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visitscotland.com Welcome to… Contents 2 Moray Speyside at a glance MORAY 4 World of whisky SPEYSIDE 6 The Moray Coast Trail Fàilte gu Moireabh 8 Great outdoors 10 Moray’s heritage Taobh Spè 12 Natural larder 14 Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 16 What’s on 18 Travel tips 20 Practical information 24 Places to visit 35 Leisure activities 36 Shopping 39 Food & drink 40 Tours 40 Events & festivals Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens 42 Accommodation 46 Regional map Every day is different in Moray Speyside. Start your morning by wandering around a charming fishing village, before walking to a secluded cove or a sandy beach where dolphins play in the surf offshore. Then head into the heart of ‘Malt Whisky Country’ and follow Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail®. Then step back in time to our Pictish past at one of our ancient castles, heritage centres and mystical standing stones or learn more about the distinctive Doric language. You can round off your day with a well deserved meal of delicious local fare and a craft beer or malt whisky. And tomorrow? Well, you could get active Cover: The Old Bridge of Livet, and have a go at thrilling watersports, such Glenlivet as sea kayaking and surfing, or get on your Credits: © VisitScotland. walking boots and discover waymarked trails. Kenny Lam, North East 250/ Relax and fish for salmon on the River Spey or Damian Shields, Heehaw, play a round on some of Scotland’s most Istockphoto/Jasperimagescotland, picturesque golf courses. Days and days of Spey Fishery Board, adventures are all here ready and waiting Moray Speyside Tourism, for you to enjoy. Paul Tomkins, Highland News

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' Look out for rare Pictish D The local sculptures and Scotland’s dialect spoken in tallest gravestone at Elgin the north east is Cathedral, which is known called Doric. affectionately as ‘the Lantern of the North’. w w om w. .c ' Go green at the Findhorn visit land scot Foundation, a fascinating eco-village which hosts a programme of workshops and events. It’s home to the Phoenix, a shop packed with organic produce, gifts and books. ' At the WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre, you can watch for dolphins in Spey Bay and take a tour of the ancient MORAY SPEYSIDE icehouse. AT A GLANCE Don’t miss... ' The atmospheric ruins MOIREABH TAOBH SPÈ AID AON SEALLADH Findhorn beach of Balvenie Castle and Auchindoun Castle, both Balvenie Castle, near Dufftown Start your day shopping in a historic market town, have a picnic lunch in the dunes of a sweeping near Dufftown. beach before rounding off the day touring a distillery and sampling the very finest Scotch whisky. ' Bow Fiddle Rock, a Then the next day... well, that’s up to you. You can make endless discoveries in Moray Speyside, in spectacular arch-shaped enchanting places with real character and meet real characters in beautiful places. rock formation, which can be seen from Portknockie. Visit Gordon & MacPhail, the world’s Visit Strathisla Distillery, Scotland’s Forres, Findhorn, Burghead ' The colourful beach huts leading malt whisky specialist, oldest continuously operating and Hopeman which line Hopeman’s Stop to smell the roses in Forres’ and go for a fascinating free tour of distillery. beautiful east sands, great award-winning parks and gardens. Johnstons of Elgin, renowned for its Watch fishermen land their catch for a photo opportunity. luxury cashmere garments. Then head for the harbour in at Buckie harbour, and stroll along nearby Findhorn to watch the You can take your pick of two Cullen’s broad bay which is backed Johnstons of Elgin sailing boats come and go. classic links golf courses and two by a spectacular viaduct. In Hopeman, you’ll find two long superb stretches of golden sand sandy beaches and a great 18- at Lossiemouth. Speyside hole golf course. Step back into Follow the Malt Whisky Trail® through prehistory at Burghead which was Fochabers, Keith, Buckie Speyside, where you can tour world- once the site of a large Pictish fort. and Cullen famous distilleries and visit the Nestling on the banks of the award-winning Speyside Cooperage. Why not walk some of the Moray River Spey, Fochabers is an Dally for an afternoon in Dufftown, Coast Trail while you’re here? attractive village where you’ll find the ‘Malt Whisky Capital’, and Baxters Highland Village, Christie’s Elgin and Lossiemouth wander around Aberlour, an of Fochabers and Gordon Castle. Elgin Cathedral has been drawing attractive village by the River Spey. Discover the market town of Keith, pilgrims since it was founded in Tackle a section of the Speyside which is so proud of its linguistic 1224. Enjoy a moment of peace Way, a long-distance walking route, heritage that it was named here at one of Scotland’s most and admire the dramatic Grampian Scotland’s First Scots Toun. beautiful medieval buildings. Mountains. VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM More whisky 4 MORAY SPEYSIDE highlights ' Glenfarclas, The Balvenie and The Macallan are just some of the malt whiskies produced in the region. How many have you tried? ' Glenfarclas in Ballindalloch has been owned and run by the same family since 1865 and is one of only a few independent distilleries left in Scotland. ' The Balvenie Distillery uses a special combination of craftsmanship and natural alchemy for its whisky. It’s the last distillery in the Highlands to still have its own malting floor, and it also grows its barley on site. ' Take a ride on Britain’s most northerly heritage railway, the Keith and Dufftown Railway. This 11-mile line links the whisky centre of Dufftown to the market town of Keith. ' Pop in to Balvenie St Ice Cream while in Dufftown to sample whisky ice cream!

WORLD OF Whisky heritage WHISKY ' Visit the Dufftown Whisky Saoghal an Uisge-Beatha Speyside Cooperage , Craigellachie, Aberlour Museum, where you can see fascinating artefacts, learn about whisky smugglers and There’s only one Malt Whisky Trail® in the world, and it’s right here in Moray Speyside. Follow the working distillery in the Highlands The Speyside Cooperage is the hear the story of whisky in distinctive brown and white trail signposts to discover some of Scotland’s finest distilleries and and is the home of Chivas Regal. only working cooperage in the UK Moray Speyside. where you can experience the art the region’s cooperage where you can learn more about the whisky-making process and the area’s Glen Grant in Rothes was of coopering. Witness the master ' From the Glenlivet Visitor proud whisky heritage. established by the Grant brothers craftsmen hard at work making Centre, follow the signposted in 1840 and has a lovely Victorian whisky casks using traditional paths and walk through The Malt Whisky Trail® will take you Benromach Distillery in Forres is Bring more delicious whisky garden. past seven working distilleries, a the smallest working distillery in flavours and collections of your methods and tools and have a go at Glenlivet valley in the footsteps historic distillery and the award- the region. favourite tipples at the new The first spirit flowed from the making your own mini-cask! of notorious whisky smugglers winning Speyside Cooperage. Each Macallan visitor centre, which stills of Glenfiddich Distillery on of the past. The nearby Dallas Dhu Distillery may distillery has its own traditions and opened last year. This provides an Christmas Day in 1887. It’s now the ' GlenAllachie Distillery in no longer produce whisky, but you’ll methods when it comes to whisky immersive visitor experience for world’s favourite single malt Scotch Check out Moray Speyside are offering find it’s a fascinating time capsule production, from malting the those interested in finding out what whisky. www.maltwhiskytrail.com tours for the first time in 50 that’s worth exploring. Look out for barley to the size of the stills. Visit makes Macallan special. for more details on the world’s years. Enjoy an exclusive tour the impressive whisky barrel stencil The Glenlivet Distillery, home of for full largest concentration of whisky of the distillery, including the www.maltwhiskytrail.com which dates from the 1920s and was Founded in 1786, Strathisla ‘the single malt that started it all’, information on the trail. distilleries opportunity to hand-fill your used to mark the barrels of whisky. Distillery in Keith is the oldest is in Ballindalloch. own bottle straight from the VISITSCOTLAND.COM cask. 6 MORAY SPEYSIDE OU KN Trail Y O D W I ? Highlights D See fossilised ' Covesea Lighthouse is a pre-dinosaur historic landmark and sits footprints in the opposite the Halliman exposed cliffs at Skerries, a reef of rocks that Hopeman. are covered at high tide. w w m w o You can even stay in this .v d.c isitscotlan lighthouse! ' Just off the coast of Portknockie is Bow Fiddle Rock, an amazing rock arch shaped by waves over many centuries.

Planning your trip ' You can reach the Moray THE MORAY Coast Trail by train at Forres, with a cycle route then linking it to Findhorn. COAST TRAIL ' Local buses serve all of the Slighe costa Mhoireabh The Bow Fiddle Rock, near Portknockie coastal settlements, with connections to Elgin. Cullen Bay If you like walking, lace up your boots and pack a sandwich because you’re in for a real treat. The ' If you are travelling by car, Moray Coast Trail is one of the finest walks in a country that is full of memorable trails. On your you can park free in each coastal village. 50-mile adventure, you’ll get to know a dramatic coastline of rugged cliffs, stunning beaches and hidden coves. This route is recognised by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful places ' The Moray Coastal Cycle in the world. As you make your way from Forres to Cullen, you’ll wander through pretty fishing Route runs for 29 miles villages and will probably see some of our remarkable wildlife, including the bottlenose dolphins between Burghead and Cullen, offering you an of the Moray Firth. alternative way to explore this coast. You can walk the whole trail of Burghead, set on a narrow Beyond Spey Bay and the Scottish comfortably in three days, or you promontory, was once a major Dolphin Centre lies the busy can choose to walk smaller sections Pictish settlement. harbour of Buckie and then there’s Covesea Lighthouse, Lossiemouth between the coastal communities. Findochty, a traditional fishing A couple of miles past Burghead is Find out more information on the town. Portknockie has tons of Hopeman which has two beautiful trail at character and a proud fishing www.morayways.org.uk/ beaches. After here, the trail gets heritage. moray-coast-trail.asp very dramatic: sandstone cliffs, Starting from Forres, one of your stunning coves and miles of golden Your final stop on the Moray Coast early highlights will be Findhorn sand are overlooked by Covesea Trail is the seaside town of Cullen. Bay Nature Reserve, where the tidal Lighthouse on the approach to Its pretty beach and impressive basin attracts a variety of birdlife Lossiemouth. grand viaduct provide a fitting including ospreys in the summer finale to your efforts. Now it’s time At the Scottish Dolphin Centre by months. Watch out for otters here to reward yourself with a bowl of Spey Bay, learn about the Moray at dawn and dusk. Cullen Skink, the delicious smoked Firth’s resident pod of dolphins from haddock and potato soup which is The dense pinewoods of Roseisle the centre’s volunteers. If you’re the town’s speciality. Forest back the broad sweep of lucky, you might just spot these Burghead Bay, while the village playful creatures off the coast!

VISITSCOTLAND.COM 8 MORAY SPEYSIDE Walking trails ' Walk a section or all of the beautiful Speyside Way, a 65- mile walking route through the heart of Speyside to Spey Bay, and on to Buckie. ' The Dava Way is a lovely remote walk that will take you 23 miles from Grantown- on-Spey to Forres via the trackbed of the old Highland Railway line.

Don’t miss... ' From Logie Steading by Forres, you can walk along the River Findhorn to Randolph’s Leap, a local beauty spot with an interesting history. ' At the Glenlivet Estate you GREAT can take your pick of more than 100 miles of walking and biking trails. You can also OUTDOORS go horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and fishing. A Bhuaile a-muigh Angling on the River Spey

It’s playtime. Welcome to an outdoor wonderland where you can experience everything from finest finishing holes, while the enjoy panoramic views as far as the adrenaline-pumping adventures to magical dolphin encounters. Get out and about and throw New Course was designed by the Cairngorm mountains. illustrious Henry Cotton. yourself into action in our landscape of stretching golden sands, coastal plains, deep forests and Bring lots of balls if you’re playing rolling hills. Moray Speyside is calling you... A few miles along the coast, Forres – its infamous 16th hole, the beautiful seaside course at aptly named ‘The Pond’, provides a Bring or hire a bike and get your on horseback or on a Land Rover to admire the coastal scenery and Hopeman offers the stunning 12th watery grave for any errant shot. pedals moving on the Moray safari, or try gorge walking at to spot wildlife. hole, the Prieshach. Hit your tee If you like a relaxing spot of fishing Monster Trails – 18 miles of single- the Bridge of Brown with either shot well and it will soar satisfyingly Brave the rapids of the River you’ll have plenty of opportunities track routes linking up three great Aquaplay Scotland or Craggan out on a dramatic drop from tee Findhorn on a white-water rafting here. The River Spey is one of biking centres. Dare you tackle Outdoors. Kids can let off steam at to green – this is truly one of the or river tubing trip with Ace Scotland’s big four salmon rivers, Gully Monster at Ordiequish? At the adventure playground. finest par 3 holes in the country. It’s Adventures. and the River Findhorn, flowing Whiteash you can ride for five one of former Open champion Paul Zip up your wetsuit – the Moray from the Monadhliath mountains glorious miles on the Fochabers Get your thrills with an adrenaline Lawrie’s favourite golf holes. Firth is a fantastic setting for all to Findhorn Bay, is excellent for Ring trail. While the Hammer at Ben sport such as combat laser tag or kinds of watersports. Go on a Then you have Cullen, a quirky salmon and trout. The fishing Aigan promises you an exhilarating quad biking. Or try archery and dolphin sea kayaking trip with coastal course with some scenic tee season runs from February to ride through the forest. Segway riding in lush countryside Full on Adventure or paddle out to at The Loft in Kinloss. shots, and Dufftown, a delightful September. One of the mountain bike routes the magnificent Bow Fiddle Rock inland golfing experience in the Go for a paddle in an inflatable on the Glenlivet Estate is ideal with Explore, or enjoy a range of Golfers are spoiled for choice here. heart of Speyside. kayak with Aquaplay Scotland or for families while the other will activities with Cullen Sea School. Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth has For a testing heathland golf course Ace Adventures and head down challenge even experienced riders. You can get windsurfing and two classic links courses. The Old in immaculate condition, try Elgin the scenic River Spey. Or why not You can also explore the estate sailing tuition, or take a boat trip Course was created by ‘Old’ Tom Morris and has one of the country’s Golf Course. As you play you’ll take up boogie board surfing on the Moray Firth? VISITSCOTLAND.COM Mountain biking down Ben Rinnes 10 MORAY SPEYSIDE M N’T ISS Off the O .. D . beaten track The Castle to ' Randolph’s Leap is a gorge Cathedral to named after the tale of Cashmere Trail Thomas Randolph, the Earl in Elgin. of Moray, who escaped w w t from a group of enemies w co .e .s by leaping across it. It’s an lginheritage impressive jump! ' Cullen Viaduct is a great spot along a historic railway line to look out for dolphins. ' Witch’s Stone in Forres marks the grave of the three witches said to have bewitched King Duncan in 960 AD. ' Auld Brig is a pretty stone arch bridge which dates back to 1609. It crosses the River Isla at Keith. MORAY’S ' Take the lovely woodland walk up to Nelson Tower on Cluny Hill in Forres. This HERITAGE fine octagonal structure commemorates Admiral Lord Findlater Castle, near Sandend Dualchas Mhoireabh Nelson and his victory at Trafalgar. The view from the We don’t just want you to visit our beautiful region, we’d love you to connect with our fascinating the River Findhorn Heritage Centre. top is well worth the hike up past and present – to hear our stories, meet our people, and really get to know our places. Moray This fascinating exhibition is based FOO DIV YE the stairs! Speyside has been shaped by centuries of history, from the mysterious Picts to the rise of the at Logie Steading, which also fishing, whisky and farming industries. So come and see Moray’s past come to life as you visit features a wonderful art gallery, art SPIK I’ DORIC? and craft workshops, and a farm wonderful historical sites, heritage centres and museums. How do you speak Doric? and garden shop. Doric is a Scots dialect spoken Head to Gordon Castle for an idyllic Explore the unusual history of Discover the fascinating fishing Take a trip on Scotland’s most in the north east around Moray, setting used for Highland games, Burghead from AD 400 to the heritage of the area’s coastal northerly heritage railway, the Keith Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. weddings, relaxing strolls, and present day at Burghead Visitor communities. The Lossie Fisheries & Dufftown Railway. The ‘Whisky The term ‘Doric’ comes from fishing, or why not explore the Centre. This former coastguard & Community Museum is home to Line’ will take you 11 miles through the Greek for ‘rural’ or ‘rustic’ walled garden and cafe for a lovely lookout boasts wonderful views many wonderful images from bygone rich farming land and forests from due to its associations with spot of afternoon tea? of the Moray Firth and offers a eras, or learn about the history and the world’s ‘Malt Whisky Capital’, the farming and fishing fascinating insight into Pictish traditions of the fishing and boat How far back in time do you want Dufftown, to the market town of communities of the region. history in the area. building industries at the Buckie & to go? At Elgin Museum, you can Keith. Wifie – Woman District Fishing Heritage Centre. travel to the sixth century thanks to The Falconer Museum in Forres It’s easy to imagine humble monks Mannie – Man the beautiful Pictish carved stones. is a tribute to Hugh Falconer, a Don’t miss the Findhorn Village going about their daily rituals in the Quine – Girl/Daughter A trove of silver coins will take you contemporary of Charles Darwin, Icehouse and Heritage Centre, where romantic ruins of Kinloss Abbey. Loon – Boy/Son to Roman times before you enter and a pioneering scientist in his you can explore the underground Founded in 1150 as a Cistercian Bairns – Children prehistory by examining some own right. You can peruse a large chambers and find out about the abbey, it was first colonised by Toonser – From the city amazing fossils. It’s Scotland’s oldest collection of local artefacts and salmon fishing industry in the area. monks from Melrose Abbey in the Teuchter – From the rural country independent museum and is well enjoy a brilliant audio-visual Uncover the legend of Randolph’s Scottish Borders, and it still casts Fit like? – (What like?) How are you? worth an afternoon’s exploration. presentation of the scientist’s work. Leap and the Wolf of Badenoch at a peaceful spell today. Pluscarden Rowie/Buttery – Savoury bread roll Abbey is not to be missed either.

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Your mouth will be watering by the time you’ve read this page, we guarantee it! The rich landscape and delicious whisky drinks at The Highlights Don’t miss... of Moray Speyside produces a wealth of fabulous food and drink – all you have to do is sit down, Drouthy Cobbler in Elgin. ' Visit the charming Logie ' A Taste of Speyside in Dufftown lay out your napkin and take your pick. Here you can eat in excellent tearooms, cafés, pubs, bars, Get your produce direct from the Steading in the Findhorn for its fine Scottish dining. Try farmer at Elgin Farmers’ Market on bistros and restaurants, or visit delis, farm shops and farmers’ markets and pick up local and Valley. Browse through everything from vegetable the third Saturday of each month. seasonal produce. And you simply have to explore at least one malt whisky distillery – we have the farm shop and the crumble to crabbit hen. Local producers sell fruit and over half of Scotland’s total! Taste the light, sweet single malts of Speyside and learn about how wine and whisky store vegetables, Aberdeen Angus beef, ' The Tannochbrae Restaurant uisge beatha, ‘the water of life’, is made. before enjoying a walk or breads and baking, and cheese and Stables Whisky Bar in grabbing a tasty bite to eat from Wester Lawrenceton Organic Dufftown offers over 200 single Follow the Malt Whisky Trail® to the largest bottle of single malt Browse the impressive range of in the Olive Tree Café. malts and serves delicious through Speyside, the only trail of whisky in the world. gourmet foods at Baxters Highland Farm near Forres. ' You have to try Cullen locally sourced ingredients its kind in the world, and discover Village in Fochabers and sample At the award-winning Phoenix Revive your spirits with a local Skink, a rich and warming including herbs from their own the people, traditions, and craft some delicious home-made Shop in the Findhorn Foundation spirit in the Quaich Bar in the traditional haddock soup garden. behind some of the finest malt pancakes fresh from the griddle. you can pick up a wonderful array Craigellachie Hotel. It’s often which originates from whisky producing distilleries. At Walkers in Aberlour you can buy of organic and fairtrade goods. On ' Bijou in Batchen Street, Elgin included on lists of Scotland’s best Cullen and has found its See pages 4 and 5 for more their world-renowned shortbreads, site, you can enjoy a coffee at the where you will find a wonderful whisky bars and stocks more than way onto menus across information. biscuits, cakes and oatcakes. Blue Angel Café in the tranquillity of coffee shop with freshly baked 700 whiskies. the globe. cakes and a great place for Pop into the Whisky Shop in Gordon & MacPhail has been the charming garden terrace. Brodie Countryfare near Forres, ' At Pluscarden Abbey, you lunch. Dufftown and you can choose from producing single malt whiskies Miele’s of Forres has been producing stocks a huge range of goods in can buy honey made in the over 600 single malts and try a since 1895 and is now a high Italian ice creams for over 70 years. ' Enjoy a fantastic taste of Moray the delicatessen, and its foodhall monks’ apiary and fresh whisky tasting. The Whisky Castle in quality delicatessen and whisky If you fancy a meal they also serve at the Bothy Bistro, a true has one of the best selections of fruit from the abbey’s Tomintoul is an emporium for the specialists. Or enjoy live events, traditional fish and chips. hidden gem in the heart of Scottish and Speyside produce. walled garden. amber-coloured spirit and is home food and drink, specialist coffee, Burghead.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM 14 MORAY SPEYSIDE Don’t miss... ' A chance to see bottle-nosed dolphins in the Moray Firth. ' A round of golf on one of the many championship courses in the area. ' The Moray Wildlife Watch Group for various activities where you can spot many species of wildlife, including dolphins, various bird species, red deer and seals. ' Stretch your legs and soak up the atmosphere in Lossiemouth. This charming coastal town is often referred as ‘the jewel of the Moray Firth’ with two sandy beaches, glorious dunes and beautiful countryside. ' Get your toes tapping at Year of COASTS AND music festivals, tingle your taste buds at numerous foodie festivals, learn about WATERS 2020 the history of the area and Bliadhna Cladaichean IS so much more at events throughout the year. Uisgeachan na h-Alba 2020 Findhorn beach

Don’t miss a packed programme Explore the variety of brilliant experiences that await you in Moray Speyside! And what better enjoy the views from the hide at amidst stunning coasts and waters Spynie Loch to the north of Elgin. of Moray Speyside. You could walk of events happening across way to celebrate the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 with an exciting programme of events that Moray and the rest of the country. showcases all the great wonders that Moray Speyside has to offer? along the scenic coastline near From sea to plate Portknockie towards the natural sea For more information visit Whether you choose a 3-course arch, Bow Fiddle Rock, or step back www.visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Scotland’s coasts and waters have sailing and windsurfing; sea Go wild dinner in a restaurant by the coast in time and explore the restored 16th Share your experiences using shaped our history. From fishing kayaking and paddle-boarding; Did you know that the Moray Firth or a picnic on a beach, look out century Brodie Castle and Gardens. #ScotlandIsNow and #YCW2020 and textiles, to whisky and wave surfing; boat trips and sea-angling has the largest resident colony of for local produce and enjoy an power, they have influenced our charters; salmon and trout fishing. bottle-nosed dolphins in the UK? authentic taste of Moray Speyside, Right by the sea, discover Elgin’s culture, our stories, our way of life. past and present as you explore Navigate the Moray Coast Trail, Other cetaceans can also be spotted from wild salmon to fresh seafood. along the coast from Hopeman to its historic streets from Castle to Moray Speyside boasts a hugely from Forres to Cullen, passing Of course, no visit to Moray Speyside Covesea, including minke whales Cathedral to Cashmere. diverse coastal scenery, ranging through idyllic villages along the would be complete without visiting and even killer whales! There is from dramatic cliffs and sea stacks vast coastline. You could also be a whisky distillery. This is the Explore the Findhorn Bay area, an plenty to learn at the Scottish to gleaming white beaches, and a surfing on the Moray Firth in the famous Speyside malt whisky region inspiring backdrop of beautiful Dolphin Centre in Spey Bay, with rich offering of inland waters, rivers, morning and hiking to hidden after all. The clear, pure water from pine woodlands, miles of sandy regular shore watches and walks, loch and waterfalls. mountain lochs in the afternoon. our natural springs is combined with beaches and idyllic fishing villages, audio visual presentations and Outfit Moray provides a range of locally-grown barley to produce, which is home to many talented Outdoors adventures interactive exhibitions. adventurous outdoor pursuits, after years of slow maturation in the artists. In September, do not miss As an area with sheltered coastal including gorge swimming, Nearby, the Spey Bay Wildlife distillery warehouses, Scotland’s the Findhorn Bay Festival which waters, beautiful coastline and kayaking, white water rafting and Reserve is worth visiting and you magical national spirit. will celebrate the culture, heritage rushing rivers, Moray offers a wide more. If you love golf, look no can sometimes see ospreys fishing and natural landscape of Moray’s range of water based activities: further than the Old Course classic at the mouth of the River Spey in Stacks to do shimmering rivers and award- kayaking and whitewater rafting; links designed by Old Tom Morris! summer. Birdwatchers will also Discover some great attractions set winning coastline.

VISITSCOTLAND.COM Banff Bay 16 MORAY SPEYSIDE T More fun OU MO D R ' Enjoy live music and IN E F performances at The There are so Universal Hall in Findhorn. many events to WHAT’s ON discover in the ' At the Gordon Castle Highland Games in May, you can watch Tachartasan w area. s w t w n traditional sporting events, . e vi ev country sports and enjoy local sit m/ scotland.co food and drink for a fabulous family day out. ' Peek behind the scenes of great buildings in September’s Doors Open Days. Visit the website to find out more information on the packed programme across various venues. www.doorsopendays.org.uk/ opendays ' Get into the festive spirit by browsing local Christmas markets and fairs. You can buy everything from locally made hats and scarves to jewellery, soaps and vintage-style candles. Burghead host their annual Clavie celebration

Sports events, foodie festivals, musical performances, top theatrical shows – they’re all happening Moray Art Centre at Findhorn runs Speyfest Music Festival at Fochabers this year in Moray Speyside. Throw yourself into an event or two and we guarantee you’ll go home a great year-round programme of with a lifelong love of Moray Speyside’s culture, heritage and people! local and international exhibitions. The 4th biennial Findhorn If you’re here in spring, you can’t and you will – that’s what tossing Treat your tastebuds to the Bay Festival in September is a miss Brodie Castle’s Daffodil the caber is all about! Come to sensational flavours of local goodies spectacular six-day celebration of Weekend. Join in some great Dufftown, Forres or Tomintoul at the City of Elgin Food and Drink arts and culture. This year, it will guided walks and enjoy these games and you can enjoy Highland Festival. Once your tum is full, check showcase Moray’s shimmering beautiful flowers. You can also dancing, bagpipe playing and out the craft stalls with their unique rivers and award-winning coastline purchase some plants to take traditional sports. gifts, cookery demonstrations, and via an exciting new ‘Source to Sea’ away with you. kid’s activities. You won’t forget a weekend spent programme of activities, including What’s your favourite dram? at Speyfest, a July celebration Taking place in September, North traditional boat sailings, interactive Find out at the Spirit of Speyside of traditional and contemporary East Open Studios Festival sees waterside performances, walks, Whisky Festival in May. Expect Celtic sounds. Top performers from local artists and makers across talks, tours and more. music, tastings, behind-the-scenes Scotland and beyond gather in the north east open their studios Meet, greet and learn from the distillery tours and lots of fun. Fochabers to lay on three days of to showcase a range of paintings, whisky masters, sample the best music, traditional music workshops printmaking, textiles, ceramics, Leave your everyday cares far drams, beers and gins and discover and a craft fair. photography and much more. behind at the Moray Walking new flavours at Speyside of Festival in June. The Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking You can enjoy a thrilling mix of Speyside: Distilled in September. and Cycling Festival takes place at theatre, dance, literature, music It also hosts the lip-smacking World The Cullen Skink World the end of the summer. All walks and comedy, as well as talks, tours, Tattie Scone Competition. Yum! Championships are held at the usually begin from Tomintoul, and a food and craft market at Cullen Bay Hotel in November. Ever seen a 20 ft larch tree fly before heading out to explore the Findhorn Bay Arts Festival in Watch this famous dish being through the air? Come along to a the wider area with experienced September. created by eager competitors – Highland games in the summer leaders. then savour the results! VISITSCOTLAND.COM 18 MORAY SPEYSIDE Explore more WHERE TO ' Fancy an unforgettable road FIND OUT trip? Explore 90 miles of amazing scenery through the heart of the MORE Cairngorms National Park on the Keep an eye out for the SnowRoads Scenic Route. VisitScotland Information ' You can explore the Malt Whisky Partner programme to see Trail® by car by following the who our accredited partners distinctive brown and white trail are and to receive advice on signposts. how to get the most out of your stay. ' Experience the Ultimate Scottish Road Trip on the North East 250 Find out more at route, a unique Scottish road www.visitscotland.com/ trip taking you through whisky iknow distilleries, mountain passes, You can get all local and famous castles, rugged coastline, national public transport and picturesque seaside villages. timetables and journey ' Take your bike on the train to planning information from Forres and tootle along the cycle Traveline Scotland by calling route to the Moray Coast Trail at 0871 200 22 33, visiting Findhorn. www.travelinescotland.com or downloading their ' Get on your bike and take the smartphone app. 12-mile Speyside cycle route, following the River Spey from The Traveline Scotland call Fochabers to the Boat o’ Brig. centre is open 24 hours every TRAVEL day. ' For information on all the tourist routes including the Moray Firth TIPS Route which stretches from Inverness to north of Dornoch, DOIGHEAN SIUBHAIL The Craigellachie bridge visit www.visitscotland.com/ touristroutes You’ll find getting to and around Moray Speyside is part of the pleasure of a visit. Distances the 11-mile stretch between Keith, between towns are never great, whether you are skirting the coast or exploring the countryside. Scotland’s First Scots Toun, and We have an extensive local bus network and a regular rail service between the main towns. Dufftown, the ‘Malt Whisky Capital’. You can easily reach Moray Speyside from both Inverness and Aberdeen airports. The area is For more information visit and very close to the city of Inverness, making it an ideal day-trip destination. The Malt Whisky www.scotrail.co.uk www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk Trail® distilleries are accessible by car, bus and, in some cases, train. By bike By road By bus and Glenfiddich. Elgin bus station Cycling around Moray Speyside is The A96 is the main road in the The main bus operator in Moray is a hub for the region. a great way to explore the region at a gentle pace. You can follow region. It runs between Inverness Speyside is Stagecoach Bluebird. For more information visit the National Cycle Route 1, which and Aberdeen and passes through The company’s daily number 10 www.stagecoachbus.com and passes through the area as it runs towns including Forres, Elgin service runs regularly between www.travelinescotland.com and Keith. The A941 from Elgin Inverness and Aberdeen stopping between the cities of Inverness and to Aberlour gets you to the heart at Forres, Elgin, Fochabers and By rail Aberdeen. of Speyside and the A98 from Keith. The number 35 also runs You can catch a regular daily train You can find more information on Fochabers takes you to the coastal regularly between the two cities, service between Inverness and a number of routes, including the towns and villages including Buckie stopping in Forres and Elgin, Aberdeen which stops at Forres, Elgin Experience, Lossiemouth and Cullen. while service 36 runs from Elgin to Elgin and Keith. The ‘Whisky Line’ is Loop and Moray Coastal Cycle Dufftown via Glen Grant Distillery a unique seasonal route that covers Route, at www.morayways.org.uk

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BRODIE B2 By ELGIN C1 Places to visit Places to visit Spynie Palace Historic Scotland, 2m north of Elgin off the Art Galleries A941, IV30 5QG Distilleries & breweries T: 01343 546358 [email protected] Also check Visitor attractions www.historicenvironment.scot/daysout For nearly 500 years, the bishops of Moray resided in this majestic building a short distance from their cathedral at Elgin. 6 5 4 0 8 oooo Historic Attraction E , ƒ © Open: Check website for up to date opening times Admission: Check website for current admission prices Brodie Castle

National Trust for Scotland, off A96, 4miles west of Forres, IV36 2TE 1 6 5 2 T: 01309 641371 [email protected] www.nts.org.uk Brodie Castle, home of the Brodie clan for over 400 years, is a magnificent turreted castle nestling in the Moray countryside with extensive walks and ABERLOUR D2 nature trails for visitors. It is the venue for an exciting range of events GLENLIVET C3 ABERLOUR D2 The Gallery in Aberlour throughout the year, including the world-renowned Daffodil Festival which Drumin Castle is held each spring. Tour the magnificent art collection, view the rare 79 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9QB Glenlivet (just off the B9008, north of Robert the Bruce letter and don’t miss the family favourite magical Playful T: 01340 871457 M: 0776 670 4910 Tomintoul) AB37 9AN Garden, inspired by the castle’s family history. Take a break in our cosy [email protected] T: 01479 870070 [email protected] cafes which serve tasty refreshments made from locally sourced Great gifts, paintings and cards. Scarves, hats, www.glenlivetestate.co.uk ingredients. cushions, pottery and unique handcrafted Explore the restored ruin of this 14th century • Woodland walks • Adventure playground • Art collection • Tearoom & goods. Interiors, woodcraft & candles. Fishing fortified towerhouse, once the stronghold of shop • Holiday accommodation • Picnic areas tackle & hire. Shooting accessories. 25 years the Wolf of Badenoch. Lovely views and experience picture framing. oooo Castle E , ƒ v k © attractive walks nearby. Open: Please see our website or call for opening times and oo Castle E , Open: All year. Summer: 9am-5.30pm. Winter: 10am-5pm. Open admission prices. Open: All year. other hours by appointment. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Admission: Free. Day & 1-2 Jan. See us on Facebook. The GlenAllachie Distillery GlenAllachie Distillery, GlenAllachie, Aberlour, AB38 9LR AB38 9LR T: 01340 872547 T: 01236 442120 [email protected] www.theglenallachie.com Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes, in the heart of Speyside, lies The DUFFTOWN D2 GlenAllachie Distillery (Est 1967). Acquired in 2017, The GlenAllachie Places to visit Balvenie Castle Distillery is 100% Scottish owned and managed, making us one of the few Historic Scotland, Castle Road, Dufftown, AB55 independently owned distilleries in Scotland. The most exciting part of Castles, historic homes & 4GH rediscovering a brand is learning about the depth, character and quality T: 01340 820121 [email protected] that lies deep within each cask - we've unlocked an exceptional single www.historicenvironment.scot/daysout malt, do you dare to discover? attractions Defended by a magnificent curtain wall, Also check Visitor attractions Belvenie was a stronghold of the powerful Join us on one of our daily tours and finish by tasting a selection of our Black Comyns, rivals to Robert the Bruce. beautiful whiskies.

6 8 9 0 ∑ oooo Castle E , ƒ © Open: Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm. Open: Check website for up to date opening times Admission: Tour options: The Wee Allachie Tour - a 1hr experience with a Admission: Check website for current admission prices tasting of 3 whiskies. The Connoisseur's Tour - a 2hr experience with a tasting of 5 exclusive whiskies. Visit our website for tour times. We recommend booking a tour prior to your visit.

BALLINDALLOCH C3 ELGIN C1 BE IN THE KNOW FORRES B2 Ballindalloch Castle Elgin Cathedral Our accredited Information Partners are based Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AX Historic Scotland, King Street, Elgin, Moray, Historic Scotland, Mannachie Road, Forres, IV36 T: 01807 500205 IV30 1HU throughout Scotland and can offer tailored 2RR [email protected] T: 01343 547171 [email protected] advice to help you make the most of your visit. T: 01309 676548 [email protected] www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk www.historicenvironment.scot/daysout www.historicenvironment.scot/daysout 16th-century castle/family home. Tour, audio- A magnificent ruin which dates back to the Chat with them for insider tips about the must Discover the whisky-making process in this visual, tearoom, shop, gardens, walks, grass 1200s. Admire the glorious west front, see attractions in the local area. Victorian distillery, which has seen only limited labyrinth, Aberdeen Angus cattle. sumptuous decorations and the atmospheric development since it opened in 1898.

1 3 9 8 2 chapter house. 2 4 7 5 Look out for the sign or find us at 6 5 4 0 8 oooo Castle ƒ k ∑ oooo Historic Attraction E , ƒ µ © oooo Visitor Attraction E ƒ © Open: Good Friday to 30 Sep: Sun-Fri (closed Sat) 10am until 5pm Open: Check website for up to date opening times visitscotland.com/iknow Open: Check website for up to date opening times (last entry at 4pm). The Castle may be closed occasionally Admission: Check website for current admission prices Admission: Check website for current admission prices because of family functions. Admission: Adult £12, Child £6, Concs £10, Family £28; Gardens Only: Adult £6, Child £3, Concs £6, Family £14.

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HUNTLY E2 LOSSIEMOUTH C1 Places to visit GlenDronach Distillery Windswept Brewing Co centre Forgue By Huntly AB54 6DB Coulardbank Industrial Estate IV31 6NG T: 0131 456 2679 T: 01343 814310 windsweptbrewing.com Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. Museums [email protected] Come enjoy award-winning craft beer at our www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk brewery. Our Tap Room bar & shop is the Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly Also check Visitor attractions Visit our visitor centre and gift shop, guided perfect place try our beers - tastings available information experts. You never know, we might just let tours run regularly throughout the day. Relax throughout the day. We serve hot, soft drinks & enjoy a dram or one of our tasting flights in & snacks. Tours run regularly each week - book you in on a few local secrets.

our newly refurbished whisky lounge. 1 6 3 via our website or call. Find out where we are and when we’re open at oooo Visitor Attraction E , k ∑ visitscotland.com/icentre. Open: Daily 10am-4.30pm Open: Mon-Thurs, 10am-5pm. Fri, 10am-10pm. Sat, 10am-5pm. Admission: Glendronach Distillery Tour £10. Connoisseurs Tour £35. Sun Closed. Please visit our website for availability and to book. Admission: Tastings available at the Tap Room (no booking required) Tours £10pp (includes 6 beer tasting). Book via website. Children welcome until 6pm.

KEITH D2 PORTSOY E1 ELGIN C1 Places to visit Glenglassaugh Distillery Elgin Museum Sandend, Portsoy AB45 2SQ 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ T: 0131 335 5135 [email protected] Gardens, parks and T: 01343 543675 [email protected] www.glenglassaugh.com www.elginmuseum.org.uk Join us at Glenglassaugh Distillery to Scotland’s oldest independent museum. experience the revival of this fantastic coastal play areas Displays from all around the world, dating distillery. Tours running throughout the day. from before the dinosaurs to the present day. Small gift shop. 9 3 4 0 6 2 4 7 5 9 oooo Visitor Attraction oooo Museum Open: Open from May until September. Outwith these times tours by Open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Sat, 11am-4pm. appointment only. Strathisla Distillery Admission: Please visit our website for prices and to book.

Seafield Avenue, Keith AB55 5BS 5 6 9 1 7 T: 01542 783044 [email protected] www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com Originally established in 1786, Strathisla is the oldest working distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Located in the Speyside region, it was the first ROTHES D2 FOCHABERS D1 distillery owned by the Chivas Brothers and to this day, Strathisla Single Malt is at the heart of each and every Chivas Regal blend.

Spend an hour (or three) in expert yet relaxed company discovering everything there is to know about Strathisla, the ancient craft of distilling spirits, and the rare skill behind our blends.

• Chivas Blending Experience • Cocktail Bar • Shop • Tastings & Flights ooooo Visitor Attraction ∑ Open: Winter opening: Nov-Easter; Mon–Sun, 10am–4:30pm. Summer opening: Easter-Oct; Mon–Sun, 10am - 6pm. Admission: For tour availability and to book visit www.maltwhiskyditilleries.com/strathisla Glen Grant Limited Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Elgin Road, Rothes, Banffshire AB38 7BS 2 7 9 1 Gordon Castle, Fochabers IV32 7PQ 9 6 7 2 T: 01340 832118 T: 01340 832123 [email protected] T: 01343 612317 T: 01343 612315 [email protected] Founded 1840 by John & James Grant. Guided tours of production areas www.gordoncastle.co.uk and warehouse, tasting of Glen Grant Single Malt whisky. Then walk Visit our beautiful Walled Garden at Gordon Castle, which is being around the secluded Victorian Woodland Gardens, see the waterfall, lovingly restored to its former glory. Over two hundred years old, it is one BE IN THE KNOW VisitScotland Quality Assurance glimpse deer and maybe red squirrels. of Scotland’s largest and oldest gardens complete with children's play area, shop and delicious café. Home to Gordon Castle Gin. Our accredited Information Partners are based Quality you can trust throughout Scotland and can offer tailored advice to help you make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must • Garden tours • Children's play • Kitchen food • Shop • Disabled friendly • Exclusive events • Outdoor theatre • Café see attractions in the local area. ooooo E k ∑ oooo E , ƒ k ∑ Ç Visitor Attraction Visitor Attraction Look out for the sign or find us at Open: Mid Jan-Mid Dec, Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm (last tour Open: Café and garden open all year. Seasonal hours apply please THE SIGN visitscotland.com/iknow OF QUALITY 4pm); Sun, 11am-5pm (last tour 4pm). Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat, see website for details. 9.30am-4.30pm (last tour 3.30pm); Sun: closed. Admission: May-Oct: £6 for Walled Garden entry (under 16’s free), £3 for Admission: Distillery & Garden: £7.50 (incl tasting & £2 discount on 70cl children’s play. Nov-Mar: 50% off entry price. Free group bottle). Garden only: £5 (incl tasting & £2 discount on 70cl tours available for 10 or more. www.visitscotland.com/qa bottle). Under 18: Free.

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FOCHABERS D1 Places to visit Places to visit Moray Monster Trails Fochabers, IV32 7PG Wester Hardmuir Visitor attractions T: 0131 370 5100 [email protected] Wildlife, nature and www.forestryandland.gov.scot and www.forestryandland.gov.scot/mtb See also other categories Whether you’re new to off-road mountain biking or an expert rider Fruit Farm looking for big thrills, there’s a Monster Trail that’s just right for you. natural attractions Head to Winding Walks for extreme freeriding and the red-grade AuldeArn, nAirn Fochabers Ring, or start at Ordiequish for slightly easier blue routes – and the mighty black Gully Monster. Open 7 dAys (February till end December) ƒ Open: All year • Farm Shop Admission: Free. Parking charges apply. • Ready picked & ‘Pick Your Own’ strawberries, raspberries etc. • Home grown vegetables & potatoes BRODIE B2 By FORRES B1 CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK B3 • Home baking Brodie Countryfare Culbin Forest Speyside Wildlife • Picnic & play area (FREE to customers) Brodie, by Forres, Moray IV36 2TD Forestry and Land Scotland, Signed off the A96, about 1.5 miles west of Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey & Kingussie area T: 01309 641555 Forres IV36 2TG T: 01479 812498 • Frozen berries available all year [email protected] T: 0131 370 5100 [email protected] [email protected] www.brodiecountryfare.com www.forestryandland.gov.scot/culbin www.speysidewildlife.co.uk Enjoy top ladies fashion & accessories, A lovely pine forest, with wildlife ponds, heritage and a fantastic view of Wildlife can be elusive in the Scottish Very Berry menswear, leisurewear, gifts & interiors, food Moray from the Hill 99 viewing tower. A fascinating landscape of forest Highlands, so book a private guided day out, Ice cream hall, deli & family restaurant. and shore open all year round. Culbin’s history, from early settlers to it's or an evening mammal watch with one of our blended with our own berries 6 9 7 5 4 6

1 6 5 2 7 wartime role. knowledgeable wildlife guides. ooooo Tourist Shop E ƒ k ∑ Ç , ƒ oooo Wildlife Experience ƒ © Open: All year: Daily, Mon - Sat 9am-5.30pm (5pm winter). Open: All year. Open: All year (reduced winter opening). Sun 9.30am - 5.30pm (5pm winter) Admission: Free. Car park charge applies. Admission: Evening hide prices: Adults £25 and 8-14 yrs £10 (if booked 01309 641259 TK online). Day trips: £195 standard day, £250 extended day (if www.hardmuir.com booked online) transport included, maximum seven guests per vehicle. On A96, half way between Nairn & Forres

ELGIN C1 By FORRES C1 Places to visit Gordon & MacPhail Roseisle Forest Ballindalloch Castle World's Leading Whisky Specialist, 58-60 South Forestry and Land Scotland, Near Forres IV36 2UB One of Scotland’s most romantic castles, set amidst magnificent gardens Street, Elgin IV30 1JX T: 0131 370 5100 [email protected] Display adverts T: 01343 545110 A coastal pinewood offering the perfect family outing. Why not make a Ballindalloch Castle, [email protected] day of it, have a picnic or use one of our fixed barbecue sites while the a much-loved home The Spiritual Home of leading whisky children have fun in the play area. Relax on the sandy beach or have an still occupied by its original specialists Gordon & Macphail, a family owned energetic walk or cycle ride. The toilets here are seasonal and are open family, is open to visitors daily business. Traditional grocers, wine & spirits, from 1 April to 31 October. (except Saturdays) from Good Friday 6 9 7 gifts and delicatessen. 2 8 6 1 9 ooooo ƒ until 30 September, Tourist Shop 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm) Open: All year: Mon-Sat, 8.30am-5pm (subject to licensing Open: All year legislation). For details of additional opening Admission: Free. Parking charges apply. • GARDEN AND RIVER WALKS • TEAROOM & SHOP • AUDIOVISUAL • CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND hours and special events and tastings please go to • ROCK AND ROSE GARDENS • GRASS LABYRINTH • DOG-WALKING AREA www.gordonandmacphail.com Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AX • Tel: 01807 500 205 Email: [email protected] • www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk

FOCHABERS D1 GLENLIVET C3 Baxters Highland Village Glenlivet Estate Open 10am-5pm daily Fochabers, Moray IV32 7LD Glenlivet Estate Office, Main St, Tomintoul, DELGATIE CASTLE last entry 4pm T: 01343 820666 [email protected] Ballindalloch AB37 9EX www.baxters.com www.shop.baxters.com T: 01479 870070 [email protected] Our food halls stock Baxters full range of www.glenlivetestate.co.uk Delgatie Castle, as ‘Best Visitor Experience’ Awardwinner, recipes and speciality foods plus other Scottish Enjoy walking, cycling, horse riding, wildlife is aunique and interesting castle food products, gifts, gins, whiskies and beers. watching, off-road tours and skiing. Visit with the ambience of alived-in home. Sample quality home cooked Scottish food in historic sites, adventure playground and our The ‘Laird’s Kitchen’, Scottish Home Baking Awardwinners, 2 8 3 our restaurant including our famous pancakes. 7 3 1 4 information centre. offers alunch menu, building on its already excellent reputation oooo Tourist Shop E ƒ k ∑ Ç oooo Visitor AttrDac tWalkersion C ECyclists , ƒ ∑ © for scones and home-made delicious cakes. ∂ Open: All year. Daily, 10am-5pm. Open: All year. Inform aAnglerstion c entre open all yearBikers; Mon -Fri, 9am-5pm. Why not pay us avisit today? Admission: Free parking for cars and coaches, with full same level access Admission: Free. Classic Cars √ Golfers for disabled customers. We welcome coach parties, but Delgatie Castle, Delgatie, Turriff,Aberdeenshire AB53 5TD encourage booking in advance. Visiting golfers Children Ω Field Sports ≈ Groups Tel: 01888 563479 www.delgatiecastle.com Ancestral Tourism Pets Experiencing Gaelic VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 30 PLACES TO VISIT PLACES TO VISIT 31

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Asuperb collection of veteran vintage classic cars, motorbikes, model cars and automobilia      (but we close our doors and take it Moray Motor Museum, Bridge Street, easy over Christmas and Hogmanay) Elgin, Moray,Scotland IV30 2DE Telephone: +44 (0) 1343 544 933 Step into history and discover iconic attractions with our Explorer Passes. Invererne Road, Available at historicenvironment.scot/explorer or any of our sites. Email: [email protected] Forres, Moray IV36 3EB www.moraymotormuseum.org 01309 675 968

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CAORUNN GIN TOURS AT BALMENACH DISTILLERY Speyside’s first gin visitor experience Balmenach Distillery, Cromdale, PH26 3PF

To make a booking or for more information you can call us on +44 (0)1479 874933 or book online at: www.caorunngin.com/book-a-tour-booking/

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Leisure activities BURGIE ARBORETUM Display adverts The largest collection of rare trees and shrubs from around the world in the north of Scotland. The collection is displayed in zones in the wood. These zones are broken down into species and geographical position in the world.

Most of the trees are grown from hand collected seed and are Let us inspire you to discover more of Scotland. grown in our Green house. Pop in and we’ll point you in the direction of the best the country has to offer, whether you need WHY NOT HAVE A ROUND? The arboretum extends over sixty acres and is being developed all advice on what’s on or where to go, or even if the time. It includes a Bog Wood and a Japanese Garden you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets @ Hopeman Golf Club for all kinds of events, activities and transport. The pathways are both hard surface and over grass. Largely “I spent many happy hours there, learning how Come and talk to our knowledgeable and suitable for disabled persons but if the use of chairs or buggie to play certain shots and being imaginative on the friendly information experts. You never know, we course which is great fun and has some brilliant are required then a code for the locked gate will be required by might just let you in on a few local secrets. telephone or email. holes – the signature www.burgie.co.uk/ Find out where we are and when we’re open at Par 3 12th hole, the Prieshach, is one of the best of scotlandsgardens.org/burgie/ visitscotland.com/icentre. its kind anywhere!” Paul Lawrie Single Round Price Jun, Jul & Aug Mon-Sat - £49 01343 850 231 or [email protected] Super Sundays - £39 Woodside Croft, Burgie, Forres, Moray, IV36 2QU Tw ilight Round from 3pm - £20 Hopeman Golf Club, Lodge Road, Hopeman, Moray IV305YA Te l No 01343 830578 | Website: www.hopemangolf.club Leisure activities Email: [email protected] VisitScotland Quality Assurance The Incredible panoramic views across DISTILLERY & VISITOR CENTRE Mountain biking/ Quality you can trust the Moray Firth that golfers are faced with are unparalleled leisure biking Equally the 12th hole was voted by many as one of the best par 3’s in Scotland

DISCOVER SPEYSIDE’S BEST-KEPT SECRET GLENLIVET C3 Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails BE IN THE KNOW Kirkmichael, Nr Tomintoul, Moray AB37 9AR KNOW Visitor Centre Shop Tours Tastings T: 01479 870070 [email protected] Our accredited Information Partners scotland www.glenlivetestate.co.uk Hand-fill your own bottle of GlenAllachie THE SIGN Blue and red grade mountain bike trails, pump are based throughout Scotland and OF QUALITY track and skills area on the stunning Glenlivet can offer tailored advice to help you Estate, not only fantastic fun packed trails, but make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider spectacular scenery as you cycle. For opening times and tour details visit tips about the must see attractions in the local area. 9 5 1 4 0 www.theglenallachie.com oooo E , ƒ k Activity Provider Look out for the sign or find us at Open: Trails open all year round. Check website for current café opening times. visitscotland.com/iknow The GlenAllachie Distillery, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 9LR www.visitscotland.com/qa Tel: 01340 872547 Email: [email protected]

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FINDHORN, by FORRES (4 miles) B1 Shopping Arts & Crafts

Findhorn Pottery

Belia Biesheuvel, Shore Road, Findhorn IV36 3YE 2 5 9 6 T: 0751 978 7817 fi[email protected] www.findhornpottery.com Bespoke, individually hand crafted pottery, gifts, souvenirs and sculptural pieces. Local, independent pottery using only natural materials. All our Shopping pottery is food, dishwasher and microwave safe. Ideal souvenirs from the heart of Scotland. Our unique glazes reflect the colours of sea, sand and the moors of the stunning landscape of the Moray Firth. Display adverts All our ceramics are made in the studio set in the picturesque heritage village of Findhorn, surrounded by beautiful beaches and dunes. A great day out for all the family. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. • Stoneware pottery • Bespoke, Handcrafted • Wheel thrown and hand techniques • Local artists • Unique sourvenirs E , k Open: All year. Summer: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 11am-5pm; Sun, 12noon-5.00pm. Winter: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11am-4pm; Sun, 12noon-4pm. Tues & Wed closed. Dog friendly, and good cafés close to studio. Admission: Free.

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Food & drink Look out for the Taste Our Best logo, a sign that great quality Scottish food Restaurants and drink is on the menu, prepared with care and delivered with passion.

ABERLOUR D2 The Mash Tun Mark and Karen Braidwood, 8 Broomfield From our restaurants, B&Bs and Square, Aberlour AB38 9QP T: 01340 881771 [email protected] hotels, to visitor attractions, www.mashtun-aberlour.com pubs and take-aways, you can All food is freshly prepared & sourced locally. sample our famous fare made With our passion for Scottish contemporary cooking you will find The Mash Tun menu a with the freshest local produce. treasure trove of fantastic flavours. E , k ∑ To find out more go to Open: All year. visitscotland.com/tasteourbest

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Tours Events & Festivals 179th Tomintoul Highland Games Display adverts Display adverts Saturday 18th July 2020 The Tomintoul Gathering is “Always the third Saturday in July” Games officially opened at 1.00pm with the Pipe Band Procession. Junior & Senior Piping, Dancing, Races; tug-o-war, other events and stalls. A full programme of Heavy and IN 2020, SCOTLAND Light events: light & heavy hammer, CELEBRATES THE stone, weight over the bar, 155th YEAR weight for distance and the caber YEAR OF COASTS • The Friendly Games, we are one AND WATERS of the oldest and most traditional at Highland Games THE HAUGH’Sat North East’s Premier Agricultural Show TURRIFFTHE HAUGH’S • Events commence at 11.00a.m. AB53TURRIFF4EF SUNDASUNDYAY2ND4THANDANDMONDAMONDY 3RDAYAUGUST5TH AU2020.GUST AB53 4EF • We are the venue for the Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 300BLEUQualityDUTrMAINEade Stands,NATIONALFood and Sunday – Horses–Horsesand Poandnies,Ponies,Goats,Goats,Rabbits, Rabbits, Cavies, Pigeons, Pony Driving and British 56lb weight for distance SHEEPDrink Marquee,SHOW &HArtsEAandVYCrafts,HORSE Cavies, Pigeons, Pony Driving and Open Dog Show. Join the conversation #YCW2020 DISPLAYONTHE MONDAY Open Dog Show. Shopping Mall, Ferguson Hall, Exhibition Monday – Clydesdale Horses, Cattle,Sheep, Competition PoMondayultry, Adult–CandlydesdaleJunior ShoHorses,w Jumping,Cattle, 300Marquee,quality TradeIndustrialStands, FoodandFayre,HorticultuArts and Crafts,ral Sheep, Poultry, Adult and Junior Show Jumping, Shopping Mall, Ferguson Hall, Exhibition Marquee, Mini - Major Relay , Companion Dog Show, Marquee and Codonas Funfair. Companion Dog Show,Highland Dancing Come and join us Sat Nav: AB37 9EX Industrial and Horticultural Marquee and Codonas Funfair. HighlandCompetitionDancing(S.O.B.H.DCompetition.rules).(S.O.B.H.D.Rules). The Highest Village in the Cairngorm National Park Afun day out for all the family Further information available from www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk Helen MPaterson, Secretary, Cranna Bridge, Aberchirder,Huntly,AB54 7TX Tel: 01466 781866 •M:07790 268899 •email: [email protected] •www.turriffshow.org P. Grant (Secretary) 01807 580407

BALMORAL LUXURY Events & festivals BALMORAL LUXURY th Aberlour Strathspey Admission LANDLANDROVERROVERSAFSAFARISARIS Events & Festivals 77 Highland Games £7/£4 1.00pm Saturday 1st August 2020 The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour

th Accompany a ranger on a fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ tour of Balmoral Estate. FOCHABERS D1 An excellent opportunity to experience Gordon Castle Highland Games Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ the stunning mountain scenery of the T: 01343 820244 [email protected] Cairngorms National Park from the comfort www.gordoncastle.co.uk/highland-games Scotland’s only Highland Games and Country of a luxury Land Rover Discovery. Fair returns once again to welcome thousands of visitors. Family fun, traditional heavy events, country sports, local music, Highland dancing, For further information visit our food and games. , ƒ k web-site at www.balmoralcastle.com Open: Sun 17 May 2020 10am-5pm. A great family day out - Competitions for visitors! Safaris available April to July Admission: Adults (16+) £13, Conc (60+) £10, Children (5-15) £7, Family (2 adults, 3 children) £35. Free parking. A counting round in the Scottish Highland Games Association Championships and late-October to December. Buy tickets online before 1st May and save 10% on gate prices. For more information follow us on or visit www.ashg.scot Photograph Courtesy Brian Cameron

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ABERLOUR Hotel D2 key to costs and symbols The Mash Tun The Mash Tun is situated on the banks of the famous River Spey in the heart of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail. Enjoy locally sourced food GLASGOW oooo Serviced Apartments Map 2 F4 & Scottish whisky & stay in one of the five whisky themed rooms. Fraser Suites Glasgow Dbl (90) £80-£240 prpn Mark and Karen Braidwood, The Mash Tun, 8 Broomfield Square, 4 star luxury serviced apartments located in the heart of Glasgow’s Fam (8) £130-£410 prpn Aberlour AB38 9QP vibrant Merchant City. Enjoy the freedom of your own studio, one or two Ensuite (98) T: 01340 881771 [email protected]

bedroom apartment, along with the comfort of hotel services. www.mashtun-aberlour.com 59639 1-19 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH E É # 1 X { H Ä p R S k m V ∑ Open: All year. Except Christmas T: 0141 553 4288 F: 0141 553 4289 [email protected] EXAMPLE www.glasgow.frasershospitality.com 26779 CHAPELTOWN OF GLENLIVET Self Catering C3 1Hm∑ñûxkjlu# Open: All year + ©DÇø Millbank £175 - £375 pn Millbank is a stunning property situated in Chapeltown Of Glenlivet. Bedrooms (4) These indicate schemes the It enjoys wonderful light and panoramic views in an ideal setting for Sleeps (8) Facilities symbols &©Çƒ+establishmentD may be a member of, and whisky lovers, families, hillwalkers & anyone craving a luxurious See explanation below and check all at time of booking. signposts• whether they have accessible break. All linen & utilities included. All bedrooms En-Suite. Not verified by VisitScotland. ∑μ∂πº√DCÇ Elizabeth Turner, Chapeltown of Glenlivet AB37 9JR facilities and if they offer short breaks. T: 0787 633 4680 M: 0787 633 4680 [email protected] Accommodation options and costs See pages 21 & 23. www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/24299683 Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type. Accessible E ò ö ú d h ñ 0 1 f G . H g [ Y y p ! x m T t W w ∑ ü Open: All year Sgl – Single DB&B – Dinner, Bed & pu – per unit Symbol denotes that this establishment offers access, please check with Dbl – Double Breakfast ps – per suite CHAPELTOWN OF GLENLIVET Self Catering C3 establishment prior to booking. Twn – Twin B&B – Bed & Breakfast so – single occupancy The Old Smiddy £125 - £225 pn pppn – per person per night The Old Smiddy is a delightful and unique cottage situated in a Self catering (1) Fam – Family RO – room only (breakfast not Further information peaceful rural setting. A perfect family getaway or romantic retreat prpn – per room per night included) Ensuite/priv facs – For further information either visit Bedrooms (3) Ste – Suite with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Perfectly situated for whisky Sleeps (5) pw – per week please check prior to booking www.visitscotland.com or contact the accommodation provider directly. enthusiasts romantic getaways and walkers. Elizabeth Turner, Chapeltown of Glenlivet AB37 9JQ T: 0787 633 4680 M: 0787 633 4680 [email protected] Facility symbols – please note that you should always check that a particular facility or service is available at the time of booking www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/13346472 E L ò ú d h ñ f G . H g [ ) Y y , p ! m T t w ∑ ü Open: All year 1 Ensuite x Telephone # Credit/debit J Property on d Dishwasher ã Electrical bath and/or in bedrooms/ cards accepted working farm/ hook-up points shower for all self catering croft f Freezer available . Ground floor CULLEN oooo Small Holiday Park E1 bedrooms unit , h Domestic help í bedrooms Pets accepted Privately- Cullen Bay Holiday Park 2 Ensuite bath kTea/coffee available by arrangement owned £308 - £558 pw and/or shower making y Payphone caravans Discover this exciting coastline,with dramatic clifftop scenery & Bedrooms (2-3) u ù Gaelic language available panoramic views over the sandy beach of Cullen Bay & the Moray Sleeps (4 -6) for some facilities in Passenger lift ë bedrooms bedrooms spoken Caravan Firth. Cullen is an excellent base for golf, walking and the Castle & ^ Four-poster ) Non-smoking holiday homes v Hearing loop establishment Whisky trails. 3 Private R Restaurant beds available Logie Drive, Cullen, Buckie, Banffshire AB56 4TW bath and/or É Building E Assistance dogs I Not all ç Chemical toilet T: 01542 840766 [email protected] shower for all X Evening meal properties/

www.cullenbayholidaypark.co.uk 21676 bedrooms available of historic/ ü Short breaks disposal facility literary/ caravans have L … # ñ g [ ) , m ∑ ü Open: 1 Apr-31Oct 4 V Vegetarian available all facilities å Chemical toilet Private bath architectural disposal for and/or shower diets provided interest 0 Ensuite bath ô Eating out motor homes for some S Special diets and/or shower FOCHABERS Self Catering D1 bedrooms G Garden facilities within K Shop within provided room(s) in two miles or Orton Estate £329 - £3087 pw W Washbasins Y Open hearth self catering two miles/ Ä Packed lunches meal service mobile food Seven properties sleeping 2-14 persons for relaxation or activity Properties (7) in bedrooms/ fire unit available break. Seclusion & privacy. Behaved dogs welcome. Excellent golfing, rooms by arrangement shop calls Bedrooms (2-8) ` Regular live L Bed linen Å Drying facilities fishing, castles, whisky trail, dolphin watching, beaches & coastal Sleeps (2-14) H Hairdryer in r Room service entertainment provided Ü Shop on site cruises. bedrooms j on request – F Family rooms Q Gas cylinders for { Full alcohol Leisure free or for hire mTelevision drinks licence/ facilities available exchange refill Catherine Milton, Estate Office, Orton, by Fochabers, Moray IV32 7QE T T: 01343 880240 [email protected] available licensed bar 8 Indoor Towels � Twin/double s Shower provided on E L d 0 f . H [ Y , p J k x m T t w ∑ ü Open: All year n No television } Restricted swimming pool rooms available available request – free ° ! Satellite/cable alcohol drinks 9 Outdoor or for hire Alpine sleeping ~ Bath available licence swimming pool platform TV M Additional ] Café/restaurant  Broadband a Lounge : Games room charge for ä Pitches for N Takeaway power/fuel/ touring � WiFi b TV lounge AChildrens’ play heating food available area caravans ñ DVD player § Cycle hire e Smoking rooms g Laundry â Tents welcome available available p Private parking facilities on site nearby ö CD player êMotorhomes � P Porterage q Limited parking w Washing Groups available machine welcome welcome úDisabled � û iPod docking l Laundry service t Tumble dryer Car parking Corgarff Castle station parking on site adjacent to [ Microwave caravans or tents VISITSCOTLAND.COM VISITSCOTLAND.COM 44 ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 45

ORTON HOLIDAY COTTAGES, MORAY

Are situated on a family run farm in Drybridge near Buckie Moray, which has all your amenities, restaurants, shops & swimming pool. The historic Craigmin Bridge Orton Holiday Cottages is host to 7 comfortable Country is situated just a small walk from us! We are a short properties all located near the picturesque River Spey. The largest, drive from 3 golf courses Buckpool, Strathlene & Garbity Farmhouse, sleeps 14 guests, while the remainder sleep Cullen. Walkers will enjoy lovely coastal and country between 2 and 12 guests. Our aim is to provide the personal paths near by. Millbank is situated in Chapeltown (The Braes) of Glenlivet. It enjoys wonderful light and panoramic touch, which will ensure that your visit is as enjoyable as possible.                      Prices range from £329 for small cottage in low Property amenities                      season to £3087 for large house at New Year. Free parking             
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‚‚‡‡ˆ‰€ www.ortonestate.com for instant booking [email protected] Call 01343 880240 or email [email protected] 07734 355451 Escape To Millbank or Retreat to The Old Smiddy in Chapeltown Of Glenlivet

              THE ULTIMATE WHISKY HOTEL            ­  Enjoy a journey of heritage and discovery in the heart of Speyside.            €    ‚   With 15 luxury unique bedrooms, over 500 whiskies and 60 distilleries Perfectly situated for whisky enthusiasts within a 50 mile radius, The Station Hotel is the perfect base to explore.

51 New St. Rothes, Moray, AB38 7BJ T 01340 832200 E [email protected] W stationhotelspeyside.com

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DISTILLERY TOUR & VISITOR CENTRE Luxury Country House Accommodation Blervie House Forres, Moray IV36 2RU Email: [email protected] • Tel: 01309 674629 www.blervie.com

GET ON BOARD WITH SCOTLAND’S YEAR OF  Tour Booking & Visitor Centre COASTS AND WATERS  See our website www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk      for information and opening hours        Call 0131 456 2672 Find out more at visitscotland.com/ycw2020 Email [email protected] Join the conversation #YCW2020  The GlenDronach Distillery, Forgue by Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB54 6DB Cullen Bay Appreciate time, drink responsibly. for the facts ©2018 GlenDronach is a registered trademark, all right reserved. drinkaware.co.uk

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B�O��� CA��L� � P�A���L �A�D�� For the * Historic Castle and tours – open all year * Magnificent art collection of Scotland * Playful Garden with Scotland’s biggest rabbit sculpture (open March-October) * Amazing range of Festivals and Events throughout the year * Home to the spectacular National Daffodil collection and Springtime Daffodil Festival. * Extensive grounds and walks * Quality shop and café in splendid surroundings * Weddings, Corporates, Holiday Cottages, Private tours For more info go to www.nts.org.uk/brodie Find us on fti Brodie Castle, Brodie, Forres, IV362TE

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