Welcome to Speyside
The Spey is one of the finest salmon rivers in Scotland. It flows one hundred miles from the Monadhliath Mountains in the west to the fertile coastal plain of the Moray Firth. The famous whisky distilleries of Speyside are found throughout it's length. Climb aboard one of the festival buses and relax on a tour of this hidden jewel amongst stunning scenery.
You enter Speyside as you travel north east along the Spey from Aviemore. Here the majestic Cairngorm mountains overlook the broad strath as it winds through lush farmland. Fine examples of the celebrated Aberdeen Angus cattle graze beside its banks. A short distance beyond Aviemore is the historic town of Grantown-on-Spey built in the eighteenth century by Sir James Grant.
Continuing downstream the landscape becomes gentler. Rolling heather hills embrace the visitor as every turn of the river reveals a new panorama. Ballindalloch presents choices. To the north of the river lies Knockando where a number of well known malts are produced, whilst to the south is Glenlivet – home to the best known of all Speyside distilleries.
Next are Aberlour, Craigellachie, Dufftown and Rothes with the highest number of distilleries per square mile on Speyside. Pretty villages are found throughout this area, with a wide choice of friendly hostelries to suit everyone.
All journeys must end and the Spey finally flows into the sea at Spey Bay. The towns of this area, Elgin; Forres, Fochabers and Keith all offer the visitor much to do and see. Close at hand is the Moray Firth with its stunning beaches, fascinating fishing villages and outstanding marine wildlife.
