Our Speyside Guidebook
Food scene
Located on Balvenie Street just past the clock tower. A 5 minute walk from the "York Street Retreat", open daily for breakfast and lunch!
Coffee Pot
7 Balvenie StreetLocated on Balvenie Street just past the clock tower. A 5 minute walk from the "York Street Retreat", open daily for breakfast and lunch!
The family run business sells delicious ice-cream, waffles and coffee, reasonably priced, its well worth a visit!
26 locals recommend
Portsoy Ice Cream
24 Seafield StThe family run business sells delicious ice-cream, waffles and coffee, reasonably priced, its well worth a visit!
Enjoy a bite to eat in Sidlings Café located at the station, famous for their afternoon cream teas, delightful sandwiches and delicious selection of cakes! All enjoyed in an old re-styled train carriage.
Sidings Cafe
Enjoy a bite to eat in Sidlings Café located at the station, famous for their afternoon cream teas, delightful sandwiches and delicious selection of cakes! All enjoyed in an old re-styled train carriage.
Sightseeing
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
Duff TownTake a walk to Glenfiddich Distillery, enjoy the grounds, book on for a tour, explore the visitors shop or enjoy a wee dram (or a coffee!) in the plush surroundings of the whisky lounge.
41 locals recommend
Glenfiddich Distillery
Take a walk to Glenfiddich Distillery, enjoy the grounds, book on for a tour, explore the visitors shop or enjoy a wee dram (or a coffee!) in the plush surroundings of the whisky lounge.
You can walk down a path to reach the castle, or walk along the costal path for 25 mins to the lovely secluded sandy beach and exploring the rock pools.
6 locals recommend
Findlater Castle
You can walk down a path to reach the castle, or walk along the costal path for 25 mins to the lovely secluded sandy beach and exploring the rock pools.
The sandy beach at Cullen is a great spot for a walk, flying a kite, or just sitting on a sunny day. The beach is directly next to a golf course and you can walk by the side of the course and up onto the cliff for a great view of the bay.
21 locals recommend
Cullen beach
The sandy beach at Cullen is a great spot for a walk, flying a kite, or just sitting on a sunny day. The beach is directly next to a golf course and you can walk by the side of the course and up onto the cliff for a great view of the bay.
Near Lossiemouth you'll find Covesea Sculptors Cave, walk down towards the lighthouse and beach, explore the caves along the beach & skim stones into the sea!
23 locals recommend
Lossiemouth East Beach
Near Lossiemouth you'll find Covesea Sculptors Cave, walk down towards the lighthouse and beach, explore the caves along the beach & skim stones into the sea!
The Findhorn Ecovillage is a community project based near the village of Findhorn. The project's main aim is to demonstrate a sustainable development in environmental, social, and economic terms.
The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn Community
505 East WhinsThe Findhorn Ecovillage is a community project based near the village of Findhorn. The project's main aim is to demonstrate a sustainable development in environmental, social, and economic terms.
Located in the town of Keith, head down Dunnyduff Road, take a right onto Edindiach Rd and park on the roadside. Keep walking straight until you reach slight bend and head downwards into a wooded area, crossing the bridge and you will find the waterfall.
Dunnyduff Wood
Located in the town of Keith, head down Dunnyduff Road, take a right onto Edindiach Rd and park on the roadside. Keep walking straight until you reach slight bend and head downwards into a wooded area, crossing the bridge and you will find the waterfall.
Take a walk up Meikle Balloch Hill to the top and get some fantastic views of the landscape. The walk could take 1 – 2 hrs.
Meikle Balloch Hill Car Park
Take a walk up Meikle Balloch Hill to the top and get some fantastic views of the landscape. The walk could take 1 – 2 hrs.
Take a walk up to the castle from the "York Street Retreat", you can walk along the road, or take a walk down Albert Place, through the play park heading into the woods. You’ll see the castle from the top of the hill. You can walk down towards the castle past the field of highland cattle.
25 locals recommend
Balvenie Castle
Castle RoadTake a walk up to the castle from the "York Street Retreat", you can walk along the road, or take a walk down Albert Place, through the play park heading into the woods. You’ll see the castle from the top of the hill. You can walk down towards the castle past the field of highland cattle.
Fishing
No need to book unless you would like some tuition, just go to the lodge for your permit and some friendly advice about the best flies and tackle to use, plus rods and nets are available for hire.
Glen of Rothes Trout Fishery
A941No need to book unless you would like some tuition, just go to the lodge for your permit and some friendly advice about the best flies and tackle to use, plus rods and nets are available for hire.
Family Adventure
Craggan Outdoors is an outdoor activity centre with lots of outdoor activities to choose from, such as canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, bushcraft, high ropes and many more!
25 locals recommend
Craggan Outdoors
Craggan Outdoors is an outdoor activity centre with lots of outdoor activities to choose from, such as canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, archery, bushcraft, high ropes and many more!
During the summer months, this is a lovely walk from the house. Just head through Dufftown to Mortlach Distillery, heading over the bridge towards the river. The Fairy village is ran by a lovely Dufftown resident who creates this magical place in the woods for visitors to enjoy.
Dufftown Fairy Village
During the summer months, this is a lovely walk from the house. Just head through Dufftown to Mortlach Distillery, heading over the bridge towards the river. The Fairy village is ran by a lovely Dufftown resident who creates this magical place in the woods for visitors to enjoy.
During the winter months, this is a great place to try out your skiing or snowboarding skills. Hire is available on site and there's a café to warm your toes and grab a hot snack after a few hours on the slopes.
13 locals recommend
Lecht 2090
Lecht RoadDuring the winter months, this is a great place to try out your skiing or snowboarding skills. Hire is available on site and there's a café to warm your toes and grab a hot snack after a few hours on the slopes.
Take a walk to the Keith & Dufftown Heritage Railway, jump on a train and enjoy a scenic ride to local towns along the way.
21 locals recommend
The Keith & Dufftown Railway
Take a walk to the Keith & Dufftown Heritage Railway, jump on a train and enjoy a scenic ride to local towns along the way.