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Speyside’s Culture & History

Whisky and smuggling, castles and cathedrals, tossing of cabers and the sound of bagpipes. The rich culture and history in Speyside makes it an incredible destination.

Malt Whisky Country

“Rome was built on seven hills, Dufftown stands on seven stills” as the local saying goes. Step into malt whisky country! There are over 50 whisky distilleries in the area including the world’s greatest names.

Scotland’s Castle Country

Moray is full of amazing castles and at Dufftown you can visit Balvenie and Auchindoun. A selection of 13 of the world’s most unique and striking castles can be found nearby on Scotland’s Castle Trail.

Fishing, Golfing & Highland Games

Hear the sound of the pipes and the drums and watch the highland dancers. Enjoy the sumptuous seafood, the haggis and neeps, the unique highland games and the traditional sports of fishing and golfing.

FROM COUNTRY TO COAST

Discover…

…the famous whisky distilleries and stories of the smugglers.

Step into a castle and into the past. Enjoy the cuisine around the mountains, sandy bays, fishing harbours and picturesque villages.

Speyside Malt Whisky
The Golfing
Scotland’s Castle Country
Trout & Salmon Fishing
Scottish Highland Games
The Seafaring

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO

Discover…

Scotland’s Castle Country

In this corner of Scotland you are never too far from a castle. A selection of 13 of the world’s most unique and striking castles can be found on Scotland’s Castle Trail. Discover secret passages and ghosts, and view a wealth of historic furnishings, paintings, arms and armour. In Moray alone you can enjoy – […]

The Keith Dufftown Railway

The Keith Dufftown Railway aka ‘ The Whisky Line ‘ is a unique, historical heritage line running 11 miles between two of the most famous (and beautiful) whisky producing towns in Scotland; Keith and Dufftown. The Keith Dufftown Railway is located just 2km from Parkmore Cottages and Dufftown Campsite. The trip from Dufftown to Keith […]

Speyside’s Food & Drink

Speyside’s incredible natural larder is a food lover’s heaven. The range of produce from our country and coast means you can indulge in the very best of meat, game, fish, shellfish and delicious vegetables straight from the land. From the country we have Aberdeen Angus beef, pheasant, venison and haggis, and from the rivers, salmon […]

Highland Games

Hear the colourful and proud massed pipe bands and the traditional flair of the Highland dancers at the various Highland Games held throughout the summer months. The highlight of the year on Deeside is the Braemar Gathering, a spectacle of colour and excitement. The highlight of summer in Dufftown is our own Highland Games, held […]

The Golf

With over 70 golf courses in the region and 15 on our doorstep, from championship links to inland gems, in Moray you are in golfing heaven. Scotland is the home of golf and Moray certainly holds up to that reputation. Enjoy playing at these nearby courses… Dufftown Golf Course Ballindalloch Golf Course Buckpool Golf Course […]

Salmon & Trout Fishing

The River Spey is one of Scotland’s big four rivers and anglers come from all over the world to fish here, many to experience the home of the famous ‘Spey cast’. One of Scotland’s finest salmon rivers, the Spey draws anglers not only for fishing, but also for its picturesque scenery and its famous Malt […]

The Craigellachie Bridge

Also known as The Telford Bridge, this iconic structure was designed by the renowned Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford. A stunning landmark in the area, Craigellachie Bridge attracts many visitors interested in its history and design. Built from 1812 to 1814 and spanning the River Spey at Craigellachie, it is known as one of the […]

Sailing, Boat Building & Fishing

Moray has a fascinating sea-faring history dating back to the 18th century. All along the Moray Coast you’ll find picturesque harbours and fishing villages which were built back when the boat building and fishing industries started, and as they grew throughout the years. Haddock, cod, plaice, mussels, lobsters and prawns are found in abundance in […]

The River Spey & Spey Bay

The River Spey provides the ‘water of life’ for the world renowned Speyside malt whiskies which are made here. The soft, clear waters which flow from the mountains to form the Spey provide the unique elixir which make Speyside malts the most popular in the world. The Spey, the UK’s third largest river, has historically […]

Dufftown in Speyside

Dufftown is situated amid breathtaking Scottish scenery in Scotland’s north east, approximately 212m above sea level and inland from the nearby Moray Firth coast. Dufftown produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and, as such, proudly holds the unofficial title of the ‘ Malt Whisky Capital of Scotland ‘. Dufftown is home to […]

Scotland’s Whisky Country

Speyside is Scotland’s Whisky Country with Dufftown its proud capital. Look out for some of the greatest names in whisky – there are more than 50 distilleries around Dufftown, each with their own individual charm and unique taste. Discover the famous Malt Whisky Trail which takes in 8 world renowned distilleries and a cooperage, where […]