The Stag at Baxters’ Visitor Centre
Things to do in Fochabers
Fochabers Folk Museum and Heritage Centre
The museum houses a fascinating collection of gigs and carriages and an eclectic array of everyday objects showing the way of life and traditions of the north east of Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries. There is also the RAF Dallachy exhibition.
High Street, Fochabers,1V32 7DU T: 01343 821204 Further information
The WDCS Wildlife Centre
Spey Bay near Fochabers is situated at the mouth of the River Spey. Although not guaranteed, dolphin and osprey sightings are a frequent occurrence. Shop, café and exhibition area.
Signposted on the A96, West of Fochabers. Free Admission.
Moray Monster Trails – Mountain Biking
For a real adrenaline rush, head for the Moray Monster Trails - a collection of graded routes between Fochabers and Craigellachie. Whiteash and Ordequish are the 2 access points near Fochabers. There is also a Rothes section.
Whiteash – from Fochabers head towards Buckie and park at the Winding Walks.
Ordequish – turn right off the main street at the chip shop and follow road for 1 mile.
Tynet Trout Fishery
The fishery is set in a beautiful location in between Fochabers and Buckie. The pond is stocked with rainbow trout for fly-fishing only. Free tea & coffee for fishermen. Tackle hire £5 per day. Open 7 days a week 8am till 2 hrs before dark.
T: 01542 850411 M: 07896539227 Further information
Speyfest - 26th - 31st July 2011
A full repertoire of traditional and contemporary music interspersed with ceilidhs, crafts and music sessions.
Various locations in Fochabers