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Speyside Towns
Head a few miles South following the River Spey and the flat lands of the Laich of Moray roll up into soft hills. This is Speyside country - the villages of Rothes, Dufftown and Aberlour may have small populations but their whiskies are familiar names to malt whisky drinkers around the world. The remains of the illicit stills can still be found in the hills and its possible to walk old smuggling routes as well as indulge in a dram at the Speyside whisky distillery visitor centres.
The Speyside area is not just famous for its whisky. The River Spey is synonymous with salmon fishing and the Speyside Way. The Speyside Way walking route follows much of the old railway and is becoming very popular. Many of the Speyside hotels pick you up at the end of the day as well as transport bags onwards. Further South is Tomintoul, which is situated in the Cairngorms National Park.
The Speyside area is not just famous for its whisky. The River Spey is synonymous with salmon fishing and the Speyside Way. The Speyside Way walking route follows much of the old railway and is becoming very popular. Many of the Speyside hotels pick you up at the end of the day as well as transport bags onwards. Further South is Tomintoul, which is situated in the Cairngorms National Park.
Speyside & the Speyside Whisky Towns
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The River Spey
Moray Area | Moray Coast | Inland | Speyside
Rothes - Hidden jewels
Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes Golf Course, Trout Fishing, Walking around Rothes, Rothes Castle, Mountain Biking on Ben Aigan section of Moray Monster Trails
Dufftown - Built on whisky
The Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre, Keith and Dufftown Railway, Auchindoun Castle, Ben Rinnes, Balvenie Castle, Mortlach Kirk, Dufftown walking routes
Aberlour - Beautiful spot by the River Spey
Aberlour Distillery, Walkers Shortbread, Speyside Way Visitor Centre, Salmon & trout fly fishing, Photography, Alice Littler Park
Fochabers - by the River Spey
Baxters Visitor Centre, Fochabers Museum & Heritage Centre, Dolphin Centre, Mountain Biking, Winding Walks, Walking