Here you will find a few suggestions of some of the
things to do or see in or around Scotland's Whisky
Country.
Dufftown
Dufftown is home to Glenfiddich whisky, the only
Highland Single Malt that is distilled, matured
and bonded at its own distillery. The distillery
comes complete with a visitor centre that is open
all year, with tours and gift shop. Dufftown was
founded in 1817 by James Duff, 4th Earl of Fife,
and boasts a very fine clock tower marking the
town centre. The 13th century Balvenie Castle,
ancient stronghold of the Comyns, and 12th century
Mortlach Church provide fine historic interest.
The town also has a fine secondhand book shop,
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Speyside
Way
Opened in 1981 as Scotland’s second long-distance
path, the Speyside Way offers great contrasts
in scenery on its way from Buckie on the Moray
Coast to the Cairngorm heartland. Fishermen’s
paths, short sections of quiet road, tracks and
old railway are linked together to form a route
that’s 84 miles (135 km) long. A
spur from the Way runs from Ballindalloch to
Tomintoul, highest village in the Highlands.
This section lies in the Glenlivet Estate, Set
between the Ladder Hill and the Cromdale Hills,
this section of Crown Estate offers walking,
cycling, horse-riding and skiing on an extensive
network of waymarked paths. |
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Leaping
interest
It could happen anywhere along this coast —
from the cliffs beside Gardenstown, by the harbour
at Lossiemouth, or the delectable sandy beach
at Sandend. When the cry of "Dolphins!"
goes up, people point and reach quickly for
binoculars. The resident Moray Firth population
of blue-nosed dolphins adds excitement to any
seaside visit. You just never quite know where
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Biblical Garden
Nestling in a corner of Elgin’s Cooper
Park is a garden containing every plant mentioned
in the Bible, all 110 of them, together with
life-size sculptures depicting the parables.
Each plant is cross-referenced to the relevant
passage in the Bible, along with an indication
of its use in Biblical times. A desert area
depicts Mount Sinai and the Cave of Resurrection.
Backdrop to the garden is a striking trellis
mirroring the design of Elgin Cathedral, and
covered in yellow, white and red roses. |
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"Stand
Fast, Craigellachie!"
Bridge-builder Thomas Telford’s famous
single-span iron structure spans the Spey near
the village of Craigellachie. Now replaced by
a modern crossing a little lower down the river,
Telford’s masterpiece is now listed as
a monument of outstanding architectural heritage.
Immediately above it is the rock of Craigellachie,
marking the boundary of the lands of Clan Grant.
The clan’s war-cry is "Stand Fast,
Craigellachie!", and has achieved wider
fame as the name of a very palatable whisky.
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Scotland’s
Malt Whisky Trail - Click
here
There’s only one Malt Whisky Trail in the
world, and it’s right here — a route
taking in world-famous malts, distinct distilleries
and a cooperage, all nestling among the woods
and glens of the river Spey. Here the secret of
how the simple ingredients of water and barley
are brought together to create Scotland’s
nectar is revealed to you — and you’re
cordially invited to sample the result.
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