We recommend booking online in advance to guarantee entry. This magnificent ruin dates to the 13th Century and is one of the most beautiful medieval buildings in Scotland. It is the only Cathedral in Moray. Almost destroyed in 1390 by Alexander Stewart, the infamous ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. You can see the bishop’s home at Spynie […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
Buckpool Golf Course is one of Scottish Golf’s best kept secrets, slightly elevated above the sea, the course boasts unbeatable views across the Moray Firth towards the hills of Caithness. Built on sand, Buckpool has fast, rolling fairways, often lined by tall mature gorse bushes. Swailes and hollows are littered around the approaches to slick […]
Innes House is an architectural delight set in idyllic grounds that is perfect for weddings, corporate events, shooting parties or other bespoke adventures. Off the beaten track, the tree-lined drive takes you away from the road into mature parkland where your memorable experience begins. Switch off from the hustle and bustle and allow yourself to […]
North 58 Sea Adventures now run tours from both Findhorn and Lossiemouth. Join us on board for an exhilarating trip out to the Moray Firth, exploring the beautiful Moray coastline and it’s amazing and abundant wildlife. Now operating out of Findhorn and Lossiemouth and offers you the chance to do something a little different with a […]
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 […]
The Lecht 2090 ski centre is based 2090 feet (645m) above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. The Activity Centre is situated in the heart of Scotland’s largest National Park at the top of the pass between Tomintoul and Strathdon. The Lecht 2090 is the smallest of the 5 ski centres […]
Tomintoul scotch whisky Distillery is situated high up in the Speyside national park in Tomintoul and is surrounded by some great scenery. Tomintoul Distillery was built in 1964. This distillery uses traditional techniques that stretch back hundreds of years, to make their award-winning single malt, “the gentle dram”. The natural environment, fresh air and pure […]
Known as the ‘Pearl of the North ‘, Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens are warm and welcoming castle and garden set in the magnificent Spey Valley in the Highlands of Scotland. The Castle is very much a lived-in family home, which adds to its appeal to visitors. It is filled with family memorabilia, as well as […]
Stuffed to the turrets with antique furniture, paintings and ceramics, the legacy of generations of Clan Brodie, this 16th-century castle is a slice of Scottish history not to be missed. Visit Brodie Castle in Moray and explore the rooms, passageways, and towers, all sensitively restored to show what everyday life was like for one of […]
A rustic venue offering a variety of venue hire options suitable for weddings, music/theatre/ comedy events venue, retreats and residential courses, meetings parties, team building, group/society/club events and family gatherings and celebrations. Music and performance events venue hire The Loft has two main events venue spaces, our rustic barn venue can accommodate up to x100 […]
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 […]
Founded in 1906, Elgin Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland. Measuring 6,458 yards with par of 71 and a Course Rating of 71.4 and a Slope Rating of 124 off the White Medal Tees, the challenging but fair course is a true test of […]
In 1898 our founder John Duff chose to open his new distillery on the site of the old Riach Farm. Ruggedly beautiful, the Benriach Distillery draws its water from the mineral-rich aquifer deep beneath the grounds. Benriach is a hidden Speyside gem distilling in three distinct styles – classic unpeated, Highland peated and triple distilled […]