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THE STILLS OF DUFFTOWN Discover THE MALT WHISKY Dufftown CAPITAL OF THE WORLD! Fairy Village

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PLEASE VISIT WWW.DUFFTOWN.CO.UK TO DUFFTOWN FOR MORE INFORMATION Welcome FOUNDED 1817 ABOUT OUR TOWN. We hope you find the information useful and it helps you to make the best of your stay here in Dufftown and the Speyside area.

Dufftown, built close to the hamlet of Laichie and originally named Mortlach, was founded in 1817 by James Duff, the 4th Earl of , who financed the venture to provide accommodation and employment for returning soldiers after the Napoleonic wars.

Set in the heart of Speyside, Dufftown is situated on the banks of the River Fiddich and the Dullan Water at the foot of the Conval Hills. These excellent water sources make it an ideal area for Whisky distilling. Today it is claimed that Dufftown generates more export capital than any other town in the UK due to the high density of distilleries in the area.

Like other villages of the period Dufftown has spacious streets laid out in a regular plan converging at the iconic Clock Tower. As a community thriving on the success of the Whisky industry it became a self contained community providing all the regular shops and businesses as well as saddlers, shoemakers, jewellers, watchmakers, tailors and at one time several undertakers. Improvements in transport and travel opportunities from the 1950s meant that Dufftown declined as a commercial centre but today, steeped in history of illicit stills, battles and landmarks, it continues to present visitors with a host of activities to see and do. Enjoy your visit and haste ye back. With thanks to www.jasperimage.co.uk for our cover photography. And with special thanks to Colin Mackenzie for photographs throughout the magazine. wPAGEw 01w.whiskyshopdufftown.com PAGE 03 HISTORIC DUFFTOWN 2019/20 EDITION 2019/20 EDITION HISTORIC DUFFTOWN

the hangman’s head and jumped from Amusingly, the Tower housed an illicit the ladder hanging himself. Dufftown still around 1900, when it was still used Amusingly, the Tower housed an as the Chambers. illicit still around 1900, when it was still used as the Burgh Chambers. having heard that a horse-rider was approaching with a Apparently hidden in the cellar, the clock smoke was discharged through an reprieve, had the clock turned forward 15 minutes to ensure the execution was completed. Whilst in gaol MacPherson upper chimney. Excise men crossing composed his ‘rant’ which was later rewritten by Robert Burns the square daily never suspected as ‘MacPherson’s Lament’. MacPherson played the rant at the a thing, believing an odd waft of tower gallows, then offered it to anyone in the crowd who would play fermentation to belong to one of the at his wake. When no-one came forward he broke the fiddle on many distilleries around the town. Strong and tall, built from local granite, the clock tower is an emblem to the heritage of the town. The tower has seen many uses, originally the town gaol, the Burgh Chambers, accommodation and Tourist Information Centre.

roudly chiming and donations can be made One day, Braco’s posse on the hour the via the Dufftown Community surprised MacPherson in Keith lest we clock provides Association Facebook page. at the Saint Rufus Fair. He had reassurance and become over confident and had constancy. It The clock orginates from Banff a habit of visiting towns on was interrupted and is known locally as ‘the market days. As he attempted forget during March clock that hung MacPherson’. to escape, a woman from an In November 2018 Dufftown came 2017, falling James MacPherson was the upstairs window threw a blanket together in many ways to mark and silent for over illegitimate son of a Scottish on him allowing Braco’s men commemorate the 100th anniversary a year. Dufftown and District laird and gypsy girl born in to capture him along with three of the signing of the Armistice. Community Association 1675. With his band of gypsies others. He was taken for trial to Dufftown held ‘Peace & Reconciliation’ P(DDCA) took action, raising relieving the landed gentry Banff where he faced Sherriff commemorations over a two and a half funds and implementing repairs. of of their riches and Nicolas Dunbar, who as a friend week period. The DDCA is working with giving to the poor, he earned of Braco, condemned him Many moving tributes to soldiers who fought the local council to secure its the reputation of a Scottish to hang for crimes of purse- for freedom and peace emerged during 2018. ownership and a sustainable cutting and theft. The good Robin Hood. He was a man The Poppy waterfall, pictured, was created future for it. Regular fundraising of great prowess with the people of the local area raised through lots of hard work and community spirit. continues for both its running sword and the fiddle and a petition to save MacPherson costs and development and survived as a freebooter with a which went to the High Court The ‘There but not there’ Tommy* repair plans. It is the hope and legitimate line in horse trading. in .On the 16th silhouettes created a moving tribute to plan for it to remain as our Always hounded by his arch November 1700, just 8 days those who gave their lives in war. One iconic working clock tower, a enemy Lord Braco of Duff, after the trial, MacPherson is now a permanent fixture in the treasured landmark by residents MacPherson was captured twice was led to the gallows in the War Memorial gardens on the way to and visitors alike. Updates and escaped both times. early morning. Lord Braco, . The other is on the wall as you enter the Royal British Legion.

*Tommy is a historical name for British soldiers which, PAGE 04 it is believed, originated in 1743. PAGE 05 HISTORIC DUFFTOWN 2019/20 EDITION places Fairy Village Notable buildingsto include Mortlachvisit Church. on, most of the money coming from the loyal The church itself was founded in 566AD by St. congregation. He also played a major role in the Moulag a Scottish Christian missionary and a revival of Scottish Church music. He edited two contemporary of Saint Columba who evangelised volumes of Sacred Music to be used by small the Picts of in the sixth century. Today Choirs. It all began when Dave Brown, and daughter Elise made a single fairy house, Mortlach remains one of the oldest places of placing it in the woodlands. When discovered, it was posted on Facebook continual worship in Scotland. From the outside Copies were supplied to parishes all over causing much excitement & lots of people venturing to see it. it looks like a 19th century church but some Scotland, England and Ireland and the volumes parts of the original church still exist, although can still be found in St. Mary’s today. He also Dave commented “Everyone seemed to love it, so we added another and it has been heavily reconstructed through the provided St. Mary’s with an organ. In 2013 St. another, and its snowballed from there. It’s a great feeling, making so years between 1871 and 1931. It is rumoured Mary’s was awarded a lottery heritage fund and many people happy, and reading the comments in the visitors book really that when King Malcolm II defeated a force of substantial works were carried out to bring St. makes all the effort worthwhile” Danes led by Sweyn in a battle at Mortlach in Mary’s back to its former glory. Let your imagination be captivated with a visit to the fairies. 1010 he had the church enlarged by three spear lengths in celebration. Within the churchyard is an early 19th century watch house, built so that Mortlach Church, founded in 566AD watchmen could guard the burial ground against grave robbers. by St. Moulag, remains one of the If you want to embark on the journey to flit through the woods then oldest places of continual worship in follow Church Street from the Clock tower, walk past Mortlach Catholics and the Rev George Gordon were Scotland. Church and onwards past the cemetery. Turn left just before also delighted with the Earl of Fife’s plans for , walk across the bridge over the river and Dufftown as they had previously been praying in turn right. Follow the Giant’s Chair walk. This is circular and you secret up at the , now at last a chapel was will come back down the high road past Dufftown Distillery. Wear planned. In 1824 work began and in 1825 less walking boots or sturdy shoes! than a year later Father Gordon was settled in the Mortlach Church house and people were at last able to pray in the If you stay still enough once in the magical area you may catch a chapel of St. Mary’s next door. glimpse of red Squirrels, as well as maybe a fairy too…

The 1833 Directory recorded 170 regular attendees. Father Gordon played an important part in ensuring the chapel was improved and maintained as time went Open May to August - weather dependent facebook.com/dufftownfairyvillage St Mary’s Church

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Visit The Balveniecastle Glenfiddich Distillery Speyside

alvenie Castle - originally known as Mortlach, was built by William ,$-0+ 2'4#-3015'2& 12#0!* 11 12',%1G *2 0,-l##&-.9 0 Comyn, who became the Earl of Buchan on his marriage to the daughter of the last Celtic Earl of Buchan. Comyn, also Lord G 6!*31'4# '$2&-.G'!,'!0# G 0 0) of Balvenie, built Balvenie Castle in the 1200s. Commanding the Bpasses into Moray from , the Cabrach, Glen Fiddich, and the Glen Rinnes, Balvenie Castle was coveted and fought over by many. Open 7 days a week

The castle has changed hands many times over the centuries. The Comyn Clan lost it to the Black Douglas Clan during Robert Bruce’s reign, and when King James II defeated the Douglases in 1455, he gave Balvenie to one of his own kinsmen, where it remained a gracious home under the Stewarts. It served as a garrison during the Jacobite rebellion, but sadly fell into decay and neglect when it was abandoned in 1720. By keeping the company in our family, we’ve kept the character in our whisky. Notable visitors to the castle in the past include King Edward I of England, Please visit us and experience the Mary Queen of Scots and the Marquis of Montrose who sought refuge here unique history and flavour of our whisky in 1644. Today it is the remains of a structure that was built and rebuilt by its for yourself. several owners over the centuries to meet the needs of the era. To this day you can still see the daunting curtain wall, a rare example of 13th-century military architecture in Scotland, as well as step inside Atholl Lodging to see the layout THE GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY and fine Renaissance details of this noble residence. In 2017 Balvenie Castle Dufftown, , AB55 4DH ranked 8th in the 13 most magical castles in Scotland by Culture Trip, and it’s Tel: 01340 820373 glenfi[email protected] easy to see why. DIRECTIONS Through the iron yett, at the main entrance you can can take advantage of the The Glenfiddich Distillery lies on the A941 sunny courtyard and lovely picnic area, it offers a wonderful spot to enjoy the half a mile north of Dufftown surrounding scenery on a fine day. ADMISSION CHARGES FOR TOURS Full details of tours, times and pricing available FURTHER INFORMATION AT: at www.glenfiddich.com

SKILFULLY CRAFTED, ENJOY RESPONSIBLY WWW.HISTORIC-SCOTLAND.GOV.UK Glenfiddich® Single Malt is a registered trademark of William Grant & Sons Ltd.

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Stills OF DUFFTOWN Photo credit VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins

Ownership of the six distilleries is evenly purchasing old distillery equipment from a for a first ! Dufftown, The distributed between William Grant & Sons who Mrs Cummings, the then owner of Cardow have The Balvenie, Glenfiddich and Kininvie (now Cardhu) for the sum of £119 19s 10d. Just five years later William’s success allowed Malt Whisky Distilleries and who own Dufftown, He immediately followed this by purchasing him to open The alongside Glendullan and Mortlach Distilleries. part of Balvenie Mains, known as the Park the Glenfiddich Distillery site. Construction Capital! of Glenfiddich from the Duke of Fife. In began in early 1892 and malting began in Glenfiddich and The Balvenie are open to the Autumn 1886 with his large family as a ready April 1893. The Balvenie has become the last public throughout the year, advance booking workforce they set about building their dream, of its kind; it is the only distillery that still Nowhere else is strongly advised to avoid disappointment stone by stone. Working in all weathers the grows its own barley and keeping faith with a during your trip. traditional floor maltings. in the world GLENFIDDICH AND THE BALVENIE ARE A resident Coppersmith William Grant & Sons is an award-winning OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT maintains the stills and a is home to independent family-owned distiller founded by THE YEAR. ADVANCE BOOKING AT team of Coopers ensure William Grant (1839-1923) in 1886 and today BALVENIE IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID every barrel used is in run by his direct descendants. In 1866 William DISAPPOINTMENT. perfect condition. six working Grant took up the position of bookkeeper at the established and he The Balvenie is a unique range of single family built Glenfiddich Distillery in less Distilleries. swiftly became Distillery Manager. malts created by David Stewart MBE. The than a year. Production began on the 23rd Balvenie Malt Master was awarded an MBE December 1887, and the first spirit ran from Around 1870 William resolved to build his for services to the Scotch whisky industry by the stills on Christmas Day, this first batch own distillery, he and his family began to save Queen Elizabeth II in 2016. David Stewart producing just over 229 gallons of whisky, at all they could for this project. In 1886 he was MBE has worked at Glenfiddich since 1962 a rate of 2.29 gallons to a bushel, impressive fortunate enough to be in the position of and appointed Malt Master for William

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EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THE FINE PRODUCED IN DUFFTOWN IS DEFINED BY IT’S OWN UNIQUE TASTE.

THE BALVENIE HAS BECOME around a ‘well’ that had been previously used

THE LAST OF ITS KIND IN for illicit whisky. Lam / Kenny VisitScotland credit Photo THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS In 2014 Diageo invested heavily in upgrading BY GROWING ITS OWN Glendullan Distillery. It is an important the Mortlach site, to double capacity to 7.6 BARLEY AND KEEPING element of Diageo‘s future distillery million litres of alcohol. Diageo has replicated FAITH WITH A TRADITIONAL expansion plans on Speyside. MALTINGS FLOOR. the complex distillation process at Mortlach which is based on six stills that are of different Dufftown Distillery was founded in 1895 sizes, making Mortlach unique & is a true by two Liverpudlian entrepreneurs, it began Grant & sons in 1974 this makes him the reflection of Victorian engineering by one processing in 1896, originally named the longest serving Malt Master of any Distillers of Mortlach’s key figures George Cowie. ‘Dufftown – Glenlivet Distillery’. The in the industry. His key achievements include Producing rich and powerful flavours Mortlach distillery was a former meal mill located by the development of two cask maturation connoisseurs have often described Mortlach as the Dullan Water. It’s water source comes in the 1980s, unheard of at the time, but ‘The Beast of Dufftown’. from ‘Jock’s Well’ in the Conval Hills. Home to the ‘Singleton’, exceptional care is taken

these days an established technique referred Tomkins / Paul VisitScotland credit Photo Mortlach’s four new expressions are aimed at to as ‘finishing’ and widely enjoyed as The at every stage of production to create the global travel and the luxury and connoisseur Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old. David’s Much of the whisky produced here being used best taste possible. Longer fermentation and segment, Rare Old, Special Strength, 18 year introduction of Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 in their vatted malt, Monkey Shoulder or in the slower distillation ensures a smoothness and old and a 25 year old. Year Old, was also the first and only single malt Grants blends. There are also some Kininvie depth of flavor in the finest hand selected Single Malt expressions such as the 17 and 23 to use the innovative Solera marrying process. Glendullan Distillery founded in 1897 by oak casks. The unique bottle shape was year old. William Williams & Sons, Glendullan began inspired by a traditional hip flask, while the August 2018 bore a significant milestone in the production in 1898. In 1902 the Glendullan colour of the glass reflects the blue flint glass history of the distillery with the appointment Diageo PLC is a relatively young global Malt was supplied by Royal request to King used at the turn of the last century. of 26-year-old Kelsey McKechnie as the company existing in its current form since Edward VII as it was his favourite tipple. apprentice malt master under the careful 1997 but their brands and business have a rich Closed Distilleries include: Convalmore in heritage like Bells and blended stewardship of one of the most respected The new Singleton of Glendullan has made an 1985 and Pittyvaich in 2002. There are still scotch whiskies. malt masters, David Stewart MBE, who will immediate impact described as ‘exceptional’. limited amounts of both Convalmore and continue his tenure as The Balvenie Malt Pittyvaich whiskies available. Parkmore Mortlach Distillery holds the honour of being This is aimed predominantly at the North Master while mentoring Kelsey. closed in 1931 and today whilst the distillery the first legal distillery in Dufftown. Founded American and travel retail markets. This much invested in site is home to a new bio still stands proud the vast warehouses are On the 14th July 1990 the Grant family by James Findlater in 1823 the same year as the power plant which is used to help power the used by the Edrington Group for storage. introduced Kininvie Distillery onto the site. Excise Act. The Mortlach distillery was built

PAGE 12 PAGE 13 2019/20 EDITION AUTUMN WHISKY DELIGHTS Autumnal Festivities see a full schedule of events into October. The Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival and The inaugural Whisky Colours Festival take place 10 – 14 October 2019. It is a celebration of all things whisky and is centred in Dufftown, the malt whisky capital of the world.

The Autumn Whisky Festival with some of the biggest names in the whisky opens with its Mates of the Whisky Museum, industry. Cardhu, Glen Moray and Glenfarclas it is free for all Mates, you can join this sought Distilleries amongst others for dining and tasting after membership in advance. Enjoy a dram experiences. or two whilst learning about the new Whisky Morrison & MacKay will be hosting a unique & Heritage Centre. Festival calendar unfolds tasting, as well as Masterclasses from the likes of thereafter www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk Adelphi and Berry Bros & Rudd. Tickets will be for latest updates. available from 1 July 2019. Whisky Colours Festival is presented Our website is the place to go for updates by The Whisky Shop Dufftown. It gives you www.whiskycoloursfestival.com the opportunity to get up close and personal

Steve Oliver – Speyside‛s Du own Distilleries Walk Independent Whisky Consultant

T Enjoy tour allows access to otherwise closed distilleries as well as the Whisky? AUTUMN SPEYSIDE opportunity to taste some rather rare drams! We visit the sites of: WHISKY FESTIVAL

Would you like a personal Nosing and 10 - 14 OCT 2019 ere are various tour options, including: Gourmet Chocolate tasting in your accommodation rather pairing or Connoisseurs tour with local food pairings One of the best ways to learn more about single than another Distillery Visit? Tastings malt Scotch whiskies! Based in Dufftown, there is from £15.00 per person a varied programme of events which will include: Tours usually start at 1600h but please check online calendar Contact Steve and discuss your EXCLUSIVE DISTILLERY TOURS Prices start from £38. Speyside Whisky Wish list? DRAMBLE I TUTORED TASTINGS WHISKY FAIR I LIVE MUSIC [email protected] Phone: 01340-881616 Online booking available 31 July 2018. E. [email protected] T. +44(0)7933787853 W. speysidetours.co.uk www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk

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Speyside VISITOR Cooperage CENTRE Welcome to Speyside Cooperage, home to the ancient art of coopering which has an ever increasing since 1947. Still using many traditional methods, our Coopers are busy range of cask products, Harris Tweed accessories, Scottish shaping, shaving and charring casks against the clock. crafted jewellery, Gifts in a Tin, Doorstops, Gentlemen’s Photo credit VisitScotland / Paul Tomkins The use of wooden casks dates of the Cooperage at work. Go on Hardware, Tain Pottery and back to the earliest civilisations to watch first–hand these skilled much more. when they were used to store craftsmen at work where your and transport community guide will give an insight into the Visit our barrel themed coffee commodities. While metals and Coopering process from start to shop for a cuppa with a delicious LOCAL DISTILLERIES plastics have long superseded finish....from acorn to cask range of home made sandwiches, most wooden containers, when bakes, cakes and signature with For a special experience try a it comes to the maturation of scones in flavours including VIP tour which offers a behind wines and spirits there is nothing toffee and apple, raspberry & the scenes look at this unique to equal Oak casks. white chocolate, plain, fruit and Visitor Centres environment with an opportunity cinnamon. Tasty soups, fair trade DISTILLERY Begin your tour with a 4D to view cask charring. coffees and gluten free options sensory film which immerses you 5.4 MILES 14.9 MILES 10.3 MILES also on offer. in the sights, sounds and aromas Browse around our gift shop Postcode: AB38 9PJ Postcode: AB37 9AB Postcode: AB38 7BS aberlour.com malts.com glengrant.com Tel: 01340 881249 Tel: 01479 874715 Tel: 01340 832118 DISTILLERY DALLAS DHU HISTORIC 12.7 MILES DISTILLERY 18.3 MILES Postcode: AB37 9AA 28.2 MILES Postcode: IV30 1YE ballindallochdistillery.com Postcode: IV36 2RR glenmoray.com Tel: 01807 500331 dallasdhu.com Tel: 01343 550900 THE BALVENIE DISTILLERY Tel: 01309 676548 MACALLAN DISTILLERY 1 MILE 6.1 MILES Postcode: AB55 4BB 10.8 MILES Postcode: AB38 9RX thebalvenie.com Postcode: AB37 9BD themacallan.com T. 01340 822210 glenfarclas.com Tel: 01340 872280 Tel: 01807 500345 29.5 MILES GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY 14.4 MILES Postcode: IV36 3EB 0.6 MILES Postcode: AB55 5BS benromach.com Postcode: AB55 4DH maltwhiskydistilleries.com Tel: 01309 675968 glenfiddich.com Tel: 01542 783044 Tel: 01340 820373 12.3 MILES GLENLIVET DISTILLERY *DISTANCE IS FROM THE 12.4 MILES Postcode: AB38 7RY CLOCK TOWER discovering-distilleries.com Postcode: AB37 9DB Tel: 01479 874635 theglenlivet.com Tel: 01340 821720

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Private Dining www.tannochbrae.co.uk EVENTS calendar BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! WhiskyKEITH & DUFFTOWN RAILWAYline Guest House Whisky Paired Menus APR Hidden away in the hills of the old Scottish county of The Whisky Line, Keith *parties of 6 or more 19–22 Children’s Easter Bunny Challenge Whisky Stables bar Banffshire and taking advantage of this enchanting & Dufftown Railway landscape, is the Keith and Dufftown Railway. Visit this MAY operates Every weekend 02–05 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival volunteer run Whisky Line and enjoy the scenery and from 06 Apr – 29 Sept JUN wildlife from our comfortable carriages which evoke the 07 Pie & Pint special – departs Dufftown at 1900 quiet nostalgia of the 1960’s branch line between Dufftown 15-16 1940s Weekend and Keith. AUG 02-04 Teddy Bears’ Weekend Driver experiences can be booked during a lunch time on Offering superior levels of comfort in our six rooms and snug whisky lounge with log fire operating days or a fuller half-day course can be pre-booked SEPT 07 Fish & Chip Special – departs Dufftown at 1800 for two people. OCT Open to Non Residents • Open Daily by Advance Booking The Sidings café is located in two 1950’s carriages at the 25-26 Ghost Train – departs Dufftown at 1800 Over 350 Single Malt Whiskies Dufftown Railway platform. Booking is recommended and DEC essential for afternoon tea. 07-08 Santa Specials – departs Dufftown at 1130 & 1415 Tannochbrae Guesthouse 22 Fife Street, Dufftown Banffshire AB55 4AL 14-15 Santa Specials – departs Dufftown at 1130 & 1415 RESERVATIONS: T. 01340 820 541 E. [email protected] www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk 21-22 Santa Specials – departs Dufftown at 1130 & 1415 The Whisky Line Keith & Dufftown Railway EXPLORE MALT WHISKY COUNTRY BY TRAIN!

» Full season of special events - see website for details » Group bookings and charters welcome » Disabled facilities at both stations » Shop at Keith station » Café at Dufftown station » Parking at both stations Open weekends from Easter to September plus Fridays from June to September www.keithdufftownrailway.co.uk T. 01340 821181 (weekends) Charity No. Sc046348

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new 09 23 06 20 A leisurely walk around Dufftown’s JUL / JUL / AUG / AUG JAN – DEC DISTILLERY WALKS distilleries with a local. Tastings along year’s TYPICALLY 16.00 MEET AT THE CLOCK the way. Booking is essential. DUFFTOWN PIPE BAND BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL TOWER Prices start from £38 per person. Call 07933787853 or check online day There are few more stirring sights and sounds in calendar at speysidetours.co.uk Scotland than the pipes, drums and dress tartans THE BOYS WALK! of a pipe band. Come and hear them play in the Traditional Scottish night On New Year’s Day, the band upholds one of the square on the dates above, or if the weather is with live band. Beginners and Town’s oldest traditions and leads the Boys Walk bad, you can find them in the Royal British Legion specatators welcome. from The Memorial Hall. at approx 20.00. LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTHLY SOCIALS Mortlach Memorial Hall Visitors are also welcome at the RBL on the last MONTH JAN-OCTOBER OLD TIME DANCING Starting at 19.30 - 22.00 Tuesday of the month from 20.30 to hear the band Live band practice. Spectators £4 Dancers £8 WHISKY 02 DUFFTOWN - WEEKLY 10 11 NOSING TUESDAYS 1930 - 2130 JUNE TRACTOR RUN JUL SEP Visitors are very welcome to come and 10.30am AND TASTING 08 JAN - 02 APR & watch, or join in the fun! 24 SEP - 17 DEC SCOTTISH COUNTRY Every Wednesday throughout summer, there will Mortlach Memorial Hall MONTHLY DANCING Start time approx 1030, aiming to be Dufftown be a different nosing and tasting evening. For further information please FIRST TUESDAY OF THE contact Jean on 01340 820428 Square for 11am (dependent of tractor £15 per person (includes nosing glass). Tickets from the Whisky & Heritage Centre or pay at the door. MONTH numbers) 1930 - 2200 MAY-SEP 20.00 AT THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL. £10 entry fee, forms and fee can be on the day. Please contact Gillian McGarthland for info Approx 40mile circular route, start & finish at [email protected] T. 01340 821513/07816070914 NICOL MCLAREN Laggan Farm Dufftown, with thanks to Charles SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCES 05 APR, 2000 - MIDNIGHT AND THE GLENCRAIG Mortlach Memorial Hall Reid. SCOTTISH DANCE BAND Refreshments available from 9am and BBQ available for everyone’s return, entrants and spectators alike. Donations requested by OLD TIME DANCE 06 APRIL, IAN CRUICKSHANK discretion. 1930-2330 SCOTTISH DANCE BAND Mortlach Memorial Hall

OLD TIME DANCE 26 JULY, EWAN GALLOWAY 127TH 2000 - MIDNIGHT SCOTTISH DANCE BAND Mortlach Memorial Hall 27 DUFFTOWN JULY 10.30am HIGHLAND SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCES FRANK THOMSON GAMES 04 OCT, 2000 - MIDNIGHT SCOTTISH DANCE BAND Mortlach Memorial Hall A full programme of light and heavy events, massed pipe bands, highland dancing and refreshments. www.dufftownhighlandgames.com OLD TIME DANCE 05 OCT, 1930-2330 THE LINDSAY WEIR TRIO Mortlach Memorial Hall 14 - 23 MORAY WALKING JUN JUN & OUTDOOR FESTIVAL OLD TIME DANCE 07 DEC, GRAEME MITCHELL Mortlach Memorial Hall Scotland’s Midsummer Outdoor Festival will have walks, events and activities for all ages and 1930-2330 SCOTTISH DANCE BAND abilities. Full programme and event booking: www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk

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JAN- 01/ SPIRIT OF DEC 06 SPEYSIDE 1930 - 2200 MAY FESTIVAL STRAMASH! This year’s festival will host Every Monday. An evening of traditional Scottish Music and Song for all. Bring your 665 events – over 100 more musical instruments along or simply join us as a than in previous years! spectator and enjoy the music. Whisky, Music, Food & Fun throughout Speyside. Royal British Legion. Admission free. Dufftown plays host to many events during For details call 01340 820711 this festival. For the full programme and event booking visit: www.spiritofspeyside.com

10-14 CÈILIDH OCT OCT A fun evening for all ages, alternating between The Royal British Legion and Commercial Hotel. AUTUMN £3 admission, 06 June – 29 August SPEYSIDE under 18 free. Every Thursday 20:00 WHISKY FESTIVAL www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk 14/ DUFFTOWN FLOWER SHOW 15 The Memorial Hall, Dufftown. SEPT DRAMATHON A MARATHON DISTANCE RACE A colourful spectacle of high quality home 19 grown flowers, vegetables, pot plants and fruit. ALONG THE FROM OCT GLENFARCLAS DISTILLERY TO Teas & home bakes will be on sale as well as GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY. raffles. For more details contact John Flemming on 01340 820287 The route takes in several distilleries along the dufftown route. Depending on the distance you run you can pick up the corresponding miniatures at the end of the race! curates... 10-14 OCT 31 HOGMANAY Highlighting Dufftown creativity we’ve compiled DEC CÈILIDH a compendium of Art Happenings - particularly Commercial Hotel. Art by Andrea Dear, with if there are ways to engage, either through For more details contact 01340 820313 thanks for feature Saltire workshops and viewings (refer to events for Blue Coo. Andrea’s work details) or if there is opportunity to browse and can be viewed at the Royal Whisky, music, food & fun throughout view unique local work with the potential to take HOGMANAY British Legion, the Coffee Speyside. Dufftown plays host to many 31 a memory home. Take the time to explore your events during this festival. PARTY DEC Pot and cards available in Rustic & Roses. creative options... whiskycoloursfestival.com Royal British Legion. For more details contact 01340 820711

PAGE 23 ART 2019/20 EDITION 2019/20 EDITION ART go see art workshops TRADITIONAL WOOD CRAFT WORKSHOPS ART IN THE SHED MARCH TO OCTOBER 3, 4, 5 MAY 2019 Rustic stool making, lathe turning, tumbler SPEYSIDE WHISKY FESTIVAL 4 - 6PM making, ash gate making etc. Venture up the lane @ 25 Church Street to visit Courses run 10am to 4.30pm and start from £70 our studio shed featuring work by artists Morag 01/ 05/ per person. Booking essential. Tweedie and Richard Levens. Framed artwork, textile accessories and cards to view and a For further details contact: [email protected] chance to purchase a memory of your visit to GEDWOOD at 2 DICK LEVENS is an artist whose recent and www.gedwood.co.uk Dufftown. To visit out-with opening times call Parkmore Distillery work concentrated on miniature etchings 01340820411 or email [email protected] Cottages, specialises in but now has returned to larger format oil bespoke wooden malt painting. His work can be seen in Seven WORKSHOPS IN TEXTILES AND PAPER FEBRUARY - NOVEMBER CELEBRATE THE LONGEST DAY OF SUMMER whisky tumblers made Stills, ‘Art-in-the-Yard’, during NEOS and WITH PYOT’S CUPBOARD Learn textile techniques in transfer from locally sourced on-line www.levens.co.uk printing and dyeing or paper techniques in 21ST JUNE 6PM-9PM 22ND JUNE 10AM-6PM, 23RD JUNE 10AM- 4PM timber. He provides a collage,printmaking and basic bookmaking. Suitable for beginners & experienced. Duration 3 A weekend of open rooms full of gorgeous truly unique wood craft experience for all hours / full day. £30 per half day objects, artworks, paintings, textiles and abilities running workshops (Mar - Oct) Booking essential. Call 01340820411, email desirable bits to view and buy. [email protected] or check online All at 25 Church Street 06/ www.moragtweedie.co.uk CREATE A CUSHION AT PARKHOUSE STUDIO, 02/ PYOT’S CUPBOARD is a collaboration of PATCHWORK WORKSHOPS BY AUCHINDOUN CASTLE two Moray based artists Gillian Neish MAY - OCTOBER 20TH JULY. 10-5 PENNY MACKENZIE is an experienced and Morag Tweedie combining their Using a colourful array of fabrics create your own Design and print your own fabric using heat- fabric artist who teaches patchwork sewing or serviette box, jewellery roll, miniature transfer techniques and then matching these love for artworks, paintings, textiles and picture or Christmas crafts. Penny Mackenzie sample with colourful stock fabrics, create your and textile based crafts. She is a NEOS own patchwork cushion. Tutors Morag Tweedie collections and turning them into hand- will guide you through all sewing and patchwork exhibitor and always happy to welcome techniques required to achieve the perfect result. & Penny Mackenzie £65 including all materials. made objects of desire. Booking essential. visitors to her studio at Parkhead Steading Mob. 07789150297 Email. [email protected] next to Auchindoun Castle NORTH EAST OPEN STUDIOS (NEOS) WILDLIFE TALK 14TH - 23RD SEPT / VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR See yellow catalogues for 07 Join Mark Williams as he takes you on a journey individual opening times. / with his own images looking at local wildlife Visit open studios in Dufftown 03 “Needle-felting involves sculpting fibres and further afield. Full details at facebook.com/ and beyond. Growing year on year and 8 local thedufftownglassworks artists will take part. MORAG TWEEDIE, into various shapes using no patterns, just For further information go to based in Church Street imagination” www.northeastopenstudios.co.uk EXPLORE COLOUR IN GLASS AND TEXTILES works in textiles and ALISON WILLIAMS generally make animals 6TH APRIL, GLASS 9.30-4.30 TEXTILES 10-4 mixed-media. She GOOD VIBRATIONS WORKSHOPS – NEPALESE (wildlife and pets), decorations and a One day, two workshops: Learn techniques in SINGING BOWLS opens for studio visits, is a NEOS exhibitor TRADITIONAL LEADED STAINED GLASS with few off-the-wall creations. She offers JAN - DEC and offers workshops in textile transfer Anne Ferguson (£75 inc. all materials) workshops during the year. OR FABRIC DYEING AND TRANSFER PRINTING Weekends throughout the year and printing, collage, printmaking and book TECHNIQUES with Morag Tweedie (£65 inc. all appointment booking available. making. Beginners welcome. materials) Enjoy singing bowls & warmth of hot crystal Dufftown Community Centre. Limited places chakra palm stones. 08/ - booking essential. To book call 01340820411, T. 01340 821393 22 Balvenie Street email [email protected] or check online SHEILA WISEMAN @ www.moragtweedie.co.uk / NEEDLE-FELTING WORKSHOPS 04 sculpts fairy creatures ANDREA DEAR GALLERY SHOW VARIOUS DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MARK WILLIAMS is a freelance wildlife from wire. Contact her 01-06 MAY 2019 Alison Williams will teach you how to make a and landscape photographer and co-owns about her work, or for Opportunity to view unique art by local artist your own small needle felted creation. Easy, fun inspired by nature. Andrea Dear & Alan Paterson and suitable for beginners. Full details available Dufftown Glassworks with his wife where studio visits through Gallery Show The Artists Studio in Aberlour. at facebook.com/thedufftownglassworks he exhibits his work. He runs workshops her Facebook page, Sheila Wiseman Fairy [email protected] and talks throughout the year. Sculpture. 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 Cèilidhs!  The Cottages and typical rooms Panoramic Views (Ladder Hills & Cairngorm NP) A Cèilidh was originally a social gathering Today come along and just enjoy music and Visit all year round 3 fully equipped Visit Scotland 4cottages in a luxuriously renovated that did not necessarily involve dancing, it dancing , feel free to bring along your own Steading just down from our farmhouse. The cottages sleep between 4 and 8 people. was an evening of literary entertainment instrument or borrow one from the locals. Situated in a tranquil remote location on the boundary of the most northernly “Dark Skies where stories, tales were told, poems All ages welcome for a fun evening. Park” in the world, ideal for relaxing or to use as a base to explore the local area. and ballads were recited and songs were If you fancy an active break there is everything from Archery to Zip Line fun including sung. As time progressed the modern Sponsored by Dufftown & District walking, bike trails, castles, wildlife and whisky within a short drive of the cottages after Cèilidh facilitated courting and prospects Community Association which you can return and recuperate sat in front of a multifuel stove and enjoy the ever- of marriage for youngsters in the rural changing scenery with a whisky or wine to chill out. Highland communities. Contact Thursdays Jun - Sep. Alternating between the British Legion Chris & Sue Kirby, Tel: 01807 590836, E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.bluefolds.co.uk or Facebook @Bluefolds Highland Holiday Cottages & Commercial Hotel @ 8pm. £3 admission

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The Dramathon is coming back to th AUCHINDOUN CASTLE Dufftown on 19 Auchindoun Castle Approximately 2 miles from Dufftown on the Cabrach road - look for the sign October 2019 on the right hand side indicating the track off up Things to the left. Stunning setting for these romantic www.thedramathon.com TO DO ruins. WWW.HISTORIC-SCOTLAND.GOV.UK WALKING SWIMMING There are so many interesting and varied walks in Speyside Swimming Pool, Aberlour. and around Dufftown. Details can be found in the T. 01340 871641 WWW.MORAY.GOV.UK back of this brochure, on the notice board by the Keith Sports & Community Centre Clock Tower, at the Whisky & Heritage Centre and T. 01542 882222 WWW.MORAY.GOV.UK at the Library. LOCH PARK STORY WALKS ACTIVITY CENTRE Walks suitable for children. More information Adventure Centre, 3 miles from Dufftown on the available at Whisky & Heritage Centre B9104. Canoe and kayak school, mountain biking, orienteering, camping, gorge trail and assault BOWLING course. T. 01542 810334 The outdoor bowling green is open from the end of April to end of September at Tininver Street. Indoor FALCONRY CENTRE bowling during the winter (advertised locally). Open 01 Apr - 31 Oct. On the Huntly Road. Regular flying displays with FISHING hawks and eagles. There is easy access from Dufftown to the world WWW.HUNTLY-FALCONRY-CENTRE.COM famous salmon fisheries of Strathspey. There is also fishing available at Loch Park SPEYSIDE COOPERAGE WWW.LOCHPARK.COM ‘Acorn to Cask’ exhibition and coffee shop 4 and Glen Fishery miles from Dufftown on the A941 towards WWW.MORAYFLYFISHING.CO.UK. Craigellachie. WWW.SPEYSIDECOOPERAGE.CO.UK SKIING Dufftown is an ideal base for those interested in CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS skiing, snow-boarding and cross-country skiing. It’s These can be found at the field only 40min to the Lecht, 25min to Clashindarroch off Hill Street, Tininver Street and McLennan Forest, best known for its cross-country ski trails and Place. 30min to the Nordic Ski Centre in Huntly. WWW.LECHT.CO.UK / LIBRARY WWW.NORDICSKI.CO.UK Balvenie Street. Internet & photocopying service available. See WWW.MORAY.GOV.UK for GOLF opening times. 01340 820272 Visitors are welcome at Dufftown Golf Club, one mile from the village square. PICNIC AREAS WWW.DUFFTOWNGOLFCLUB.COM Conval Street, Speyside Way and Glenfiddich Distillery. BALVENIE CASTLE A courtyard castle steeped in history. DISTILLERY TOURS T. 01340 820121 See page 09 WWW.HISTORIC-SCOTLAND.GOV.UK

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DUFFTOWN as well as various food and craft stalls. On behalf of Dufftown Games we A popular event of the day is the look forward to welcoming friends challenging Five Tops Hill Race. old and new. We would also like For experienced runners only, this is a 14- to thank our many sponsors and mile course with ascents of almost 5,000ft! volunteers whom without their One of the many highlights is the massed support the Games would not be pipe bands, with as many as thirteen pipe bands participating. They march from the possible. GAMES town square to the field at 1:00 pm followed by hundreds of people who get first-hand Highland experience of listening to over 250 pipers and drummers. The bands play on the field throughout the day with ‘Beat the Retreat’ It was in 1892 when the athletes and spectators first in the town square at 6:00 pm bringing the assembled on the banks of the River Dullan near games to a close. Mortlach Church to compete in the first ‘Gathering’. A popular event of the day is the challenging Ben Rinnes Five Tops Hill Race. For 600 people, travelling by foot, horse and buggy, of entertainers to amuse them during the winter experienced runners only, attended the event to witness the athletes evenings. compete. As time passed the name ‘Gathering’ this is a 14-mile course with Many events at today’s Highland Games still use MacKenzie Colin credits Photo was changed to the ‘Dufftown and District ascents of almost 5,000ft! items which would have been part of everyday Highland Games’ which has been held every year life in the Highlands of old - round stones since on the last Saturday in July. Overseas visitors get a chance to partake from river beds probably provided the original in an authentic highland games as they Scotland has a long tradition and history of shot-putts while a Scots Pine trunk shorn of its race once around the track in the popular Highland Games where Clans would compete branches is still the caber as tossed today. overseas race. The Highland Dancing against each other in sporting events. Early Celts competition is also a key attraction with viewed such events as war games where their around 130 competitors on the day. strongest and bravest soldiers would win the THE GAMES TODAY Highland Dancing is one of the oldest competitions. In recent years over 5000 people from around forms of dance dating back to the 11th Some say that Highland Games originated the world have attended the Dufftown Games, Century, and the term Highland Dancing is as a clan chieftain’s way of choosing the best one of the most popular events on the Scottish used today to refer to a style of athletic solo bodyguards and the fittest fighters. But not all the Highland Games Calendar. dancing which developed in the Highlands chief ’s requirements were for war - musicians and of Scotland. The Highland dancers take dancers were important for the prestige of his Locals and visitors mingle to enjoy events great pride in their appearance and are sure household. Choosing staff and supporters was throughout the day, including Highland Dancing, to entertain as well as compete. done by holding competitions - good runners piping and drumming competitions heavy events, for couriers, strong men for defence and a range young heavies, track and field, tug of war, and children’s events. There is a grand whisky raffle

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PAGE 38 PAGE 39 OUTDOORS 2019/20 EDITION 2019/20 EDITION OUTDOORS Walking the walks GORDON’S CROSS MAISTER’S WIDD 2 MILES » 1.5 HOURS This route is 1 MILE » 30 MINS This route has good fully surfaced in the built up areas with surfaces throughout with short inclines rough grassy and gravel paths in the within the wood. country sections. MEG’S WIDD 1 ¼ MILES » 1 HOUR Dufftown GLENRINNES WAY This is a route combining roadway paths Dufftown nestles between heather clad South of Dufftown on the B9009 road and grass/gravel through woods and to there is an extensive path fields. hills where the River Fiddich and the network in and around Dufftown. Dullan Water meet, making this an ideal Glenrinnes way leads past Dufftown TOMNAMUIDH WIDD Golf Club, a circular walk can be 1 ¾ MILES » 1 HOUR 15 MINS This place to walk and enjoy the abundance of completed by turning left at Burn Brae route is a smooth level roadside path our flora and fauna, whatever the season. arriving at Mortlach Church and turning in the town. Some steep and uneven left to walk back up to the Clock Tower. sections of path within woodland Many of the walks are short in distance and generally Glenrinnes way also gives access to the GIANTS CHAIRS have good surfaces in the town, with rougher terrain Convals, Ben Rinnes, Jock’s Hill and in turn to Cabrach linking to Glenlivent 2 MILES » 1 HOUR 30 MINS in the rural areas. For the more ambitious, routes can This is a pleasant circular route and be combined according to experience and ability. Our Estate in the . visits an attractive wooded gorge. weather can change at short notice so be sure to wear ISLA WAY AUCHINDOUN CASTLE stout footwear and carry waterproofs. 13 MILES Route joining Dufftown with Keith where you will find the Strathisla 1 ¼ MILES » 1 HOUR Distillery. This is a wide surfaced track with a steady incline. To help us conserve this SPEYSIDE WAY natural beauty for all The Speyside Way, part of the Moray THE GOWNIE CIRCULAR to enjoy please take Way, is one of Scotland’s finest long Dufftown to Aberlour return is distance walks, linking the coastal trail 9 MILES » 4.5 HOURS with the full and the Dava Way circular route via Craigellachie being 12 MILES » 6 TO 8 HOURS. VIKING TRAIL 12 MILES From Carron over Little DUFFTOWN DRAMBLE CARE Conval down past the golf course 4 ½ MILES » 3 HOURS This is a walk Courtesy to others continuing down to the Mortlach around the Dufftown Distilleries. This Awareness of the environment Church to see the Pictish stone. route can be walked or cycled as it is on Shortened version - 5 MILES FROM a mixture of tarmac and gravel paths. Respect for people who live CLOCK TOWER up Little Conval to Take care crossing main roads. and work in the countryside the Old Fort. Enjoy!

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Modern luxury in a traditional setting. Each one bedroom cottage sleeps up to four people. Central town location, dog friendly. Open every day 9am - 5pm (Sunday 10am - 5pm) April - October (see website for all opening times) 16 Conval Street, Dufftown (Next to the Whisky Museum) James & Louise 01340 821 534 Church Street, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4AR // TEL. 01340 820541 Accredited 5* Rating www.speysidecottages.com [email protected] Speyside Cottages www.dufftownglassworks.co.uk

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POST OFFICE VETERINARY DOCTOR Mortlach Memorial Hall, Aberlour Veterinary Centre Health Centre 6 Albert Place Tel: 01340 871385 Tel: 01340 820888 Mon & Thur K&J TAXIS NHS 24 Tel: 01542 835642 Dufftown 24 Hour Health Line CHEMIST Tel: 07872179615 7 days a week FIFE ARMS 15 Balvenie Street DUFFTOWN TAXIS Tel: 111 Props. David and Michaela Tel: 01340 820228 Tel: 07766301838 HOSPITAL 2 The Square, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4AD TOILETS Stephen Hospital Memorial Hall Car Park Non Emergency Stephen Avenue 6 En-Suite Chalet Rooms Albert Place Tel: 101 Tel: 01340 820215 Tel. 01340 820220 ATM LIBRARY Co-op E. [email protected] Balvenie Street 2 Fife Street Tel: 01340 820272 www.fifearmsdufftown.co.uk

PAGE 42 PAGE 43 2019/20 EDITION HISTORIC DUFFTOWN The Coffee Pot The Coffee Pot SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION COFFEE SHOP AND CAFÉ The article was read by Mr George King, who resided in Cape Town, South Africa but who was a native of Dufftown. After corresponding with the newspaper editor he gifted £750 to begin and equipping a pipe band. SPACIOUS TOWN CENTRE On the 17th August 1949 a meeting was held 3 BEDROOM SELF CATERING FLAT. the pipes and a committee appointed. Equipping the band FULLY EQUIPPED. “Lovely food and proved costly and Mr King donated a further BREAKFAST AND OTHER GREAT FOOD £750 in November 1949 and £1,500 in April AVAILABLE IN OUR CAFE. staff...excellent 1950. SHORT AND LONG TERM BOOKINGS choice of food DRUMS AVAILABLE. and nice cakes” OF DUFFTOWN After several months of practising, the Band Photo credit Colin MacKenzie Colin credit Photo with around seventeen members made its first appearance in 1950 wearing the ‘number one’ uniforms. Today the Dufftown Pipe Band is the 9 BALVENIE STREET, 7 BALVENIE STREET, only band in the world to wear the Red Innes of DUFFTOWN AB55 4AB DUFFTOWN AB55 4AB Dufftown and District Pipe Band Moray tartan. Juniors are recruited from the age T. 07879 882075 T. 01340 820246 was established in 1949. of nine and follow a tuition programme before joining the Band. The Pipers & Drummers It all began when an article appeared in the remain highly committed to the Band, practising local newspaper, the Dufftown News at the every week and playing most weekends time, commenting on the amount of pipers throughout the summer at many events.

there were in the district and suggesting it At Hogmanay the Band performs in the Square should be possible to form a pipe band. playing a farewell to the old year and welcoming in the new year. On New Years day the Band upholds one of Dufftown’s oldest traditions by leading the Boys Walk around the streets of Dufftown followed by many of the townsfolk and their families.

Visitors are welcome at the Royal British Legion on the last Tuesday of the DUNVEGAN GOOD VIBRATIONS month from 20.30 to hear the band practice. 21 Macduff Place, Enjoy the relaxing sounds and vibrations of Dufftown AB55 4AA singing bowls and the comforting warmth of +44 (0)1340 821124 hot crystal chakra palm stones. [email protected] Walk in, Float out Bookings recommended, Walk-in appointments can be available FIRST CLASS COMFORT & HOSPITALITY T. 01340 821393 or text 07763 331228 En-suite rooms available • Residents Lounge www.goodvibrations.vistaprintdigital.com Non-smoking throughout Collectors’ Cabin, 22 Balvenie St, Dutown

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AROUND DUFFTOWN 1st - 6th MAY 2019

Help us celebrate our 20th anniversary. The doors to Speyside’s world famous distilleries open, inviting visitors from across the globe to meet the makers, taste the world’s finest whiskies and discover the full passion behind them. But that’s not all, there are events fit for a foodie, live music, talks, tastings, tours and more.

1 6 600 20th REGION DAYS EVE N TS ANNIVERSARY bloomwee gems BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE NOW v There are over 11,500 plants in the displays in and around A three generation team of Dufftown www.spiritofspeyside.com #dram19 volunteers work to make a Each plant has been individually re-potted and grown in our polytunnels at Mortlach difference! Dufftown in Bloom has The water for watering is recycled from the whisky making process a simple plan... to make Dufftown The cost of plants and materials is met entirely by sponsorship look Blooming Great! and donations

The floral displays you see around the village are We have to water - even in the rain, as the baskets planted by Dufftown in Bloom. This is a team of have reservoirs underneath the plants with a very volunteers who spend a great deal of time over small opening that the rain can’t access. the year making Dufftown look its best for both residents and visitors alike. Our efforts were recognised in 2017 by the 6th & 7th SEPTEMBER 2019 Beautiful Scotland campaign with the award of ELGIN TOWN HALL The plants arrive as tiny wee ‘plug’ plants and the Gold Medal in the Large Village Category. We have team bring them on, potting them into bigger and also been invited to take part in Britain in Bloom ONE REGION, UNDER ONE ROOF bigger pots until they are ready to be planted out twice in the last five years, achieving a Silver-gilt into the planters, beds and baskets you see in our Medal both times. Bringing together the best of Speyside’s single malt village. The display lasts from June until the end whisky and gin distillers, craft brewers and food of September, when winter bedding and bulbs are Please take plenty of photos and share with producers under one roof. planted for the Winter and Spring seasons. everyone how bonnie Dufftown looks – and we hope to see you next year when you can spot what’s Masterclasses, mini mixology sessions and more... The volunteer team does all the preparation, changed. planting and watering, you will often see them out SAVE THE DATE NOW and about, even in the worst of weather.

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