Top 10 things to do in Moray and Speyside
Moray and Speyside are Scotland’s whisky heartland, with the largest concentration of distilleries, plus lovely coast and Cairngorms foothills.
- 1
Speyside Whisky Trail
📍 Dufftown and CraigellachieWhisky, toursA route through famous distilleries including The Glenlivet, Glenfiddich and Macallan.
- 2
Glenfiddich Distillery
📍 DufftownWhisky, toursA family-owned distillery with tours.
- 3
The Macallan Distillery
📍 CraigellachieWhisky, architectureA modern distillery in the hills, with a grass-roof visitor centre.
- 4
Elgin Cathedral
📍 ElginHistory, ruinsThe ruins of a grand medieval cathedral known as the Lantern of the North.
- 5
Spey Bay and the Dolphin Centre
📍 Spey BayWildlife, coastA beach where dolphins can be seen, with a wildlife visitor centre.
- 6
Culbin Forest
📍 Near NairnForest, beachA forest and long beach with dune walking.
- 7
Brodie Castle
📍 Near ForresCastle, gardensA castle with daffodil gardens and a woodland trail.
- 8
Cullen Skink and Cullen
📍 CullenFood, villageA fishing village, home to the soup Cullen skink, with a viaduct.
- 9
Findhorn
📍 FindhornCoast, communityA village on a sandy bay with seals, known for an eco-community.
- 10
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
📍 ForresHistory, whiskyA preserved Victorian distillery.
Where to base yourself
Last checked: October 2026.