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Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide - 2nd Edition

Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide

The popular travel guide to Scotland's sunshine coast and whisky country

"The guide is perfectly put together. The cover catches peoples eye as well."
Gillian Henry, Crafted in Moray.


"We have found it so interesting even although we have stayed nearly all our lives here, it is a wonderful insight into Moray and Speyside... with lots we still have to explore." Rob & Aileen Stewart


"A couple from London had bought Iona's book and because of that, decided to holiday in the area. Had just travelled from Inverness after taking the Caledonia Sleeper overnight!" Burghead Visitor Centre


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About this book

Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide - 2nd Edition

Moray is Scotland's sunshine region,  where dramatic coastlines meet soft sandy beaches, mountain scenery, and a rich tapestry of wildlife and history.  Arranged in four easy-to-navigate sections, with practical travel tips and local insights to will help you get the most from your time in Moray, the newly updated second edition of Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide is your essential companion for exploring this diverse can captivating corner of Scotland.
Wander through the charming fishing villages of the coastal Laich and try water sports in the sheltered bays and scenic coves. Discover the rich heritage of the inland Laich towns steeped in history dating back to the Picts. Follow the course of the river Spey through whisky country to the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains, visiting fascinating whisky towns, castles, and hidden historic gems along the way. Relax on the beaches of the east coast fishing villages where you discover fantastic antique shops, and award winning ice-cream.
What's inside:
Contains listings for distillery visitor centres, local festivals, wildlife tours, and outdoor activity providers.
Insider tips for travel, scenic walks and cultural highlights.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or a full Scottish adventure, this guide brings Moray’s natural beauty, cultural depth, and warm hospitality to life.
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Accessability

Helping you make the most of Moray

Surfable Scotland

Moray-based Surfable is the country’s first inclusive and fully adaptive surf therapy organisation, delivering memorable experiences along the stunning Moray coastline.

surfable.org.uk

Outfit Moray

All-ability and ASN cycling sessions are developed to give the opportunity for more pupils to try cycling and to develop their independence, confidence and physical skills. Trained staff have a range of bikes, including adapted bikes, for pupils and students to try and receive guidance on their use.

outfitmoray.com/asn-cycling

Lossiemouth Beach Wheelchair

Specially designed wheelchair which can be used on Lossiemouth west beach. Suitable for teenagers and adults with a disability. To reserve the chair, email dto@lossietrust.org with at least 24 hours’ notice of your preferred time (see note on tides, below). The default hire duration is two hours, but this is flexible.

Moss of Bourach

Both the property and swimming pool are accessible for people with disabilities.

Sykes Cottages

Vintage Prints

Inspirational prints of Moray - click on the retailer links if you would like to purchase one.
The first of these prints was used as the cover image for Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide. 

Bow Fiddle Rock

Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch found off the coast of Portknockie which resembles the tip of a fiddle's bow. Formed through a process of coastal erosion, the rock is home to colonies of seabirds, and provides an interesting route for kayakers. 

by Georgina Westley

Bow Fiddle Rock

Bow Fiddle Rock is a natural sea arch found off the coast of Portknockie which resembles the tip of a fiddle's bow. Formed through a process of coastal erosion, the rock is home to colonies of seabirds, and provides an interesting route for kayakers. 

Discover Cullen

Cullen beach

The "Costa del Cullen" is a popular destination and visitors spend many a happy day on this golden sandy beach with its striking rock formations.

Discover Cullen

Cullen

Cullen Viadict now forms part of the Moray Coastal Trail.  Walk or cycle the trail along stunning cliff formations and watch the local wildlife in their natural habitat.

Discover Cullen

Cullen Viaduct

Cullen Viaduct is an unforgettable feature of the town. It towers above the fishing town, framing the scenery and landscape around.

Discover Cullen

Cullen Harbour

Cullen harbour provides moorings for about 25 pleasure, and part-time fishing boats.  Here, you can enjoy paddle-boarding, or just a paddle on the small sandy beach.

Discover Cullen

Duffus Castle

Enjoy a brew with a view from Kula Coffee Hut and explore ancient Duffus Castle. Afterwards pay a visit to nearby St Peter's Kirk.

Kula Coffee Hut

Findochty Harbour

Findochty harbour provides moorings for small fishing craft and pleasure boats. This pretty coastal village is a great location for spotting dolphins and porpoise.

Discover Cullen

Findochty

Findochty is a charming, authentic fishing village with a natural harbour, and a sandy bay. This destination for leisure sailors is also a reminder of the history of the local fishing industry. 


Discover Cullen

Lossiemouth

Coveasea Lighthouse stands on top of the dunes at Lossiemouth's West Beach.  From Easter-October, you can climb to the top of the lighthouse for spectacular views, and visit the nearby RAF and Naval Heritage Centre. Year round accommodation is available in the Lighthouse Keepers Cottages.

by Andrew French

The Lecht

The Lecht is based 2090 feet (645m) above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. Enjoy snowsports in winter and mountainbike trails in summer in the heart of Scotland’s largest National Park, at the top of the pass between Tomintoul and Strathdon. 

Bucketlistpints.com
Dava Way

The Dava Way

The Dava Way is recognised as one of Scotland’s Great Trails and is unquestionably one of the country’s finest long-distance walking and off-road cycling routes. It follows the old Highland Railway line for 24 miles (38 km) between the historic towns of Forres and Grantown-on-Spey.

Bucketlistprints.com

The Moray Coast Trail

The Moray Coast Trail is 50 miles of marvellous landscapes from rugged cliffs, caves and sheltered coves to fishertown harbours and sweeping stretches of sandy beaches. Moray has a coastline alive with wildlife that would be the envy of many other regions in Britain.

Bucketlistprints.com

PRESS REVIEWS

Banffshire AdvertiserPress and JournalNorthern ScotNorthern ScotNorthern ScotEnvoy magazine spring 2022Spotlight on Moray magazine May 2022

Additional Resources

Walking,  climbing, cooking...

Moray Ways

Choose from 41 mapped walks in Moray with a variety of surfaces suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Mostly flat paths, with benches. Choose what suits you best.

Moray Ways

Paths Around Dufftown

A downloadable PDF of walks around Dufftown


UKClimbing.com

Guide to climbing and bouldering on the Moray Coast

 bit.ly/C1imbing

Cullen Skink World Championship

Follow these prize-winning recipes from the international competition -  open the thumbnail in a new window to see the full recipe

Shop Local

Support your local retailer. Buy Moray Speyside: A Travel Guide from

Burghead Chemist, Grant Street, Burghead
West Beach Caravan Park, Hopeman
Kula Coffee, Duffus Castle
Browns Giftware, Queen Street, Lossiemouth
Yeadon's Booksellers, 32 Commerce Street, Elgin
Bijou, 8-10 Batchen Street, Elgin
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin
Morayvia Experience, Kinloss
Brodie Countryfare, Brodie
The Phoenix, 156 The Park, Findhorn
Gordon Castle Cafe & Shop, Fochabers
The Bookmark, 34 Grant Street, Grantown on Spey
The Spey Larder, 96-98 High Street, Aberlour
Ballindalloch Castle, Ballindalloch
Pozzi 4-8 High Street, Buckie
Keith Kilt & Textiles, 147 Mid Street, Keith
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