s best-selling single malt with sales in excess of a million cases a year.
Strathisla distillery in Keith is a scotch whisky distillery based in Strathisla, Speyside. Members of the public can visit the distillery and discover the history behind the world-famous blended Scotch through t tasting experiences; Chivas: The Blend (where you create your own blend of Whisky), Discover the Distillery Reserve Collection, and the Chivas Regal Tasting […]
Originally a nine-hole course, Hopeman Golf Course was extended in 1985 making it one of the most demanding links courses in the North of Scotland. Most fairways are guarded by gorse and broom, adding an additional challenge to members and visitors alike. The 517-yard 4th hole (par 5) has recently been changed to a dog […]
Established as a grocery business in 1895 in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside region, we originally curated all manner of groceries from around the world such as teas, coffees, wines and whisky. Their appreciation of the rich tapestry of flavours they encountered led the founders, James Gordon and John Alexander MacPhail, to seek out and […]
This exciting parkland course offers the golfer the choice of playing one of two quite different 9-hole courses or the opportunity to play all 18 holes.
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 […]
We are a traditional Speyside distillery owned by a family of whisky-lovers intent on making single malt the right way with true character. We keep things simple. A handful of distillers relying entirely on our expertise and senses to make the finest handmade whisky; Speyside single malt matured exclusively in first-fill casks, with a subtly […]
Deep in Speyside, Knockando Woolmill continues a 200-year-old tradition, producing woven fabric on its historic looms. Knockando Woolmill has been at the heart of the local community. Listed as the ‘Wauk Mill’ in parish records from 1784, the mill has since kept its traditions of spinning and weaving through generations of families. From Monday 15th […]
Nelson Tower in Forres was built by the Forres Trafalgar Club to commemorate Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. From the top it affords spectacular views of the town and Findhorn Bay while it overlooks the town from the summit of Cluny Hill. The foundation stone was laid by James Brodie of Brodie Castle on […]
Eight Lands produces exceptional organic spirits with Scottish spring water, distilled and bottled at the family owned Glenrinnes Distillery on our estate in Speyside. Glenrinnes Distillery is an eye-catching, purpose-built distillery, completed in 2018 in Glenrinnes, Scotland. In keeping with Glenrinnes Farm’s organic ethos, the distillery is committed to excellence, with only the best organic […]
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 Hours: 29 […]
If you’re looking for an enjoyable day out in North-East Scotland, visit our beautiful Walled Garden at Gordon Castle, Fochabers, which is being lovingly restored to its former glory. With our Cafe serving home cooked food fresh from our Walled Garden, and a children’s play, it’s perfect for a family day out in Speyside. The […]
