THINGS TO SEE & DO
WDCS Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay
Based at the mouth of the River Spey, the centre makes it one of the best places to watch dolphins in the UK. Located in beautiful Spey Bay on the Moray Firth, see the largest bottlenose dolphins in the world feeding at the mouth of the River Spey. Land-based dolphin watching, historic ice house tours and wildlife wanders. There is also a cafe and shop. Visitors Centre open 10.30am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week, April to October
Contact:Spey Bay, Fochabers
IV32 7PJ
01343 820339
Aberlour Distillery
Pure spring water for making the whisky is drawn from underground springs, and the maturing spirit in the warehouse beneficially inhales the moist Speyside air.
Contact:Aberlour, Banffshire
AB38 9PJ
01340 881249
Balvenie Distillery, Dufftown
See the barley malting process for malt whisky Tours are available to book. Balvenie Maltings
Contact:Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire
AB55 4BB
01340 822210
Benromach Distillery, Forres
From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt with distinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as its sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.
Contact:Invererne Road, Forres
IV36 3EB
01309 675968
Cardhu Distillery, Knockando
Share with us the story of Cardhu Distillery, the only malt distillery pioneered by a women. The malt whisky produced at the Cardhu Distillery has a warmth and cleanliness of taste which experts describe as "silky" and is used in some of the award winning Johnnie Walker scotch whiskies. Knockando, Aberlour,
Contact:AB38 7RY
01479 874635
Dallas Dhu Distillery, Forres
A producer of single malt Scotch whisky that operated between 1899 and 1983. Means "Black Water Valley" in Gaelic. Its whisky also appeared as a "Dallas Mhor" single malt. The stillhouse was destroyed by a fire in 1939, but rebuilt. Production continued until the distillery closed in 1983; it is now a museum.
Contact:IV36 2RR
01309 676548
Dufftown Whisky Museum
The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers.
Contact:01340 820507
Glen Grant Distillery, Rothes
On the Malt Whisky Trail with its own Victorian Gardens. Tours available.
Contact:Rothes, Aberlour
AB38 7BS
01340 832118
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Part of the Malt Whisky Trail, this distillery is situated next to the banks of the River Lossie. Regular tours are available, as well as the “Fifth Chapter Tours” where you can pre-book a more detailed tour of the distillery. Tastings on the Glen Moray Range are also on offer. Additionally, there is a gift shop and a coffee shop on the premises. Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. Sat (May-Sep): 10am-4:30pm.
Contact:Bruceland Road, Elgin
IV30 1YE
01343 550900
Glenfiddich Distillery, Dufftown
Set in the heart of the Highlands, Glenfiddich (meaning ‘Valley of the Deer’ in Gaelic) is a place of breathtaking beauty. The guides have a wealth of knowledge, so let them know if you'd like a tour.
Contact:Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire
AB55 4DH
01340 820373
Glenlivet Distillery, Tomintoul
From the wild and remote setting of Glenlivet comes a single malt of infinite elegance - the single malt that started it all. This is the perfect place to learn about the history of Scotch whisky.
Contact:Ballindalloch, Banffshire
AB37 9DB
01340 821720
Strathisla Distillery, Keith
Dating from 1786, not much has changed from the old cobbled courtyard to the distinctive double pagodas, making it one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.
Contact:Seafield Avenue, Keith
AB55 5BS
01542 783044