Photo by Glenfarclas Distillery The story of Glenfarclas Distillery, established in 1836, is as rich and colourful as the great Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky itself. It is the story of one Scottish family, the Grants, who since 1865 have been united by a single vision the creation of the perfect malt whisky, [...]
Located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres lies Benromach Distillery. Established in 1898, the distillery experienced many closures and changes in ownership prior to 1993, when malt whisky specialists Gordon & MacPhail rescued it. After being extensively re-equipped, Benromach was officially re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998. Just [...]
Speycaster offers casting tuition, guiding and fly fishing holidays on Spey, Avon, Findhorn and Dee Ian and Mike are passionate Salmon anglers and tutors who care for their quarry and its fragile environment. Ian has been hosting and guiding fishing parties since 1980, when he opened his first fishing lodge on the Isle of Mull. [...]
Taken from the excellent WalkHighlands web site The Moray coastline has a string of superb sandy beaches, and towns such as Buckie, Lossiemouth and Nairn (historically part of Morayshire) have long been popular for family holidays. For the walker there are cliffs, arches and stacks as well as sand and dunes, whilst offshore it may [...]
The Loft at East Grange, Kinloss is the premier Live music venue in the Moray area. It consistently has the best acts on the touring circuit. Styles of music are varied with Blues, Indie, Celtic, Country, Americana, Folk & Jazz regularly taking their turn on stage. As well as live music, the Loft has a [...]
The Warehouse is one of the very few venues in the North East of Scotland hosting live music, theatre and comedy. Dedicated to promoting the arts at a local, national & international level, The Warehouse is one venue where you can discover the delights of the arts… right on your doorstep. Full details of forthcoming [...]
Findhorn bay along the Moray coast is a great location for watersports like sailing, kayaking and surfing but also to see seals and dolphins in their natural habitat along the Scottish coast. More info to follow….
Working Sheepdogs is based on Leault Farm, Kincraig and is only 7 miles from Aviemore at the very heart of the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands. During a 45-minute demonstration amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland, you will see up to eight dogs working as a team manoeuvring sheep and [...]
Logie Steading Bookshop has a very wide range of books for sale. Week in and week out, customers tell me how amazed they are to find such a big and well-stocked bookshop, offering such a wide range of titles in what they consider to be such an unlikely and out-of-the-way place. Many of the shop’s [...]
Taken from Wikipedia Aberlour is a distillery of single malt Scotch whisky, located on Aberlour town, Speyside, Scotland at the crossing of rivers Lour and Spey near Ben Rinnes. The Speyside region is the most prolific whisky producing region in Scotland, accounting for over half of all of Scotland’s distilleries. Speyside whiskies are recognized for [...]
Visit Brodie Countryfare A great day out… Situated in a relaxing environment just a few miles drive from Brodie Castle, Brodie Countryfare is one of the most pleasant shopping experiences in the North of Scotland providing a blend of quality and a traditional Scottish welcome.
Duff House is a treasure house and cultural arts centre operated by a unique partnership of Historic Scotland, the National Galleries of Scotland and Aberdeenshire Council. Story-tellers, musicians and artists are at home here and Duff House organises a regular artistic programme of exhibitions, music and lectures.
The Book Festival will run from 15 – 18 September 2010 Moray Libraries are proud and privileged to present a second opportunity for the people of Moray to sample the talents of some extraordinary writers and illustrators who are either based in Scotland or whose tales are set in this country. This year, the Get [...]
Whale, Dolphin and Porpoise watching in the Moray Firth The WDCS Moray Firth Wildlife Centre is based in Spey Bay, and there is a second WDSC centre at North Kessock near Inverness. Seeing the Dolphins on Foot: The Sea Watch Foundation in conjunction with the East Grampian Coastal Partnership have produced an excellent leaflet, that [...]
Forres, a lovely town on the Moray Coast is best known for it’s Grant Park with the floral sculptures and sunken garden. This is where the Forres Highland Games and most of the community events take place. Forres has won the Beautiful Scotland competition many times.
