Top Things to do in Moray
10 Museums in Moray That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Moray, United Kingdom including Jonathan Wheeler Art Studio, Morayvia, Fochabers Heritage Centre, Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery, Glenfiddich Distillery, Moray Motor Museum, Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum, Elgin Museum, Findhorn Heritage and Icehouse, The Falconer Museum.
Restaurants in Moray
1. Jonathan Wheeler Art Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
A fine arts company based in the Scottish Highlands dedicated to watercolour paintings. Our studio is located in an ecological house in the Findhorn Community on the Moray Firth. Paintings are published as limited editions and signed editions watercolour prints, and they are on sale on our website. Although our studio is open for visitors most of the year we recommend contacting us via phone or email to check availability (I might be away capturing the great beauties of Scotland!) Original paintings are also for sale and we welcome commissions! For more please visit our website or our Facebook Page If you like my work, please do feel free to drop a note! Thank you!
2. Morayvia
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5.0 based on 233 reviews
If you would like to take the controls of a Sea King Helicopter, or sit in the Navigator's seat of a Nimrod, at Morayvia you can! With a selection of both indoor and outdoor exhibits which you can sit in/climb aboard and touch, there's something for all the family. For up to date opening hours, please check our Facebook page or website.
Reviewed By JESS115A
Amazing day here...the hardwear is fascinating and you can get inside most of the planes and press buttons and imagine you are soaring through the sky..I loved the Russian plane and the Nimrod.....but the best part of the day were the amazing, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, approachable ex servicemen staff...all of whom showed a passion for preserving these wonderful planes and helicopters. The star show at the end was ...bizzare and brilliant ....!!!
3. Fochabers Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By squidgitmidget - Dundee, United Kingdom
There was so much to see in this wee gem of a local area museum, the volunteers were friendly and chatty, I especially loved all the vintage wedding dresses , many of which had the photos of the brides wearing them, my partner enjoyed all the old carriages and traps upstairs, so interesting...and it's FREE!
4. Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
The now defunct distillery is a museum.
Reviewed By Don_G_Wright - Vancouver, Canada
Our Scotland Explorer pass include admission to this historic distillery, so we did our best to make sense of Google Maps and the car GPS and eventually found it. Note to Historic Scotland - better signage and make sure Google is steering potential visitors in the right direction! Once inside, it’s a self-tour with an audio guide. You learn about the art of distilling whisky, and the history of this particular distillery. It was a quiet day, most of the time we had the place to ourselves. At the end of the walk-about, you get a free dram of a local blend, always a good way to end a tour. It was fascinating to see the huge copper tanks and wooden barrels, walk through the various production rooms and buildings, and peek inside the warehouse. By the way, this distillery was built in 1899 and operated, with some slowdowns and stoppages, until 1983. What’s on view is just how it was left on the day it closed. Oh, we also learned the word whisky is derived from uisge beatha, Gaelic for “water of life”. Indeed!
5. Glenfiddich Distillery
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4.5 based on 1,838 reviews
The Glenfiddich Distillery has reopened to guests. Initially we will be operating reduced opening hours, these are Wednesday – Sunday, 09:30 – 16:00. Whilst we work to create a new and exciting tour experience for guests from mid-August, our current offering will include: The Robbie Dhu Terrace A specially created covered patio terrace overlooking the Robbie Dhu Burn will offer: Tea, coffee and cakes: 09:30–16:00 Breakfast: 09:30–11:30 Lunch: 12:00–15:30 Afternoon tea (please allow 24hrs notice):12:00 – 15:30 Whisky Lounge Relax in a leather armchair and enjoy tutored nosing and tastings, tailored whisky flights or bespoke cocktails and mocktails crafted by your personal bartender, available from 10:00 – 16:00 in our new luxury exclusive whisky lounge. Capacity is restricted to 5 groups and over-18s only to ensure an experience to remember.
Reviewed By shawnietlm - Singapore, Singapore
We were treated to the best whisky experience. Starting with the history of William Grant, the intimate tour brought us through the many processes of how whiskey is distilled, aged and we’ve learnt so much from this tour, it was a very well-spent afternoon! We’ve had the chance to taste one of the best single malt whiskey ranging from 12-year, solera 15-year, 18-year, 21-year, 25-year, 26-year and a special treat of a dram of 30-year to commemorate my 30th birthday. The food pairing was amazing and brought a magical experience for our taste buds. Unlike the other distilleries who used state of the art scientific methods to make whiskey, Glenfiddich retained the traditions of wood and differed oak casks to produce their whiskey. The single location also ensured that whiskey produced here is not mixed with other waters, which retains the original Glenfiddich traditions. Definitely a must-see! I would die and come back for the angel share if I must ????
6. Moray Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
***Please note: The Motor Museum is only open from Easter Weekend until the end of October and is CLOSED for winter.*** Based in the centre of Elgin (the capital of Morayshire, close to the Cooper Park), Moray Motor Museum is housed in a light and airy old mill building, part of which dates back to the era of the Cathedral when the Bishops of Moray ruled Moravia, and was used by them as a grain mill. The Moray Motor Museum houses a superb collection of veteran, vintage, classic cars and motorbikes. Most of which are on the button ready to go, added to this are the model cars and automobilia which make this a visit not be missed.
Reviewed By lucyscotty16
This was a great little place to visit and Brian was really informative and advised us on the policies in place to safeguard against Covid and face is information about the cars. There’re are some amazing cars which have achieved highly in events around the world. Our favourite car was the bubble car and my teenage son loved the F4 car. Brian spent time chatting to my teenage son, who we left there to enjoy a longer visit, he’s still talking about the cars and said it was his idea of the best day ever!
7. Lossiemouth Fisheries and Community Museum
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Greenockboi - Livingston, United Kingdom
Wonderful museum to visit to learn and know all about the local history of fishing etc. The museum was closed to the public due to renovations, but the owner allowed us in for a look as we mentioned we were only there for a few days. The owner (didn't catch his name) was an amazing host, very friendly and polite, he was telling us a bit about the fishing boats and also the history of the area and I was amazed of how much has changed over the years. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone to go and take a look at, it takes you back in time and it makes you feel a fisherman yourself!
8. Elgin Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Please note that the standard opening hours listed apply only for the open season ie from Saturday 30th March 2019 to the end of October. However we are open throughout the year by appointment. Work behind the scenes by our volunteers and staff carries on year round. Elgin Museum is owned and managed by The Moray Society, a membership organisation open to all who share its aims. The Museum’s collections are housed in a Category A listed building at the east end of Elgin High Street, Moray, in the North East of Scotland. Here you can see objects from all over the world, with a special focus on Moray, and from all periods of history and prehistory from before the dinosaurs to the present day. Please explore our website to find out more about the Museum: changing exhibitions, school visits, family events, lectures, resources for heritage and collections research, as well as how to hire our beautiful building as a venue for weddings and other special events.
Reviewed By 54clover - Elgin, United Kingdom
Fabulous little museum right in the centre of Elgin, free to enter and lots of really interesting exhibits. How they fit so much into such a small space, I do not know! Lots of events held throughout the season, museum closes for the winter.
9. Findhorn Heritage and Icehouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By CindyLou2013
The Icehouse looks like a door into the ground. What a delightful surprise inside. The displays are life-like and incredibly professional. The life and times and history of the area is just amazing, who knew! They supplied London with their fresh caught salmon in the heydays of operation. Take a minute and sit in the boat to hear REAL stories from the locals-if you can understand them. The volunteer at the desk was just as knowledgeable and enthusiastic with his history as well, being related to generations of Findhornians. Make the time for a stop by. Limited hours so check in advance. A must see to understand and truly appreciate the Moray Firth and Findhorn. Entry by donation so leave some appreciation behind!
10. The Falconer Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By reed256 - Inverness, United Kingdom
Learn about Dr. Falconer after whom the museum is named, a remarkable man. Friend of Darwin and almost the founder of modern palaeontology and geology, naturalist and maker of the tea industry in India. A video in upper room gives a very clear picture of his life and worth. The remainder of the museum is well set out and informative on life and conditions from prehistory to almost the present day covering many aspects of life and local history of around Forres. I hope the museum can be saved for future generations. The lady receptionist was most helpful.
