Fochabers
Fochabers is the music capital of Moray and has been home to some of the best known Scottish fiddlers for generations. For several days in early August each year the village is the focus of the annual Music Festival, Speyfest, which attracts fans in their thousands to enjoy music in an open air setting.
Fochabers is an attractive village with a fine selection of historic buildings. The fine Georgian church on the south side of the square is especially striking. A selection of antique shops offer collectors the chance to acquire a unique souvenir of their visit to Speyside.
Just outside Fochabers is the excellent visitors centre at Baxters Highland Village with its huge range of traditional Scottish foods, recipes and attractions.
A few miles further north is the Whale and Dolphin centre at Spey Bay. Visitors can discover the rich marine life of the Moray Firth and enjoy spotting wildlife in the estuary where the Spey flows into the sea.
