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Heading south from Spey Bay takes you into the heart of Speyside. The River Spey is renowned worldwide amongst anglers for its pristine and varied waters making it excellent for salmon and trout fishing. Most estates offer day tickets so if you enjoy sitting in a beautiful riverscape, it might be an idea to book your spot.

Speyside is, of course, most famous for its malt whisky production; from the barley grown in the fields and the water from the rivers to the coopers, bottlers and retailers, this industry has shaped the landscape and its economy for over 250 years. The Malt Whisky Trail offers expert guidance to all there is to know about this most specialised of industries and how it has changed from illicit distilleries in heather-clad mountains to the unique boutique and global brands of today. We urge you to be responsible if you take part in tasting sessions at any of the distilleries and make use of our sponsored taxi firms to keep our roads safe.

There are numerous distilleries to visit on the NE250, some offering incredible architecture to boot. The Macallan Visitor Centre in Aberlour, with its innovative award-winning design, echoes the line of the landscape and is designed to blend into the scenery without making an obvious mark.

If you fancy stretching your legs, the Speyside Way begins at Buckie on the Moray Coast and continues all the way to Tomintoul in the heart of the Glenlivet Estate in The Cairngorm National Park. It takes you away from the speed of the NE250 but is, perhaps, a detour that keen walkers wouldn’t want to miss. The route offers the opportunity to view this iconic river from the banks, to see the changing environment and to wind down and along in sympathy with the water’s course. With walks in all categories from easy to strenuous and challenging, this unspoiled landscape is open to all.

If you end up in Tomintoul, you are right at the beginning of The Cairngorms leg of the NE250.

LISTINGS ON SPEYSIDE

The Delnashaugh

Ballindalloch, UK
The Delnashaugh, a historic Drovers inn, in the heart of Speyside, is nestled within the wooded glens of Ballindalloch Estate and overlooking the River Avon.

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Lossiemouth, UK
Moray Tours and Transport offers the services of a bilingual private guide-driver in English and Portuguese by a certified HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association) driver-guide. 

Ethie Classics at Ethie Mains

Ethie Mains
At Ethie Mains, we’ve created a farm stay with everyone in mind. Come and stay for the weekend, a week, a special occasion or as your first destination as you embark on a unique Scottish adventure in one of our stunning classic cars. We know that everyone...

Cairngorms Activities

Grantown-on-Spey, UK
An award-winning outdoor activity centre with 60-bed bunkhouse accommodation and a licensed café.

Elchies @ Campbell Cairns Farm

Aberlour, Moray
Set in the heart of the Spey valley in the hills above the charming village of Aberlour. Elchies runs the largest meat goat herd in Scotland and a small herd of pedigree Ryeland and Ryeland cross sheep. 

Brawview Motorhomes

4 McKenzie Square, St Andrews, UK
Tour Scotland in your own Zefiro 696 motorhome, new for 2021. Easy to drive and packed with everything you need to make your trip special.

Taighsona Bothy, Speyside

Taighsona Bothy, Speyside, Archiestown, Taighsona, UK
Taighsona Bothy, Speyside. Situated in the heart of Speyside with incredible views out over Ben Rinnes. A stone’s throw away from the famous Speyside Way and Malt Whisky Trail.

North Coast Convertibles

41 Moss Street, Elgin, IV30 1LT
Specialist car hire and rental for modern, high performance, convertible sports cars serving The Highlands and Islands, Grampian, Moray, Cairngorm National Park, North Coast 500, North East 250, Inverness, Aberdeen, Loch Ness, Scotland and beyond!

Highland Defenders

Aviemore, UK
We hire Land Rover Defenders fitted with industry-leading hardshell roof tents and equipped with all the camping kit you’ll need for your Scottish road trip.

Speyside Wildlife

Speyside Wildlife, Ballieward, Grantown-on-Spey, UK
The Cairngorms National Park is home to some of our most iconic but elusive species of wildlife. Finding them in this vast and spectacular landscape can be a real challenge, especially if you have limited time or are unfamiliar with the area.

Granite Adventures

Kingswells, Aberdeen AB15 8QL, UK
A range of fantastic activities to get you out and enjoying the adventurous side of the NE250

OYO Eastbank Hotel

OYO Eastbank Hotel, Eastbank Hotel, 11-17 High St, Rothes, Aberlour AB38 7AU, United Kingdom
Situated on the Speyside Way, OYO Eastbank Hotel is perfect for access to all that the region has to offer.

Ballindalloch Single Malt Distillery

Ballindalloch AB37 9AA, UK
Nestled deep in the beautiful Spey valley, Ballindalloch Distillery embrace an approach to whisky making rarely seen today. Age old traditions and craftsmanship produce one of Scotland's most exclusive whiskies.

Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens

Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens, Ballindalloch AB37 9AX, UK
Ballindalloch Castle has been the home of the Macpherson-Grants since the Sixteenth Century and today is one of the finest surviving examples of a classic Scottish baronial castle.

Aberlour Distillery

Aberlour Distillery Visitors Centre, Aberlour, UK
From its magical location alongside the River Spey, in the beautiful Speyside village of Aberlour, this small and intimate distillery holds a special place in the hearts of malt lovers.

Walkers Shortbread Aberlour

Walkers Shortbread Bakery Shop, High Street, Aberlour, UK
We are renowned across the world as a true Scottish classic, baking an extensive range of pure butter shortbread, cakes, tarts, biscuits, oatcakes, meringues and more using our founder’s original recipes.

Walkers Shortbread Factory Shop Aberlour

Walkers Shortbread Factory Shop, Aberlour, UK
We are renowned across the world as a true Scottish classic, baking an extensive range of pure butter shortbread, cakes, tarts, biscuits, oatcakes, meringues and more using our founder’s original recipes.

Woodburn Cottage

Ben Rinnes, Aberlour
Traditional yet stylish highland cottage offering spacious accommodation amid glorious scenery and far reaching countryside views in the heart of Malt Whisky Country.

Balvenie Castle

Castle Road, Dufftown, AB55 4GH
Originally known as Mortlach Castle, Balvenie was built in the 13th century castle of enclosure with an impressive curtain wall, a rare example of 13th-century military architecture in Scotland.

Knockando Woolmill

Knockando AB38 7RP
A historic woolmill in the heart of Speyside with a visitors center and a coffeeshop.

4X4 Hire Scotland

89-91 Station Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8QP, UK
4×4 Hire (Scotland) Ltd established in 2000 is a Bespoke, Prestige self-drive vehicle hire & chauffeur drive company.

Time Exposure Travel

5 Westfield Terrace, Aberdeen, UK
Time Exposure Travel offer both bespoke and pre-set tours around Aberdeenshire and and Scotland. We can explore the many castles and learn about our turbulent past, visit a whisky distillery where you can see how our famous drink is made, admire amazing scenery, visit historic areas and much much more.

Northern HighLights Pass

North East Scotland
Available as a mobile download or hardcopy card and wallet, the Northern HighLights Pass offers discounted sightseeing providing savings and discounts when visiting some of the “must see, must do” attractions and activities in the region.

Waterside Cottage – Glenlivet

Waterside Cottage, Glenlivet, Bridgend, Ballindalloch, AB37 9BT
Situated in the heart of Speyside on the North East 250 route and on the edge of the Cairngorm National Park, Waterside Cottage is the perfect base for exploring many attractions the Highlands offers.

Cragganmore House

Cragganmore Ballindalloch Banffshire AB37 9AB
Cragganmore House is set in beautiful surroundings in the Cragganmore glen, and is perfectly situated for all your holiday plans, with castles, distilleries, golf courses, beautiful countryside walks and the NE250 drive all close by.

Highland Spirit Tours

88 Woodlands Drive, Lhanbryde, Elgin, UK
Tailor-made whisky tours of well known Speyside distilleries such as Glenlivet, Macallan and Aberlour as well as less familiar distilleries such as Benromach, Ballindalloch and Cragganmore.

The Dowans Hotel

Dowans Road, Aberlour, Moray AB38 9LS, UK
Family run boutique Scottish hotel on Speyside overlooking the village of Aberlour and at the heart of the Malt Whisky Trail.

Aberlour Hotel

The Aberlour Hotel, High Street, Aberlour, UK
Aberlour has a mile long High Street and an attractive square and village green. Situated right in the centre of the village is The Aberlour Hotel.

House of Mulben

House Of Mulben, Keith, Moray, Scotland, AB55 6YH
We host team building days, stag and hen parties and corporate groups along with single visitors or smaller family groups.

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