Rothes
Rothes, just 10 miles south of Elgin is home to five malt whisky distilleries including Glen Grant with it’s magnificent garden which was developed by Major James Grant after he inherited the Distillery from his father in 1872. He travelled extensively and collected fine plant specimens from all over the world.
Rothes is an excellent base for walking and mountain biking with the Speyside Way extending into trails over Ben Aigen and further tracks going back up towards Archiestown and Knockando. It’s golf course is attractive though slightly hilly with magnificent views over the River Spey.
The remains of Rothes Castle are also worth a visit. It was built in the 11th Century and its strategic position above the flat river plain made it a secure fortress. It was controlled by the Earls of Rothes (The Leslie Family) until they moved to Fife in 1620 and was finally partially destroyed by villagers 40 years later to prevent it being used as a refuge for thieves who attacked travellers going to Elgin through the royal forest of Longmorn.
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