2018-19 EXPLORE MORAY SPEYSIDE Moireabh Taobh Spè

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Contents 2 Moray Speyside at a glance 4 World of whisky 6 The Moray Coast Trail 8 Great outdoors 10 Moray’s heritage 12 Natural larder 14 Year of Young People 2018 Welcome to… 16 What’s on 18 Travel tips MORAY 20 Practical information 24 Places to visit listings SPEYSIDE 38 Display adverts Fàilte gu Moireabh 29 Leisure activities listings 48 Display adverts Taobh Spè Lossiemouth beach 31 Shopping listings 50 Display adverts Every day is different in Moray Speyside. Start your morning by wandering 32 Food & drink listings around a charming fishing village, before walking to a secluded cove or a 51 Display adverts sandy beach where dolphins play in the surf offshore. Then head into the heart of ‘Malt Whisky Country’ and follow 33 Tours listings Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail®, making sure 54 Display adverts you plan time to visit some of Speyside’s 33 Transport listings legendary distilleries. Then step back in 52 Display adverts time to our Pictish past at one of our 33 Events & festivals listings ancient castles, heritage centres and 54 Display adverts mystical standing stones. You can round 34 Local services listings off your day with a well deserved meal of delicious local fare and a craft beer or 34 Family fun listings malt whisky. 35 Accommodation listings And tomorrow? Well, you could get active 56 Display adverts and have a go at thrilling watersports, such 58 Regional map as sea kayaking and surfing, or get on your walking boots and discover waymarked trails. Relax and fish for salmon on the River Spey or play a round on some of Scotland’s most Cover: Elgin Cathedral picturesque golf courses. Days and days of Credits: ©VisitScotland. Kenny Lam, adventures are all here ready and waiting Damian Shields, Grant Paterson, for you to enjoy during the Year of Young People 2018. SnowScotland/Steve McKenna, Lynn MacDonald/Scottish Provincial Press, Daniel Forsyth/Scottish Provincial Press, Paul Tomkins, Jasperimage/Dollar Photo Club, wilbuc/Dollar Photo Club/

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MORAY SPEYSIDE AT A GLANCE MOIREABH TAOBH SPÈ AID AON SEALLADH

The Royal Burgh of Cullen

Start your day shopping in a historic market town, have a picnic lunch in the dunes of a sweeping beach before rounding off the day touring a distillery and sampling the very finest Scotch whisky. Then the next day... well, that’s up to you. You can make endless discoveries in Moray Speyside, in enchanting places with real character and meet real characters in beautiful places.

Forres, Findhorn, Burghead Elgin and Lossiemouth superb stretches of golden sand and Hopeman Elgin Cathedral has been drawing at Lossiemouth. Stop to smell the roses in Forres’ pilgrims since it was founded in award-winning parks and gardens. 1224. Enjoy a moment of peace Fochabers, Keith, Buckie Then head for the harbour in here at one of Scotland’s most and Cullen nearby Findhorn to watch the beautiful medieval buildings. Nestling on the banks of the sailing boats come and go. River Spey, Fochabers is an Visit Gordon & MacPhail, the attractive village where you’ll In Hopeman, you’ll find two long world’s leading malt whisky find Baxters Highland Village, sandy beaches and a great 18- specialist, and go for a fascinating Christie’s of Fochabers and hole golf course. Step back into free tour of Johnstons of Elgin, Gordon Castle. prehistory at Burghead which was renowned for its luxury cashmere once the site of a large Pictish fort. garments. In Keith, you can visit Strathisla Distillery, Scotland’s oldest Why not walk some of the Moray You can take your pick of two continuously operating distillery. Coast Trail while you’re here? classic links golf courses and two

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Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie

Highlights Look out for rare Pictish sculptures and Scotland’s tallest gravestone at Elgin Cathedral, which is known affectionately as ‘the Lantern of the North’. Go green at the Findhorn 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 Watch fishermen land their catch dolphins in Spey Bay and at Buckie harbour, and stroll along take a tour of the ancient Cullen’s broad bay which is backed icehouse. by a spectacular viaduct. Speyside Don’t miss... Follow the Malt Whisky Trail® The atmospheric ruins through Speyside, where you can of Balvenie Castle and tour world-famous distilleries and Auchindoun Castle, both visit the award-winning Speyside near Dufftown. Cooperage. Bow Fiddle Rock, a Dally for an afternoon in Dufftown, spectacular arch-shaped the ‘Malt Whisky Capital’, and rock formation, which can wander around Aberlour, an be seen from Portknockie. attractive village by the River Spey. The colourful beach huts Tackle a section of the Speyside which line Hopeman’s Way, a long-distance walking route, beautiful east sands, great and admire the dramatic Grampian for a photo opportunity. Mountains. Duffus Castle, near Elgin

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World of Whisky Saoghal an Uisge-Beatha

Strathisla Distillery, Keith

There’s only one Malt Whisky Trail® in the world, and it’s right here in Moray Speyside. Follow the distinctive brown and white trail signposts to discover some of Scotland’s finest distilleries and the region’s cooperage where you can learn more about the whisky-making process and the area’s proud whisky heritage.

The Malt Whisky Trail® will take you Benromach Distillery in Forres is 1920s and was used to mark the past seven working distilleries, a the smallest working distillery in barrels of whisky. historic distillery and the award- the region. The Macallan Distillery is set to winning Speyside Cooperage. Each The nearby Dallas Dhu Distillery reopen during summer 2018 after distillery has its own traditions and may no longer produce whisky, but refurbishment to bring more methods when it comes to whisky you’ll find it’s a fascinating time delicious whisky flavours and production, from malting the capsule that’s worth exploring. collections of your favourite tipples. barley to the size of the stills. Visit Look out for the impressive whisky for full Founded in 1786, Strathisla www.maltwhiskytrail.com barrel stencil which dates from the information on the trail. Distillery in Keith is the oldest

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More whisky 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.

Whisky heritage Visit the Dufftown Whisky working distillery in the Highlands The Speyside Cooperage is the Museum, where you can see and is the home of Chivas Regal. only working cooperage in the UK fascinating artefacts, learn where you can experience the art Glen Grant in Rothes was about whisky smugglers and of coopering. Witness the master established by the Grant brothers hear the story of whisky in craftsmen hard at work making in 1840 and has a lovely Victorian Moray Speyside. whisky casks using traditional garden. From the Glenlivet Visitor methods and tools and have a go at Centre, follow the signposted The first spirit flowed from the stills making your own mini-cask! of Glenfiddich Distillery on Christmas paths and walk through Day in 1887. It’s now the world’s Glenlivet valley in the favourite single malt Scotch whisky. Check out footsteps of notorious whisky www.maltwhiskytrail.com smugglers of the past. The Glenlivet Distillery, home of for more details on the world’s ‘the single malt that started it all’, largest concentration of whisky is in Ballindalloch. distilleries

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THE MORAY COAST TRAIL Slighe costa Mhoireabh

The East Beach at Lossiemouth

If you like walking, lace up your boots and pack a sandwich because you’re in for a real treat. The Moray Coastal Trail is one of the finest walks in a country that is full of memorable trails. On your 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 in the world. As you make your way from Forres to Cullen, you’ll wander through pretty fishing villages and will probably see some of our remarkable wildlife, including the bottlenose dolphins of the Moray Firth.

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 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!

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Did you know? In the exposed sandstone cliffs at Hopeman you can see fossilised footprints of pre-dinosaur reptiles.

Covesea Lighthouse

Trail Highlights Covesea Lighthouse is a historic landmark and sits opposite the Halliman Skerries, a reef of rocks that are covered at high tide. You can even stay in this The East Beach at Lossiemouth 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 Coast Trail by train at Forres, with a cycle route then linking it to Findhorn. Local buses serve all of the coastal settlements, with connections to Elgin. If you are travelling by car, you can park free in each coastal village. The Moray Coastal Cycle Route runs for 29 miles between Burghead and Cullen, offering you an alternative way to explore Dolphin sculpture above the harbour by Portsoy this coast.

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great outdoors A Bhuaile a-muigh

The Lecht

It’s playtime. Welcome to an outdoor wonderland where you can experience everything from adrenaline-pumping adventures to magical dolphin encounters. Get out and about and throw yourself into action in our landscape of stretching golden sands, coastal plains, deep forests and rolling hills. Moray Speyside is calling you...

Bring or hire a bike and get your the Bridge of Brown with either or river tubing trip with Ace pedals moving on the Moray Aquaplay Scotland or Craggan Adventures. Monster Trails – 18 miles of single- Outdoors. Kids can let off steam at Get your thrills with an adrenaline track routes linking up three great the adventure playground. sport such as combat laser tag or biking centres. Dare you tackle Zip up your wetsuit – the Moray Firth quad biking. Or try archery and Gully Monster at Ordiequish? At is a fantastic setting for all kinds of Segway riding in lush countryside Whiteash you can ride for five watersports. Go on a dolphin sea at The Loft in Kinloss. glorious miles on the Fochabers kayaking trip with Full on Adventure Ring trail. While the Hammer at Ben Golfers are spoiled for choice here. or paddle out to the magnificent Aigan promises you an exhilarating Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth has Bow Fiddle Rock with Explore, or ride through the forest. two classic links courses. The Old enjoy a range of activities with Course was created by ‘Old’ Tom One of the mountain bike routes Cullen Sea School. You can get Morris and has one of the country’s on the Glenlivet Estate is ideal windsurfing and sailing tuition, finest finishing holes, while the for families while the other will or take a boat trip to admire the New Course was designed by the challenge even experienced riders. coastal scenery and to spot wildlife. illustrious Henry Cotton. You can also explore the estate Brave the rapids of the River on horseback or on a Land Rover A few miles along the coast, Findhorn on a white-water rafting safari, or try gorge walking at the beautiful seaside course at

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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 can take your pick of more The Lecht than 100 miles of walking and biking trails. You can Hopeman offers the stunning 12th If you like a relaxing spot of fishing also go horse riding, clay hole, the Prieshach. Hit your tee you’ll have plenty of opportunities pigeon shooting and fishing. shot well and it will soar satisfyingly here. The River Spey is one of out on a dramatic drop from tee Scotland’s big four salmon rivers, to green – this is truly one of the and the River Findhorn, flowing finest par 3 holes in the country. It’s from the Monadhliath mountains one of former Open champion Paul to Findhorn Bay, is excellent for Lawrie’s favourite golf holes. salmon and trout. The fishing season runs from February to Then you have Cullen, a quirky September. coastal course with some scenic tee shots, and Dufftown, a delightful Go for a paddle in an inflatable inland golfing experience in the kayak with Aquaplay Scotland and heart of Speyside. head down the scenic River Spey. Or why not take up boogie board For a testing heathland golf course surfing on the Moray Firth? in immaculate condition, try Elgin Golf Course. As you play you’ll Winter doesn’t stop us having enjoy panoramic views as far as the outdoor fun – the Lecht Activity Cairngorm mountains. Centre, near Tomintoul, has excellent skiing and snowboarding Bring lots of balls if you’re playing runs. You can also go mountain Forres – its infamous 16th hole, biking and quad biking in the aptly named ‘The Pond’, provides a summer. watery grave for any errant shot. Windsurfing at Findhorn

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MORAY’s HERITAGE Dualchas Mhoireabh

Balvenie Castle, near Dufftown

We don’t just want you to visit our beautiful region, we’d love you to connect with our fascinating past and present – to hear our stories, meet our people, and really get to know our places. This region has been shaped by centuries of history, from the mysterious Picts to the rise of the fishing, whisky and farming industries. So come and see Moray’s past come to life as you visit wonderful historical sites, heritage centres and museums.

Head to Gordon Castle for an Explore the unusual history of Discover the fascinating fishing idyllic setting used for Highland Burghead from AD 400 to the heritage of the area’s coastal games, weddings, relaxing strolls, present day at Burghead Visitor communities. The Lossie Fisheries and fishing, or why not explore the Centre. This former coastguard & Community Museum is home to walled garden and cafe for a lovely lookout boasts wonderful views many wonderful images from bygone spot of afternoon tea? of the Moray Firth and offers a eras, or learn about the history and fascinating insight into Pictish traditions of the fishing and boat How far back in time do you want history in the area. building industries at the Buckie & to go? At Elgin Museum, you can District Fishing Heritage Centre. travel to the sixth century thanks to The Falconer Museum in Forres the beautiful Pictish carved stones. is a tribute to Hugh Falconer, a Don’t miss the Findhorn Village A trove of silver coins will take you contemporary of Charles Darwin, Icehouse and Heritage Centre, to Roman times before you enter and a pioneering scientist in his where you can explore the prehistory by examining some own right. You can peruse a large underground chambers and find amazing fossils. It’s Scotland’s collection of local artefacts and out about the salmon fishing oldest independent museum enjoy a brilliant audio-visual industry in the area. and is well worth an afternoon’s presentation of the scientist’s Uncover the legend of Randolph’s exploration. work. Leap and the Wolf of Badenoch at

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Off the beaten track Randolph’s Leap is a gorge named after the tale of Thomas Randolph, the Earl of Moray, who escaped from a group of enemies by leaping across it. It’s an 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 DON’T bewitched King Duncan in MISS... 960 AD. The Castle to Cathedral Auld Brig is a pretty stone to Cashmere Trail in Elgin arch bridge which dates http://elginheritage.scot/ back to 1609. It crosses the River Isla at Keith. Take the lovely woodland walk up to Nelson Tower on Cluny Hill. This fine the River Findhorn Heritage Centre. octagonal structure This fascinating exhibition is based commemorates Admiral at Logie Steading, which also FOO DIV YE Lord Nelson and his victory features a wonderful art gallery, art SPIK I’ DORIC? at Trafalgar. The view from and craft workshops, and a farm the top is well worth the How do you speak Doric? and garden shop. hike up the stairs! Doric is a Scots dialect spoken Take a trip on Scotland’s most in the north east around Moray, northerly heritage railway, the Keith Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire. & Dufftown Railway. The ‘Whisky The term ‘Doric’ comes from Line’ will take you 11 miles through the Greek for ‘rural’ or ‘rustic’ rich farming land and forests from due to its associations with the world’s ‘Malt Whisky Capital’, the farming and fishing Dufftown, to the market town of communities of the region. Keith. Wifie – Woman It’s easy to imagine humble monks Mannie – Man going about their daily rituals in the Quine – Girl/Daughter romantic ruins of Kinloss Abbey. Loon – Boy/Son Founded in 1150 as a Cistercian Bairns – Children abbey, it was first colonised by Toonser – From the city monks from Melrose Abbey in the Teuchter – From the rural country Scottish Borders, and it still casts a Fit like? – (What like?) How are you? peaceful spell today. Rowie/Buttery – Savoury bread roll Pictish carvings, Brodie Castle

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NATURAL LARDER Preas-bidhe Nàdair

Your mouth will be watering by the time you’ve read this page, we guarantee it! The rich landscape of Moray Speyside produces a wealth of fabulous food and drink – all you have to do is sit down, lay out your napkin and take your pick. Here you can eat in excellent tearooms, cafés, pubs, bars, bistros and restaurants, or visit delis, farm shops and farmers’ markets and pick up local and seasonal produce. And you simply have to explore at least one malt whisky distillery – we have over half of Scotland’s total! Taste the light, sweet single malts of Speyside and learn about how uisge beatha, ‘the water of life’, is made.

Follow the Malt Whisky Trail® Revive your spirits with a local spirit renowned shortbreads, biscuits, through Speyside, the only trail of in the Quaich Bar in the Craigellachie cakes and oatcakes. its kind in the world, and discover Hotel. It’s often included on lists Gordon & MacPhail has been the people, traditions, and craft of Scotland’s best whisky bars and producing single malt whiskies behind some of the finest malt stocks more than 700 whiskies. since 1895 and now provide food whisky producing distilleries. See Brodie Countryfare near Forres, and drink from around Moray at pages 4 and 5 for more information. stocks a huge range of goods in their 5-star attraction. Or enjoy live Pop into the Whisky Shop in the delicatessen, and its foodhall events, food and drink, specialist Dufftown and you can choose from has one of the best selections of coffee, and delicious whisky drinks over 600 single malts and try a Scottish and Speyside produce. at The Drouthy Cobbler in Elgin. whisky tasting. The Whisky Castle in Browse the impressive range of Get your produce direct from the Tomintoul is an emporium for the gourmet foods available at Baxters farmer at Elgin Farmers’ Market on amber-coloured spirit and is home Highland Village. At Walkers in the third Saturday of each month. to the largest bottle of single malt Aberlour you can buy their world- Local producers sell fruit and whisky in the world.

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Highlights Look out for the Taste Our Visit the charming Logie Best logo as a sign that Steading in the Findhorn great quality Scottish food Valley. Browse through the and drink is on the menu – farm shop and the wine and www.visitscotland.com/ whisky store before enjoying tasteourbest a walk or grabbing a tasty bite to eat in the Olive Tree Café. Dine in Elgin’s Mansion House Hotel where you can enjoy fresh produce and Scottish favourites amidst grand Baronial architecture. You have to try Cullen Skink, a rich and warming traditional haddock soup which originates from Cullen and has found its way onto menus across the globe.

Did you know? Ready for another busy day, Johnstons of Elgin At Pluscarden Abbey, you can buy honey made in the monks’ apiary and fresh vegetables, Aberdeen Angus beef, site, you can enjoy a coffee at the fruit from the abbey’s breads and baking, and cheese Blue Angel Café in the tranquillity of walled garden. from Wester Lawrenceton Organic the charming garden terrace. Farm near Forres. Miele’s of Forres has been At the award-winning Phoenix producing Italian ice creams for Shop in the Findhorn Foundation over 70 years. If you fancy a meal Don’t miss... you can pick up a wonderful array they also serve traditional fish A Taste of Speyside in of organic and fairtrade goods. On and chips. Dufftown for its fine Scottish dining. Try everything from vegetable crumble to crabbit hen. The Tannochbrae Restaurant and Stables Whisky Bar in Dufftown offers over 200 single malts and serves delicious locally sourced ingredients including herbs from their own garden. Batchen Street, Elgin where you will find a wonderful coffee shop with freshly baked cakes and a great place for lunch. A bowl of Cullen Skink soup

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year of young people 2018 Bliadhna na h-òigridh

The Falconer Museum, Forres

From adrenaline-filled adventure breaks, breathtaking road trips, buzzing music festivals, and family days out, Moray Speyside is bursting with opportunities for young people and families alike. Brilliant experiences are at the heart of the region, and what better way to celebrate the Year of Young People 2018 than with a packed events and activities programme that showcases all the great experiences the area has to offer?

Explore Moray’s diverse landscape archery, gorge swimming, Bow Fiddle Rock, or explore the where you could be surfing on the kayaking, white water rafting and restored 16th century Brodie Moray Firth in the morning and more. Stroll through the woods Castle and Gardens to step back snowboarding in the mountains and learn survival skills during in time and see the Clan Brodie in the afternoon. Take to the trails a bush and camp craft session, collection of antiques, art and and pathways of Aberlour with or learn the ins and outs of ceramics. Speyside Bikes where you can hire climbing for indoor and outdoor Grab your walking boots, map, and a top quality mountain bike for experiences. sense of adventure as you explore any duration, including half-days Discover great attractions set Moray’s dramatic coastline. and evenings, to explore the amidst stunning landscapes across Navigate the four different stages nearby woodlands for adventure Moray Speyside, walk along the of the Moray Coast Trail, from and family fun. Or Outfit Moray scenic coastline near Portknockie Forres to Cullen, with each stage provides a range of adventurous towards the natural sea arch, offering unique sights, and passing outdoor pursuits, including

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through idyllic villages along Highland Games, to name a few. the vast coastline of the region. Get your toes tapping at music Don’t miss... Pick your stage and enjoy the festivals, tingle your taste buds A chance to see bottle-nosed spectacular views. at numerous foodie festivals, dolphins in the Moray Firth. learn about the history of the Bring your friends and travel area and so much more at events A round of golf on one of the across Moray, navigating exciting throughout the year. many championship courses in road trip routes, or follow some the area. finely tuned itineraries for an So, if you are young or young at unforgettable holiday. Explore heart, 2018 is the year to visit The Moray Wildlife Watch castles and museums across the Moray Speyside! Group for various activities region which delve into the dense where you can spot many history, fascinating heritage and species of wildlife, including unique past of the area. Explore more at www. dolphins, various bird species, visitscotland.com/yoyp2018 red deer and seals. Whether you are an adventure seeker, or culture enthusiast, enjoy And share your experiences The range of local produce on great activities and events, created using #YOYP2018 offer at one of many nearby especially for young people and cafes and restaurants, such as families. Enjoy events such as fruit & veg, jams & chutneys, SpeyFest, and Aberlour Strathspey meat, cheese and bread.

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FIND OUT MORE To discover more events happening here this year visit www.visitscotland.com/ events

WHAT’S ON Tachartasan Dufftown Highland Games

Sports events, foodie festivals, musical performances, top theatrical shows – they’re all happening this year in Moray Speyside. Throw yourself into an event or two and we guarantee you’ll go home with a lifelong love of Moray Speyside’s culture, heritage and people!

If you’re here in spring, you can’t Speyside Whisky Festival in dancers and more take over Grant miss Brodie Castle’s Daffodil September. Park in Forres. You’ll enjoy colour, Weekend. Join in some great guided spectacle and traditional Scottish Leave your everyday cares far walks and enjoy these beautiful music at this one-day event where behind at the Moray Walking flowers. You can also purchase some pipe bands from across the globe Festival in June. plants to take away with you. battle to become champions in their Meet, greet and learn from the grade. It also hosts the lip-smacking What’s your favourite dram? whisky masters, sample the World Tattie Scone Competition. Find out at the Spirit of Speyside best drams, beers and gins and Yum! Whisky Festival in May. Expect discover new flavours at Distilled in music, tastings, behind-the-scenes Ever seen a 20 ft larch tree fly September. Or get your toes tapping distillery tours and lots of fun. through the air? Come along to a at Piping At Forres, the European Or, come later in the year and Highland games in the summer Pipe Band Championships, in June join in with events at the Autumn and you will – that’s what tossing when pipers, drummers, Highland

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before heading out to explore the wider area with experienced leaders. More fun Treat your tastebuds to the sensational flavours of local goodies Enjoy live music and at the City of Elgin Food and Drink performances at The Festival. Once your tum is full, check Universal Hall in Findhorn. out the craft stalls with their unique At the Gordon Castle gifts, cookery demonstrations, and Highland Games in May, kid’s activities. you can watch traditional Taking place in September, North sporting events, country East Open Studios Festival sees sports and enjoy local food local artists and makers across and drink for a fabulous the north east open their studios family day out. to showcase a range of paintings, Peek behind the scenes printmaking, textiles, ceramics, of great buildings in photography and much more. September’s Doors Open You can enjoy a thrilling mix of Days. Visit the website to theatre, dance, literature, music find out more information and comedy, as well as talks, tours, on the packed programme and a food and craft market at across various venues. the Findhorn Bay Arts Festival in www.doorsopendays.org. September. uk/opendays Moray Art Centre at Findhorn runs Get into the festive spirit by a great year-round programme of browsing local Christmas local and international exhibitions. markets and fairs. You can buy everything from locally The Cullen Skink World made hats and scarves Championships are held at the to jewellery, soaps and Cullen Bay Hotel in November. vintage-style candles. Watch this famous dish being created by eager competitors – then savour the results!

Dufftown Highland Games the caber is all about! Come to Dufftown, Forres or Tomintoul games and you can enjoy Highland dancing, bagpipe playing and traditional sports. You won’t forget a weekend spent at Speyfest, a July celebration of traditional and contemporary Celtic sounds. Now in its 23rd year, top performers from Scotland and beyond gather in Fochabers to lay on three days of music, traditional music workshops and a craft fair. The Tomintoul & Glenlivet Walking and Cycling Festival takes place at the end of the summer. All walks usually begin from Tomintoul, Speyside Music Festival, Fochabers

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TRAVEL TIPS Doighean Siubhail

Forres

You’ll find getting to and around Moray Speyside is part of the pleasure of a visit. Distances between towns are never great, whether you are skirting the coast or exploring the countryside. We have an extensive local bus network and a regular rail service between the main towns. You can easily reach Moray Speyside from both Inverness and Aberdeen airports. The area is very close to the city of Inverness, making it an ideal day-trip destination. The Malt Whisky Trail® distilleries are accessible by car, bus and, in some cases, train.

By road By bus For more information visit The A96 is the main road in the The main bus operator in Moray www.stagecoachbus.com and region. It runs between Inverness and Speyside is Stagecoach Bluebird. www.travelinescotland.com Aberdeen and passes through towns The company’s daily number 10 including Forres, Elgin and Keith. service runs regularly between By rail The A941 from Elgin to Aberlour gets Inverness and Aberdeen stopping You can catch a regular daily train you to the heart of Speyside and the at Forres, Elgin, Fochabers and service between Inverness and A98 from Fochabers takes you to the Keith. The number 35 also runs Aberdeen which stops at Forres, coastal towns and villages including regularly between the two cities, Elgin and Keith. The ‘Whisky Line’ is Buckie and Cullen. stopping in Forres and Elgin. Elgin a unique seasonal route that covers bus station is a hub for the region. the 11-mile stretch between Keith

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Explore TRAVEL more TIP For a spectacular drive, head Enjoy unlimited travel out along the coast from around Moray Speyside Burghead to Lossiemouth, via for a day, with the Hopeman, or from Portgordon Stagecoach dayrider to Cullen. ticket. You can explore the Malt Whisky Trail® by car by following the distinctive brown and white trail signposts. Follow the new North East 250 touring route and uncover the beauty of the north east. Take your bike on the train to Forres and tootle along the cycle route to the Moray Coast Trail at Findhorn. Get on your bike and take the 12-mile Speyside cycle route, following the River Spey from Fochabers to the Boat o’ Brig. For information on all the tourist routes including the Moray Firth Route which stretches from Inverness to north of Dornoch, visit www.visitscotland.com/ touristroutes and Dufftown, the ‘Malt Whisky WHERE TO Capital’. FIND OUT For more information visit www.scotrail.co.uk and MORE www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk You can get all local and national public transport By bike timetables and journey Cycling around Moray Speyside is planning information from a great way to explore the region Traveline Scotland by calling at a gentle pace. You can follow 0871 200 22 33, visiting www. the National Cycle Route 1, which travelinescotland.com passes through the area as it runs or downloading their between the cities of Inverness and smartphone app. The Aberdeen. Traveline Scotland call centre You can find more information on is open 24 hours every day. a number of routes, including the Elgin Experience, Lossiemouth traveline Loop and Moray Coastal Cycle scotland Route, at www.morayways.org.uk

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Location Map reference ‘By’ designates that a property is To assist you further in within 10 miles of this location. locating each business, Mileage in brackets after the this grid reference relates location indicates the distance to the map on page 58. from the named location. 1 ANY LOCATION (4 miles) F3 Scott Gardens Kinross KY22 9YR T: 01599 862655 Name of business www.scottgardens.co.uk Beautiful 18th century gardens with café and popular daily events, overlooking Facilities and symbols one ofEXAMPLE Scotland’s famous lochs. Plenty to see and do for all the family. See page 23 and below 44444 Contact details oooo Visitor Attraction & © ǃ+ for details. Open: Mar-Jun: Centre open 10am-5pm. Sep-Dec: Centre open• 9.30am-4pm. Closed Christmas and New Year. Admission: Adult £3, Concs £2, Child £0.50, Family £6. Car parking Business description £5 all day. Opening times and admission prices Quality Award Where a Quality Assurance award has been included on an entry, the business has been graded by VisitScotland and provides assurances on quality and standards. The scheme is explained on page 23 of this guide. Quality Assurance Awards are correct as at January 2018. At the end of the explanation on Quality Award.

Practical information Fiosrachadh feumail

The listings within this guide Businesses within these sections before making your journey. have been split into the are listed in alphabetical order by Some listings may have a distance following sections: business location, then by business beside the location; this indicates • Places to visit name. Each entry has a map the approximate road distance in • Leisure activities reference (see example) relating miles from the main location. The • Shopping to the map which appears at the mileages are voluntarily provided • Food & drink back of this guide. The majority of by the businesses themselves. • Tours entries will have a postcode which Display advertising is placed at the • Transport can be used to pin point exact • Local services back of this guide and is also split locations. Where a business is listed • Events & festivals into categories. Business listings as being ‘By’ a town or village it is • Family fun who also have display advertising wise to check the exact location • Accommodation will have this icon •.

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Pricing Insurance and cancellations , Dogs welcome Where prices of admission, services Should you have to cancel for Dogs are welcome to this and facilities are included in whatever reason, it is reassuring establishment, on the the entries, these are based on to know that you can be insured understanding that they are on information received from the against any compensation claim. their leash and are kept under advertisers. Please note that prices Please ensure you take our control. You may have to check include VAT where applicable and cancellation insurance prior to with each establishment whether are for your guidance only (VAT as your trip. they are restricted areas for your at December 2016). dog. Please note that this icon is � Family fun not verified by VisitScotland as Smoking There is a wealth of things to Scotland’s indoor public places, businesses can opt to show this see and do that will keep smiles including pubs, restaurants and symbol. on faces all day. Attractions cafés are smoke-free by law, and establishments which are k creating a healthier and fresher Refreshments available particularly suitable for children environment for residents and Café or refreshments are available have been highlighted within this visitors to our beautiful country. at this establishment. Please note guide. Please note that this icon that this icon is not verified by Drinking and driving is not verified by VisitScotland as VisitScotland as businesses can opt Scotland’s drink drive limit is businesses can opt to show this to show this symbol. symbol. 50 mg (of alcohol per 100 ml of � blood). The Scottish Government + WiFi available recommends the best approach is Accessible and Guest WiFi access is available at to have no alcohol at all, if you’re E Assistance dogs this establishment. Please note intending to get behind the wheel The Equalities Act 2010 and that this icon is not verified by in Scotland. For more information, Disability Discrimination Act 1995 VisitScotland as businesses can opt see www.dontriskit.info say that reasonable adjustments to show this symbol. must be made in order to avoid Booking discriminating against people ù Gaelic Accepting accommodation by with disabilities. These will range In this area some of the population telephone or in writing means you from creating an access route for speak the Gaelic language (as have entered into a legally binding a person with a wheelchair to well as English), so if you wish to contract with the proprietor of the waiving a “no dog’s policy” in order stay with Gaelic speakers please establishment. If you cancel or fail that a disabled person may be look out for the symbol within to turn up, for whatever reason, accompanied by their assistance listings and ask when you book the proprietor has the right to ask dog. It is always advisable to check your accommodation to confirm you for compensation. You should with each establishment prior that this is available. The Gaelic always check the cancellation to visiting/booking. A disabled language is rich in tradition, terms in advance and, if you person should not be put at a history, music and culture, and must cancel a booking, advise disadvantage. Please note that will add an interesting dimension the business immediately. Online these icons are not verified by and unique sense of place to your bookings are also subject to terms VisitScotland as businesses can holiday. Please note that this icon and conditions, please check direct opt to show these symbols. is not verified by VisitScotland as with the proprietor for these. businesses can opt to show this v Hearing loop symbol. ü Short breaks Induction loop and infrared There is a fabulous range of systems are available within this • Display Advertising accommodation throughout establishment. Informative signs This icon denotes that this Scotland. Establishments and symbols will be displayed such establishment also has a display purchasing advertising within this as the loop sign above; it is always advert, located at the back section guide can opt to display the above worth asking if not obvious. Please of this guide. symbol. Many establishments have note that this icon is not verified by offers throughout the year, contact VisitScotland as businesses can opt For further information go to direct for latest special offers. to show this symbol. www.visitscotland.com

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Bow Fiddle Rock, Moray

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo Castle Stalker, Argyll & Bute

Calanais Standing Stones, The Kelpies by Andy Scott, Falkirk Isle of Lewis River Tay, Perthshire

If you’re looking for the true spirit of Scotland, start your search at one of our VisitScotland iCentres. We’ll point you in the direction of the best the country has to offer, whether you need advice on where to go and what to do, or even if you’re looking to book accommodation or tickets for all kinds of events, activities and transport. Come and talk to our knowledgeable and friendly staff. You never know, we might just let you in on a few local secrets.

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THE SIGN OF QUALITY Speyside Cooperage, by Craigellachie 5 star Visitor Attraction

Quite simply, it takes us the length and breadth of Scotland to visit thousands of different properties every year and grade them on the things we know matter to you. Things like the overall quality on offer and warmth of welcome to help you make a more informed choice. VisitScotland Quality Assurance – Quality you can trust.

o An acceptable standard oo A good, all round standard o ooo Very good standard, with attention to detail in every area Serviced accommodation establishments awarded gold oooo Excellent – superb food where provided and friendly, stars have consistently achieved professional service the highest levels of excellence ooooo An exceptional standard where quality, hospitality and within their star grading. service are hard to fault

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BALLINDALLOCH C3 Places to visit Ballindalloch Castle Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AX T: 01807 500205 Art galleries [email protected] See also Visitor attractions www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk 16th-century castle/family home. Tour, audio-visual, tearoom, shop, gardens, walks, grass labyrinth, Aberdeen Angus cattle. 13982 oooo Castle ƒk\ Open: Good Friday to 30 Sep: Sun-Fri (closed Sat) 10am until 5pm (last entry at 4pm). The Castle may be closed occasionally because of family functions. Admission: Adult £11.50, Children £5, Concession £9, Family £27; Gardens Only: £6, £2.50, £6, £13.50.

ABERLOUR D2 BRODIE B2 Still Life Studio 126 High Street, Aberlour AB38 9NX T: 01340 871457 www.still-life-studio.co.uk Still life picture framer & gallery has been established since 1996. Regular exhibitions are a feature with solo shows in Spring & Autumn & mixed exhibitions at other times.

Open: All year.

Brodie Castle

National Trust for Scotland, off A96, 4miles west of Forres, IV36 2TE 16526 T: 01309 641371 [email protected] www.nts.org.uk FINDHORN, by FORRES C3 Visit the grand 16th-century castle that was the ancestral home of the Moray Art Centre Brodie clan for over 400 years. Inside, discover its amazing art The Park, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland IV36 3TA collections, decorative ceilings and fine furniture. Outside, enjoy the T: 01309 692426 [email protected] beautifully landscaped garden, nature trail and the brand-new family www.morayartcentre.org attraction – The Playful Garden. Sandwiched between the North Coast 500 and the North East 250, we are just a little haven • Woodland walks • Adventure playground • The Playful Garden of creativity. Come and visit us, or follow us • Art collection • Tearoom & shop • Holiday accommodation on social media. 82932 oooo Castle E,ƒvkÇ© oooo Visitor Attraction \ Open: Grounds: All year, daily. Castle, Shop & Tearoom: All year. Open: All year. Mon, closed; Tues to Fri, 10am - 5pm; Sat and Sun, Please check our website or call for opening times and 12pm- 5pm.Please check website for details. admission prices.

By BURGHEAD C1 Places to visit Burghead Pictish Fort By Burghead Castles, historic homes & T: 01343 835518 attractions Dating from 400AD the Burghead headland is the site of what was the largest promontory fort in Scotland. Burghead’s renowned See also Visitor attractions whitewashed Pictish Fort sits upon the tip of Burghead Peninsula and many Pictish artefacts have been found here in recent years resulting in many visitors to the unique landmark.

Open: Apr-Sep.

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CRAIGELLACHIE D2 By FORRES C1 Craigellachie Bridge Kinloss Abbey Craigellachie Signposted from the B9089 (B9011) in Kinloss, 3 miles www.kinlossabbey.org One of Thomas Telford’s most beautiful bridges. Opened in 1814, it carried the main Founded in 1150 by King David I and colonised road until 1973 when a new bridge was built by Cistercian monks, the Abbey fell into alongside. The original is a cast iron arch decline following the Reformation in 1560, bridge designed by the renowned civil and is now a picturesque, peaceful and engineer Thomas Telford. The bridge has a atmospheric ruin with good interpretation single span of approximately 46 metres (151 boards. Free admission. ft) and was revolutionary for its time.

DUFFTOWNOpen: TBA D2 GLENLIVETOpen: TBA C3 BalvenieAdmission: Castle TBA DruminAdmission: Castle TBA Historic Scotland, Dufftown, off the A941 Glenlivet (just off the B9008, north of Tomintoul) AB37 9AN AB55 4GH T: 01479 870070 [email protected] www.glenlivetestate.co.uk T: 01340 820121 [email protected] Explore the restored ruin of this 14th century fortified towerhouse, once historicenvironment.scot/daysout the stronghold of the Wolf of Badenoch. Lovely views and attractive Defended by a magnificent curtain wall, walks nearby. Belvenie was a stronghold of the powerful Black Comyns, rivals to Robert the Bruce. 68906 oooo Castle E,ƒ© E, Open: Check website for up to date opening times Open: All year. Admission: Adults £5, Children £3, Concessions £4. Admission: Free.

ELGIN C1 Elgin Cathedral Places to visit Historic Scotland, In Elgin on the A96 IV30 1HU T: 01343 547171 [email protected] historicenvironment.scot/daysout Distilleries & breweries A magnificent ruin which dates back to the 1200s. Admire the glorious west front, sumptuous decorations and the atmospheric chapter house. 24752 oooo Historic Attraction E,ƒ©µ Open: Check website for up to date opening times Admission: Adult £7.50, Children £4.50, Concs £6. Joint ticket with Spynie Palace available: Adult £9, Child £5.40, Concs £7.

By ELGIN C1 ABERLOUR D2 Spynie Palace Aberlour Distillery Historic Scotland, 2m north of Elgin off the Aberlour Distillery Aberlour, Banffshire AB38 9PJ A941 IV30 5QG [email protected] www.aberlour.com T: 01343 546358 [email protected] Acclaimed distillery tours and tutored tastings of the most prestigious historicenvironment.scot/daysout expressions of Aberlour, including rarities seldom offered to the public. For nearly 500 years, the bishops of Moray Gift shop. relaxed in this majestic building a short distance from their cathedral at Elgin. 65408 71096 oooo Historic Attraction E,ƒ© ooooo Visitor Attraction \ Open: Check website for up to date opening times Open: 13 Mar-10 Nov: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Winter: Nov-mid Mar, Admission: Adults £5, Children £3, Concs £4. Joint ticket with Elgin Mon-Fri (closed 18 Dec-5 Jan) All tours over 18s only. Cathedral available: Adult £9, Child £5.40, Concs £7. Admission: The Aberlour Experience Tour: 10am and 2pm daily - £15. Casks From The Past exclusive tutored tasting: £35 (call for tour times.)

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ABERLOUR (8 miles) C3 HUNTLY E2 Ballindalloch Distillery GlenDronach Distillery Ballindalloch Distillery, Ballindalloch, Forgue By Huntly AB54 6DB Banffshire AB37 9AA T: 0131 456 2672 T: 01807 500331 [email protected] [email protected] www.glendronachdistillery.co.uk www.ballindallochdistillery.com From its home in the Scottish Highlands, the At Scotland's first Single Estate Distillery, we GlenDronach distillery has been creating the make whisky without automation, preferring finest richly sherried malts for nearly 200

instead to rely on the skill of our craftsmen. years. 11663 ∑ oooo Visitor Attraction Open: We are open for tours, by appointment only, from Monday to Open: Oct-Apr: Mon-Fri,10am 4.30pm (last tour at 3pm). May-Sep: Friday. Mon-Sun, 10am-4.30pm (last tour at 3pm). Admission: A range of tours are available starting at £35 per person. Admission: The GlenDronach Discovery Tour £5, Tasting Tours £15/£20, Please visit our website for the full range of options. Connoisseur's Experience (advance booking required) £35.

FORRES B1 PORTSOY E1 Benromach Distillery Glenglassaugh Distillery Invererne Road, Forres, Moray IV36 3EB Sandend, Portsoy AB45 2SQ T: 01309 675968 F: 01343 540155 T: 0131 335 5130 T: 0131 335 5135 [email protected] [email protected] www.benromach.com www.glenglassaugh.com Come and see our distillers at work as they Guided distillery tours, visitor centre and gift orchestrate every second of the production by shop. Seaside location. sight, sound & touch. And, of course, you can 14951 enjoy a wee dram. 93406 oooo Visitor Attraction \ oooo Visitor Attraction \ Open: Oct-Mar: Mon-Fri, 10am-4 pm; last tour 3pm. Apr-Sept: Open: All year. May-Sep, Mon-Sun:10am - 4.30pm. Oct-Apr, Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm; last tour 3:30pm. Open Sundays Mon-Fri: 10am-4.30pm (last tour 3pm). Jun-Aug: 10am-4 pm; last tour 3pm. Admission: The Revival tour: £5. Tasting tours £15-£20. Behind the Admission: Tours start at £6 per person. Scenes tour (booking required): £30.

FORRES B2 ROTHES D2 Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery Historic Scotland, 1m South of Forres, off the A940 IV36 2RR T: 01309 676548 [email protected] historicenvironment.scot/daysout Discover the whisky-making process in this Victorian distillery, which has seen only limited development since it opened in 1898. 65408 oooo Visitor Attraction Eƒ©\ Open: Check website for up to date opening times Admission: Adults £6 Children £3.60, Concs £4.80. Glen Grant Limited

Elgin Road, Rothes, Banffshire AB38 7BS 27912 T: 01340 832118 T: 01340 832123 [email protected] Founded 1840 by John & James Grant. Guided tours of production areas and warehouse, tasting of Glen Grant Single Malt whisky. Then walk around the secluded Victorian Woodland Gardens, see the waterfall, glimpse deer and maybe red squirrels.

ooooo Visitor Attraction Ek∑ Open: Mid Jan-Mid Dec, Apr-Oct: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-5pm (last tour 4pm); Sun, 11am-5pm (last tour 4pm). Nov-Mar: Mon-Sat, 9.30am-4.30pm (last tour 3.30pm); Sun: closed. Join the conversation #YOYP2018 Admission: Distillery & Garden: £7.50 (incl tasting & £2 discount on 70cl Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018 bottle). Garden only: £5 (incl tasting & £2 discount on 70cl bottle). Under 18: Free.

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Places to visit BE IN THE KNOW Our accredited Information Museums Partners are based throughout See also Visitor attractions KNOW Scotland and can offer tailored scotland advice to help you make the most of your visit. Chat with them for insider tips about the must see attractions in the local area. Look out for the sign to be in the iKnow.

ELGIN C1 FINDHORN D5 Elgin Museum Findhorn Foundation Community 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ The Park, Findhorn, Forres IV36 3TZ T: 01343 543675 [email protected] T: 01309 690311 M: 01309 691663 elginmuseum.org.uk [email protected] www.findhorn.org Scotland’s oldest independent museum. Spiritual community, learning centre and Displays from all around the world, dating ecovillage. Visitor centre, gardens, eco from before the dinosaurs to the present day. whisky barrel. Small gift shop 24759 68067 oooo Museum ooo Visitor Attraction \ Open: Apr-Oct: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Sat, 11am-4pm. Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Guided tours: Apr-Sep: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 2pm; Oct-Nov: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, 2pm. Admission: Admission: Adult £5, Children £2.50 for guided tours.

FOCHABERS D1 Places to visit Visitor attractions See also other categories

Baxters Highland Village

Baxters Highland Village, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7LD 73147 T: 01343 820666 [email protected] www.baxters.com www.shop.baxters.com CRAIGELLACHIE D2 For a flavour of Scotland visit Baxters. Step back in time & enter the old Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre grocery shop to discover the history of the Baxter family. Sample Ms Gill Reid Dufftown Road, Craigellachie, delicious, home cooked Scottish food in our excellent restaurant, Moray AB38 9RS including Baxters famous soups & pancakes fresh from the griddle. T: 01340 871108 F: 01340 881303 [email protected] www.speysidecooperage.co.uk • Museum & restaurant • Food hall, whisky, gifts, cookware & Discover the ancient art of Coopering. Our clothing • Nature trail, outside seating & play area unique Acorn to Cask exhibition takes you on a journey through the life-cycle of the Cask. 55456 oooo Tourist Shop Eƒk∑ ooooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑ Open: All year. Daily, 10am-5pm. Open: All year. Mon-Fri, 9am-4.45pm. Tours every half an hour. Last Admission: Free parking for cars and coaches, with full access for tour 3.30pm. Coffee Shop closes 4pm. (Closed for two disabled customers. All coach parties are encouraged to weeks, Christmas & New Year). book in advance. Admission: Adult £3.50, Children £2, Concession £2.80, Family £8.50, Group Rate (15 or more) £2.50.

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FOCHABERS D1 KNOCKANDO C2

Gordon Castle Walled Garden Knockando Woolmill

Gordon Castle, Fochabers IV327PQ 96727 The Woolmill, Knockando, Aberlour AB38 7RP T: 01343 612317 T: 01343 612315 T: 01340 810345 [email protected] www.gordoncastlescotland.com [email protected] www.knockandowoolmill.org.uk Visit our beautiful Walled Garden at Gordon Castle, which is being Deep in the Spey Valley, Knockando Woolmill continues an unbroken 200 lovingly restored to its former glory. Over two hundred years old, it is year old tradition, producing woven fabric on its historic looms. one of Scotland’s largest and oldest gardens complete with children's play area, shop and delicious café. Home to Gordon Castle Gin.

• Garden tours • Children's play • Home-grown food • Shop • Disabled friendly • Exclusive events • Outdoor theatre

ooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒk∑Ç oooo Visitor Attraction ,k∑∂πªº√DCΩzÇ Open: Café and garden open all year. Seasonal hours apply please Open: Mar-End Nov: Daily, 10am-4pm. Guided tours by appointment. see website for details. Admission: Free. Admission: May–Oct: £6 for Walled Garden entry (under 16’s free) and £3 for children’s play. Nov – Apr: 50% off entry price. Free group tours available for 10 or more.

GLENLIVET C3 MACDUFF F1 Glenlivet Estate Glenlivet Estate Office, Main St, Tomintoul, Ballindalloch AB37 9EX T: 01479 870070 [email protected] www.glenlivetestate.co.uk Enjoy walking, cycling, horse riding, wildlife watching, off-road tours and skiing. Visit historic sites, adventure playground and our

information centre. 28238 oooo Visitor Attraction E,ƒ∑©C Open: All year. Information centre open all year; Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Admission: Free. Macduff Marine Aquarium

11 High Shore, Macduff AB44 1SL 36874 T: 01261 833369 F: 01261 831052 [email protected] www.macduff-aqarium.org.uk KEITH D2 Fascinating aquarium on the shores of the Moray Firth. Meet hundreds of Mither Tongue local fishy characters in exciting displays. Get a feel for seashore life at 165 Mid Street, Keith, Moray AB55 5BL the touch pools and watch the feeding frenzy when divers jump in with T: 01542 887917 M: 0753 535 1406 the fish. Check out the shark nursery! Go round again with your all day [email protected] ticket. www.mithertongue.scot The only business of its kind,offering not only • Fascinating exhibits • Interactive touch pools • Diving feed unique, hand-crafted Scottish cards and shows • Daily talks & kids quizzes • Educational and fun! giftware, but a low-key but authentic Scots language experience. 91354 oooo Visitor Attraction Eƒ+ oooo Tourist Shop Open: Apr-Nov: Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. Open: All year: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Closed occasionally/briefly Nov-Mar: Sat-Wed 11am-4pm (closed Thurs-Fri). See website between 1pm and 2pm. for Christmas opening hours. Admission: Adult £6.65. Child £3.45, Concs £4.15, Family £18.40. Car parking free.

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PORTKNOCKIE E1 Places to visit Bow Fiddle Rock East Shore, Portknockie Wildlife, nature and natural attractions Curiously shaped rock formation. The spectacular Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie is the village’s most visited tourist attraction. Its unusual shape has resulted from wave action wearing away at different rates on the various layers of rock that form this coastline resulting in carved prominent caves, arches and sea stacks.

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK B3 Open: TBA Speyside Wildlife Admission: TBA Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands of Look out for the Scotland PH26 3PR Taste Our Best logo, T: 01479 812498 T: 01479 812345 [email protected] a sign that great quality www.speysidewildlife.co.uk Scottish food and drink Wildlife watching in the Cairngorms National is on the menu. Park. Evening dusk watching hide, tailormade

guided day trips and all-inclusive holidays. 55456 oooo Wildlife Experience ƒ© To find out more go to Open: All year (reduced winter opening). Admission: Evening hide prices: Adults £25 and 8-14 yrs £10 (if booked visitscotland.com/tasteourbest online). Day trips: £195 standard day, £250 extended day (if booked online) transport included, maximum seven guests per vehicle.

By FORRES B1 Culbin Forest Leisure activities Signed off the A96, about 1.5 miles west of Forres IV36 2TG T: 0300 067 6200 [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland Activities – outdoor A lovely pine forest, with wildlife ponds, heritage and a fantastic view of Moray from the Hill 99 viewing tower. A fascinating landscape of forest and shore open all year round. Culbin’s history, from early settlers to it's wartime role. 69677 , Open: All year. Admission: Free. Car park charge applies.

By FORRES C1 FOCHABERS D1 Roseisle Forest Moray Monster Trails Near Forres IV362UB Fochabers IV327PG T: 0300 067 6200 [email protected] T: 0300 067 6200 [email protected] www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland www.forestry.gov.uk/mtbscotland A coastal pinewood offering the perfect family outing. Why not make a With over 20km of fun-packed singletrack mountain bike routes, there’s day of it, have a picnic or use one of our fixed barbecue sites while the something here to feed the monster in everyone. children have fun in the play area. Relax on the sandy beach or have an energetic walk or cycle ride. 69677 ƒ Open: All year Open: All year Admission: Free Admission: Free

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GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY B3 Leisure activities Golf

Craggan Outdoors

Craggan Golf Course, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NT 85343 T: 01479 873283 [email protected] www.cragganoutdoors.co.uk 'Best Outdoor Adventure Experience' finalist in the Highlands & Islands KEITH D2 Tourism Awards 2016, & 'Best Outdoor Venue' finalist in the Scottish Keith Golf Club Hospitality Awards 2016 & '17. Easy access to one of the widest ranges Keith Golf Club, Mar Court, Keith AB55 5GF of outdoor activities available in the Highlands. Café on-site & T: 01542 882469 accommodation also available. [email protected] www.keithgolfclub.co.uk • TripAdvisor 5* rated • All ages/abilities • Beautiful Speyside A warm welcome awaits you at this fantastic location • Over 20 activities • Group specialists 18 hole course. Caters for groups of all sizes. For 10 or more golf and catering packages oooo Activity Provider ,ƒk∑ available from £35pp. Open: All year. Reduced winter hours, check in advance. Open: All year: Apr-Oct: Daily, 10am-6pm. Nov-Mar: according to Admission: Prices from £15 weekdays and £20 weekends. Buggy hire pre-booked demand. available, not included in price. Admission: Various, according to chosen activity/activities.

REGULAS, By FORRES AND AVIEMORE B2/B4 VisitScotland Quality Assurance Quality you can trust

Ace Adventure

Auchnagairn, Relugas, Forres IV36 2QL 78487 T: 01309 611729 [email protected] www.aceadventures.co.uk White water rafting, canoe/kayak, canyoning and river tubing on the beautiful River Findhorn. Camping on site with 18 hole disc golf course and paintball.

THE SIGN OF QUALITY

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GLENLIVET C3 Leisure activities Glenlivet Mountain Bike Trails Kirkmichael, Nr Tomintoul, Moray AB37 9AR T: 01479 870070 T: 0759 997 3845 Leisure centres/ [email protected] www.glenlivetestate.co.uk swimming pools Blue and red grade mountain bike trails on the stunning Glenlivet Estate, not only fantastic fun packed trails, but spectacular scenery as

you cycle. 95140 oooo Activity Provider E,ƒk Open: Trails open all year round. Check website for current café opening times.

ELGIN C1 Shopping Arts & crafts

Moray Leisure Centre

Borough Briggs Road, Elgin, Moray IV30 1AP 38984 T: 01343 550033 F: 01343 551769 [email protected] www.mlc-elgin.co.uk Fully equipped to cater for all your recreational needs: swimming pool, ice FINDHORN, by FORRES (4 miles) B1 rink, childcare/crèche, children’s play centre, health and wellness suite, relaxation suite (sauna, turkish steamroom and spa pool), squash, beauty therapy department and café.

• 4* VisitScotland Award • Central location • Free parking on-site • Suitable for disabled • On bus route

oooo Leisure Centre Eƒk Open: All year: Mon-Fri, 7am-9pm; Sat & Sun, 7am-7pm. Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day, 1 and 2 Jan. Admission: Various – depends on activity. Please refer to main timetable or contact reception. Findhorn Pottery

273 Pineridge, The Park, Findhorn, Forres, Moray IV36 3TZ 25965 T: 01309 691601 M: 0751 978 7817 [email protected] www.findhornpottery.com Bespoke, individually hand crafted tableware, gifts and sculptural pieces. Leisure activities Local, independent pottery using only natural materials. All our pottery is food, dishwasher and microwave safe. Ideal souvenirs from the heart of Mountain biking/ Scotland. Our unique glazes reflect the colours of sea, sand and the purple moors. leisure biking • Stoneware pottery • Bespoke, handcrafted • Wheel thrown and hand techniques • Local artists • Unique sourvenirs

E,k Open: All year. Summer: Daily, 10.30am-5.30pm; Sun, 12noon-5.30pm. Winter: Daily, 11am-4pm; Sun, 12noon-4pm. Tues closed. Wheelchair accessible and dog friendly. Admission: Free.

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Shopping Food & drink Shops Restaurants

KEITH D2 ABERLOUR D2 Boogie Woogie Gift and Coffee Shop The Mash Tun 2 Regent Square, Keith AB55 5DX 8 Broomfield Square, Aberlour AB38 9QP T: 01542 888077 T: 01340 881771 www.mashtun-aberlour.com [email protected] All meals food freshly prepared and sourced locally by Mark Braidwood www.boogiewoogieshop.com and his chef Nick Davis. Mark and Nick are passionate about Scottish Very popular and well-established stop off on contemporary cooking, and you will find The Mash Tun Menu a treasure the A96 for shopping and food. Easy parking trove of fantastic flavours. outside. Coffee shop on ground floor with

menu changing daily. 32750 ooo Tourist Shop k∑Ç Open: All year. Open: All year: Mon-Sat, 10am-5.30pm. Also Easter to end of year, Sun, 11am-5pm.

ELGIN C1 Food & drink The Drouthy Cobbler 48a High Street, Elgin IV30 1BU T: 01343 596000 www.thedrouthycobbler.co.uk Cafés/tearooms/ Bar, café & restaurant. Speciality coffee & tea, good seasonal food, local beers, huge whisky coffee shops selection. Upstairs venue hosts regular music & comedy.

k∑ Open: Mon-Thurs 8am-12.30am, Fri-Sat 8am-1.30am, Sun 10am-12.30 am. Last orders for food at 9.30pm. Admission: After 8.30 pm, 18+ only.

KEITH D2 FORRES B1 Boogie Woogie Gift and Coffee Shop Red Lion 2 Regent Square, Keith AB55 5DX Tipsy Trading Company Ltd 2-6 Tolbooth Street, Forres IV36 1PH T: 01542 888077 T: 01309 672716 [email protected] www.redlionforres.co.uk [email protected] The Red Lion, Forres, is a traditional public bar with separate lounge bar. www.boogiewoogieshop.com We regularly feature live music. Food is served between 11am-3pm Very popular well-established stop off on A96 Mon-Tues, and from 11am-8pm Wed - Sun. Real cask ales available on for shopping and food. Coffee Shop on draft. ground floor. Gifts, ladies clothing on upper

floor. 32750 ooo Tourist Shop ∑ E,k∑ Open: All year. Mon-Sat, 10am-5.30pm. Open Sundays from Easter Open: Sun-Thurs, 11am-12.30am. Fri-Sat 11am-1.30am. to end of year 11am-5pm. Admission: Children are allowed in during the hours of 11am-9pm as long as with adults enjoying a meal.

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Tours Events & festivals Tours Events & festivals

ELGIN C1 BALLATER D4 Elgin Ghost Tours Ballater Highland Games 5 Cooper street, Bishopmill, Moray IV30 4DU Ron Drever High Trees, Morven Way, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5SF T: 0780 072 4359 [email protected] T: 01339 756224 [email protected] www.facebook.com/Whytewitch.TourGuide www.ballaterhighlandgames.com Historical walking tours of Elgin with some The Games have something for everyone - Pipe bands, piping and horror stories included.Wheelchair accessible Highland dancing competitions. Track and all field events, tug o’ war, and family friendly. hill race, interesting trade stalls, a funfair, and afterwards Beating Retreat by the Pipe bands.

ƒ+ , Open: Every week: Tues 8pm Elgin Cathedral, Thurs 8pm Elgin Open: Thurs 9th Aug 2018, the gates open at 10am, competitions Museum. start at 11am, and the formal opening is at 12noon. Admission: £3 per person. Admission: Adults £10, children £2, field car park £2. All competitors only pay for admission.

FOCHABERS Transport Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ T: 01343 820244 [email protected] Car/Vehicle hire www.gordoncastlehighlandgames.co.uk Sun 20th May Scotland’s only Highland Games and Country Fair returns for another year as thousands are set to fill the beautiful grounds of Gordon Castle.

Open: Sunday 20th May 2018 10am - 5pm Admission: Adults £12.50, Conc £9.50 Children £6, free parking

FORRES (3 miles) B1 TOMINTOUL C3 Practical Car and Van Rental 177th Tomintoul Highland Games Easter Lawrenceton Steading, Forres IV36 2RL Patricia Grant (secretary) Main Street, T: 01309 676787 [email protected] Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9EX www.practical.co.uk, www.glenburgiecars.co.uk T: 01807 580407 Car & van hire serving the Forres area. [email protected] www.tomintoulhighlandgames.co.uk. One of Scotland's longest running games, showcasing traditional heavy & light events,

94382 highland dancing, piping, hill race & more. Open: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm. Weekends by appointment. ,ƒk Open: The "Friendly Games" take place on Sat 21 Jul 2018, 11am - 5pm. Events start from 11am. Around 1pm the pipe band parades from the village centre to the field for the official opening of the games. Admission: Adults £6, Concs and Child £3. Car parking £1. Facebook us.

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Local services Family Fun Local services Family Fun

ELGIN C1 CARRBRIDGE B3 Moray Leisure Centre – Rainbow Castle Childcare Borough Briggs Road, Elgin IV30 1AP T: 01343 550033 F: 01343 551769 [email protected] www.mlc-elgin.co.uk Facilities include: Day care, pre-school funded sessions, 2-3 group, breakfast club, after school care, holiday play scheme, rainbow castle soft play area. 38984 oooo Leisure Centre Eƒk Open: Mon-Fri; 7.30am-6.30pm. Closed for the Christmas and New Year period. Admission: Various – depends on activity. Please refer to main timetable Landmark Forest Adventure Park

or contact reception. Main Street, Carrbridge PH32 3AJ 34841 T: 0800 731 3446 F: 01479 841384 [email protected] www.landmarkpark.co.uk

ADVICE Winner of the VisitScotland and Daily Mail Perfect Family Day out award, Landmark has fun, adventure and discovery for all. You can flume ride, ON THE MOO-VE tackle a climbing wall, ride a rollercoaster, watch a working steam powered sawmill, make a ‘parachute’ jump, explore the ‘Bamboozeleum’ exhibition, and lots more...

Ç\ • Family coaster oooo Visitor Attraction • Skydive jump • Tarzan trail • Bamboozeleum Edinburgh • Wildwatercoaster See also page 49

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VISITSCOTLAND.COM ACCOMMODATION 35 key to costs and symbols GLASGOW oooo Serviced Apartments Map 2 F4 Fraser Suites Glasgow Dbl 90 £80-£240 prpn 4 star luury serviced apartments located in the heart of lasgows Fam 8 £130-£410 prpn vibrant Merchant City. Enoy the freedom of your own studio, one or two Ensuite 98 bedroom apartment, along with the comfort of hotel services. 1-19 Albion treet, lasgow 1 1 T: 0141 553 4288 F: 0141 553 4289 [email protected] EXAMPLE www.glasgow.frasershospitality.com 26779 1Hm∑ñûxkjlu# + © DÇø• Open: All year Facilities symbols These indicate schemes the See facility symbols in table below for an explanation; &©Çƒ+establishmentD may be a member of, and please check at time of booking. These symbols are not verified ∑µ∂πº√DCsignposts•Ç whether they have accessible by VisitScotland. facilities and if they offer short breaks. See pages 21 & 23. Accommodation options and costs Accessible Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type. Symbol denotes that this establishment Sgl – Single DB&B – Dinner, Bed & pu – per unit offers access, please check with Dbl – Double Breakfast ps – per suite establishment prior to booking. Twn – Twin B&B – Bed & Breakfast so – single occupancy pppn – per person per night Further information Fam – Family RO – room only (breakfast not For further information either visit Ste – Suite prpn – per room per night included) Ensuite/priv facs – www.visitscotland.com or contact the pw – per week please check prior to booking accommodation provider directly.

Facility symbols – please note that you should always check that a particular facility or service is available at the time of booking 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 bedrooms unit . Ground floor bedrooms , Pets accepted h Domestic help í Privately- 2 Ensuite bath kTea/coffee available by arrangement owned and/or shower making y Payphone caravans u Passenger lift ù Gaelic language available for some facilities in spoken ë Caravan bedrooms bedrooms ) Non-smoking ^ Four-poster v holiday homes 3 Private R Restaurant beds Hearing loop establishment available bath and/or É Building E Assistance dogs I Not all ç Chemical toilet shower for all X Evening meal properties/ bedrooms available of historic/ ü Short breaks disposal facility literary/ caravans have 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 bedrooms G Garden facilities within K Shop within provided room(s) in two miles or W Washbasins Y Open hearth self catering two miles/ Ä Packed lunches meal service mobile food in bedrooms/ fire unit available rooms by arrangement shop calls ` Regular live L Bed linen Å Drying facilities H Hairdryer in r Room service entertainment provided Ü Shop on site 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 available licensed bar 8 T Towels � Twin/double s Shower Indoor provided on 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 station parking on site adjacent to [ Microwave caravans or tents VISITSCOTLAND.COM 36 ACCOMMODATION

ABERLOUR Hotel D2 The Mash Tun Dbl (3) £80-£130 prpn The Mash Tun is situated on the banks of the famous River Spey in the Twn (1) £80-£115 prpn heart of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail. Enjoy locally sourced food and Fam (1) £95-£140 prpn Scottish whisky, and stay in one of the five whisky themed rooms. Ensuite (5) Mark and Karen Braidwood, The Mash Tun, 8 Broomfield Square, Aberlour AB38 9QP T: 01340 881771 [email protected] www.mashtun-aberlour.com 59639 3Hm∑RXVS{ÄkpEÉ# Open: All year. Except Christmas

AUCHNAGAIRN By FORRES AND AVIEMORE Glamping B2/B4 Ace Hideaways Tent pitches from £4 Per Night Tucked away in the Findhorn Valley, you’ll find camping and Shepherd Hut from £65 Per Night glamping hideaway spots to suit couples, families or groups of friends, and a whole host of activities right here. Ace Adventure, Auchnagairn, Relugas, Forres IV36 2QL T: 01309 611729 [email protected] www.aceadventures.co.uk

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BUCKIE ooo Self Catering D1 Merson's Cottage £250-£300 Per Week Ground floor flat, sleeps two people, close to sea. With kitchen, bathroom Flat (1) facilities and private parking. Bedrooms (1) Sleeps (2) 10 Great Eastern Road, Portessie, Buckie, Banffshire AB56 1SL T: 01542 831277 [email protected]

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CULLEN oooo Small Holiday Park E1 Cullen Bay Holiday Park £250-£495 Per Week Discover this exciting coastline,with dramatic clifftop scenery & panoramic Caravan (6) views over the sandy beach of Cullen Bay & the Moray Firth. Cullen is an Bedrooms (2 - 3) excellent base for golf, walking and the Castle & Whisky trails. Sleeps (4 - 6) Cullen Bay Holiday Park, Logie Drive, Cullen, Buckie, Banffshire AB56 4TW T: 01542 840766 [email protected] www.cullenbayholidaypark.co.uk 21676 gLm∑ñ[…,)# ü Open: 1 Apr-31 Oct

FOCHABERS Self Catering D1 Orton Estate £252-£2,730 Per Week Seven properties sleeping 2-14 persons for relaxation or activity break. Properties (7) Seclusion & privacy. Behaved dogs welcome. Excellent golfing, fishing, Bedrooms (2-8) castles, whisky trail, dolphin watching, beaches & coastal cruises. Sleeps (2-14) Peter Millar or Catherine Milton, Estate Office, Orton, by Fochabers, Moray IV32 7QE T: 01343 880240 [email protected]

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FORRES Self Catering B1 Burgie House from £2,700 Per Week A large, classically beautiful country house set amidst 1200 acres, Burgie Bedrooms (13) House is a welcoming & family friendly house perfect for large groups. Sleeps (25) Available for weekends except mid summer, Christmas & New Year. Forres, Moray IV36 2QU T: 01343 850231 [email protected] www.burgiehouse.co.uk

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FORRES ooo Bed and Breakfast B1 Caranrahd B & B Sgl £35 pppn Traditional Scottish hospitality in friendly family home, quiet residential Dbl/twn (2) £35-£40 pppn area. Fam (1) £35-£40 pppn Shared (3) Mrs Jean Dean, Caranrahd, 19 Sanquhar Road, Forres IV36 1DG T: 01309 672581 [email protected]

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GARMOUTH Hotel D1 Garmouth Hotel Sgl from £55 prpn Small village hotel with public bar, restaurant & lounge serving traditional Dbl from £70 prpn homemade bar meals. Conveniently located for walkers/cyclists doing the Moray Coastal Trail and an ideal base for fishing on the River Spey. South Road, Garmouth, Moray IV32 7LU T: 01343 870226 [email protected] www.garmouthhotel.co.uk

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GLENLIVET ooo Self Catering C3 Deskie Annex £260-£280 Per Week Very comfortable cottage on working farm, with superb views of the Cottage (1) surrounding area of Glenlivet. Access to Speyside Way as well as scenic Bedrooms (2) walks, golfing, fishing & Whisky Trail. A friendly welcome awaits you. Sleeps (2-4) Mrs J Innes, Deskie Farm, Glenlivet, Ballindalloch AB37 9BX T: 01807 590207

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LOSSIEMOUTH ooo Guest House C1 Lossiemouth House Dbl (1) from £32.50 pppn Listed Georgian house with picturesque garden and private parking Twn (1) from £32.50 pppn offering warm family atmosphere. Conveniently located for various Fam (2) from £32.50 pppn attractions and activities. Ensuite (3) Private (1) Frances Reddy, 33 Clifton Road, Lossiemouth, Moray IV31 6DP T: 01343 813397 [email protected] www.lossiehouse.com 36410 24Hm∑VkpGÉ DCÇ Open: All year

LOSSIEMOUTH oooo Bed and Breakfast C1 Norland Bed & Breakfast Sgl from £65 pppn Magnificent Victorian villa with panoramic views over Moray Firth. Dbl/twn (3) from £42.50 pppn Fam (1) from £89 prpn Ensuite (4) Stotfield Road, Lossiemouth, Moray IV31 6QP T: 01343 813570 M: 0797 393 9623 [email protected] www.norlandbandb.com 41109 1Hm!∑,VSÄkp Open: All year

Celebrate From adrenaline filled adventure breaks, Scotland’s Year of breathtaking road trips, buzzing music festivals to the great outdoors, cultural experiences and Young People 2018 family camping holidays, Scotland hosts legendary activities and endless things to do for families and young people alike throughout the year. Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018

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we handcraft our Single Malt Scotch Whisky and make it slowly, the time-honoured way.

from october 1st we will be moving to our winter hours: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm

(we close our doors and take it easy over Christmas and Hogmanay)

Invererne Road, Forres, Moray IV36 3EB 01309 675 968

For that special gift... GORDON & MACPHAIL RETAIL SHOP 58-60 SOUTH STREET, ELGIN, SCOTLAND IV30 1JX T | + 44(0)1343 545110 E | [email protected] WWW.GORDONANDMACPHAIL.COM

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DISCOVER 5,000 YEARS OF HISTORY Explore the very best of Scottish heritage with our Explorer Passes from just £31. Available at historicenvironment.scot/explorer or any of our sites.

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Moray Art Centre is an engaging, vibrant and progressive art centre that holds people at it's core. We offer an annual programme of local and international exhibitions, events, classes and arts residencies. Our eco-build offers interesting and flexible spaces both for exhibitions and all types of meetings & events. Situated in the unique landscape of Findhorn Bay, and sandwiched between the North Coast 500 and the North East 250, we are just a little haven of creativity. Come and visit us or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram... Moray Art Centre, The Park, Findhorn, Moray, Scotland, IV36 3TA • 01309-692426 Opening times: Tuesdays- Fridays, 10am to 5pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 12pm to 5pm. Closed on Mondays. Moray Art Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee. It is registered in Scotland No. SC187739, Scottish Charity No. SC028270 www.morayartcentre.org • [email protected]

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Come visit us in Speyside

Whether you choose a distillery tour or one of our exclusive sensory experiences, at The Glenlivet we are proud to share the inspiring legacy and craft at the heart of this historic distillery.

The Glenlivet Distillery Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9DB T: +44 (0) 1340 821 720 For opening times, tour details, and to book online please visit

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Open March - October 2018 Get INteractive at

www.morayvia.org.uk | facebook.com/morayvia Planetarium Moray’s Interactive Cinema Aircraft Engines Science, Technology & Aerospace Centre Fire Engines North Road, Kinloss, Moray, IV36 3YA Nimrod Forward Section Flight Simulators Tel: 01309 691916 e: [email protected] Plus Much MORE!

FINDHORN FOUNDATION & ECOVILLAGE COMMUNITY

The Park, Findhorn, • Tours • Visitor Centre • Arts & Crafts Studios Forres, Moray, IV36 3TZ off the B9011 just before • Phoenix Gift & Food Shop • Cafe with Outdoor Seating www.visitfindhorn.info • Kids Play Area • Nature Walks • Findhorn Bay Holiday Park Findhorn Village • Evening Entertainment, Events & Festivals

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• Farm Shop Offering Nurturing Positive • Ready picked & ‘Pick Your Own’ Change through workshops, strawberries, raspberries etc. • Home grown vegetables & potatoes classes, events, retreats, B&B and • Home baking organic vegetarian food. • Picnic & play area (Free to customers) • Frozen berries available all year      WWW.NEWBOLDTRUST.ORG 01309 641259 www.hardmuir.com On A96, half way between Nairn & Forres

Lighthouse Tours - Museum Recognised Collection Café - Shop For opening times, please see www.lighthousemuseum.org.uk or call 01346 511022 The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh AB43 9DU

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the world famous whisky shop at the gateway to the malt whisky trail

The Whisky Castle has been selling the finest malt whiskies world famous of Scotland from its location in for over 100 years Tomintoul for over 100 years. with over 600 malts We are Experts in non-chill filtered sherry, bourbon, port, rum and wine cask malt whiskies. • Independent specialist advice • Tutored tasting sessions • Individually selected casks bottled exclusively for the Whisky Castle • A great array of Scottish gins and craft beer • A unique selection of Scottish gifts, 6 main st, tomintoul clothing, jewellery and foods moray ab37 9ex • Welcoming café with hot food served all day and FREE wifi tel 01807 580213 A great experience for the whole family web whiskycastle.com

Open 10am-5pm daily Delgatie Castle last entry 4pm Delgatie Castle, as ‘Best Visitor Experience’ Award winner, is a unique and interesting castle with the ambience of a lived-in home. The ‘Laird’s Kitchen’, Scottish Home Baking Award winners, offers a lunch menu, building on its already excellent reputation for scones and home-made delicious cakes. Why not pay us a visit today?

Delgatie Castle, Delgatie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 5TD Tel: 01888 563479 www.delgatiecastle.com

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Ballindalloch Castle One of Scotland’s most romantic castles, set amidst magnificent gardens Ballindalloch Castle, a much-loved home still occupied by its original family, is open to visitors daily (except Saturdays) from Good Friday until 30 September, 10.00am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm) • GARDEN AND RIVER WALKS • TEAROOM & SHOP • AUDIOVISUAL • CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND • ROCK AND ROSE GARDENS• GRASS LABYRINTH • DOG-WALKING AREA Ballindalloch, Banffshire AB37 9AX. Te l: 01807 500 205 Email: [email protected] • www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk

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Experience great inland golf at one of Scotland’s finest inland courses. Tel: 01343 542884 SEE DOLPHINS WILD AND FREE! www.elgingolfclub.com • Landbased dolphin watching • Icehouse tours • ‘Dry Dive’ • Wildlife walks • Binocular hire • Cafe • Eco-friendly Gift Shop • Interactive exhibition area • Family Fun Days OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK APRIL - OCTOBER 10:30am - 5pm Call for Winter opening hours (Nov-Mar) T 01343 820 339 E [email protected]

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Tel: 01340 871 243 • Scottish and Continental Fine Foods • Scottish and International Cheeses The Spey Larder, • Quality Hams and Antipasti 96-98 High St. • Fine Wines, Malt Whiskies and Beers Aberlour AB38 9QA • Picnic Lunches and Gourmet Sandwiches [email protected] • Cookery Books, Quality Gifts and Linens www.speylarder.com • Gift Hampers available all year

Lunch 2 courses only Highlander Inn - A home from home, £ 7.95 book your stay with us today. Please call for Bookings or Gift Voucher All our food is freshly prepared in our kitchen by using locally Opening HOurS sourced ingredients. Sun 12 pm - 3pm & 5pm - 10pm, View our Lunch & Dinner menus at Tues - Sat 12pm - 3pm & 5pm - 11pm Mon Closed www.whiskyinn.com 54 High Street, elgin iv30 1bu Lunches & Dinners available every day 01343 551 577 between 12 noon - 2pm & 5.30pm - 9pm VisitScotland Quality Assurance Quality you can trust

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There’s no better time to explore preserved stone structures spanning Lerwick Scotland’s Northern Isles. 4,000 years, the Northern Isles is steeped in outstanding history and Stromness Kirkwall Discover Orkney and Shetland’s archaeological treasures waiting to be Scrabster fascinating wildlife, breath-taking uncovered. coastlines and rich culture and festivals with NorthLink Ferries. With regular sailings to Orkney and Aberdeen Shetland from Scrabster and Aberdeen, From the prehistoric marvel of the Ness the Northern Isles are more convenient to of Brodgar with origins dating beyond get to than ever before. 3,500 BC to the Bronze Age settlement of Jarlshof with its collection of well-

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Explore artisan products on Orkney and Located in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Orkney’s iconic and mystical Ring of Brodgar. St Ninian’s Isle is connected to Shetland’s Shetland’s Craft Trails. From jewellers and Heritage Site, the Ness of Brodgar is one of the Part of Orkney’s World Heritage site, the 30 South Mainland by one of Europe’s finest natural knitters to furniture makers, buy island- finest stone complexes in western Europe. standing stone circle is free for visitors to explore. sand causeways. inspired crafts and visit local workshops.

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There’s no better time to explore preserved stone structures spanning Lerwick Scotland’s Northern Isles. 4,000 years, the Northern Isles is steeped in outstanding history and Stromness Kirkwall Discover Orkney and Shetland’s archaeological treasures waiting to be Scrabster fascinating wildlife, breath-taking uncovered. coastlines and rich culture and festivals with NorthLink Ferries. With regular sailings to Orkney and Aberdeen Shetland from Scrabster and Aberdeen, From the prehistoric marvel of the Ness the Northern Isles are more convenient to of Brodgar with origins dating beyond get to than ever before. 3,500 BC to the Bronze Age settlement of Jarlshof with its collection of well-

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Explore artisan products on Orkney and Located in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Orkney’s iconic and mystical Ring of Brodgar. St Ninian’s Isle is connected to Shetland’s Shetland’s Craft Trails. From jewellers and Heritage Site, the Ness of Brodgar is one of the Part of Orkney’s World Heritage site, the 30 South Mainland by one of Europe’s finest natural knitters to furniture makers, buy island- finest stone complexes in western Europe. standing stone circle is free for visitors to explore. sand causeways. inspired crafts and visit local workshops.

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Aberlour Strathspey th Highland Games 1.00pm Saturday 4th August 2018

The Alice Littler Memorial Park, Aberlour A great family day out - Competitions for visitors! A counting round in the Scottish Highland Games Association Championships

For more information follow us on or visit www.ashg.scot Photograph Courtesy Alan Butterfield

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BOAT FESTIVAL 30th June & 1st July 2018

Destination PORTSOY www.portsoy.org

HAAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 1st, 2nd & 3rd June 2018

oin skilled traditional boat builders at work Stay where sails were once made Sing, dance and enjoy the HAAL and Boat Festival Discover where salmon fishers worked, ate and slept Camp under the twinkling stars and next to the lapping sea

ENJOY PORTSOY. A LITTLE BIT OF SCOTLAND’S MAGIC.

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SCOTTISH NATIONAL SIMMENTAL Sunday – Horses and Ponies, Goats, Rabbits, CATTLE SHOW & HEAVY HORSE Cavies, Pigeons, Pony Driving, Tug-o’-War and A WARM WELCOME AWAITS DISPLAY ON THE MONDAY Open Dog Show. Nineteen beautifully appointed bedrooms make this Monday – Clydesdale Horses, Cattle, 300 quality Trade Stands, Food Fayre, Arts and Crafts, Sheep, Poultry, Adult and Junior Show Jumping, the ideal location to stay whilst experiencing Shopping Mall, Ferguson Hall, Exhibition Marquee, Companion Dog Show, Highland Dancing industrial and Horticultural Marquee and Codonas Funfair. Competition (S.O.B.H.D. rules). all the delights of the area. A fun day out for all the family The Aberlour Hotel is a lovely family run hotel, Further information available from Helen M Paterson, Secretary, Cranna Bridge, Aberchirder, Huntly, AB54 7TX situated in the heart of Scotland's Malt Whisky Country. Tel: 01466 781866 • M: 07790 268899 • email: [email protected] • www.turriffshow.org Family and Dog Friendly, there is a varied menu serving fresh home cooked food using the finest local produce from the humble sandwich through to scallops and steaks to venison casserole. The well-stocked bars offer cask ales and a variety of drams from Speyside and further afield.

The Aberlour Hotel • 87 High St • Aberlour • AB38 9QB Join the conversation #YOYP2018 [email protected] • 01340 871287 Find out more at visitscotland.com/yoyp2018 www.aberlourhotel.co.uk

Own your own holiday home With a great range of at Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park holiday homes from just £17,495 including 2016 site fees, it’s easy to find your perfect retreat at Nairn Lochloy, Inverness. Arrange your visit today and head down for a tour of the park to experience holiday home ownership for yourself. PUT US You can even look around our huge range of available models IN YOUR at your own pace - just ask for SAT NAV - the keys. IV12 5DE Quote VISNAIRN 20 for a £500 discount when you buy! Take your first steps into ownership today... Call us on 01667 453 783 or head to parkdeanholidayhomes.co.uk to find out more and arrange a visit.

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