The 9 Best Specialty Museums in Moray, Scotland

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.

The now defunct distillery is a museum.

***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.

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.

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.

The Dufftown Whisky Museum provides a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of whisky making in days gone. It also gives a fascinating insight into the lives and times of whisky smugglers. Many of the exhibits were provided by local distillers as well as HM Custom and Excise. These include illicit stills as well as other tools and equipment used for whisky manufacture in times gone by. Open during the Summer Mon ~ Fri 13:00 - 16:00 also some mornings from 10:00 - 13:00.

Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre is your gateway to the rich natural and cultural heritage of our amazing area. The centre provides visitors with information and advice personally tailored to your authentic Scottish experience. Our VR experience will transport you to a whisky smugglers hideout and along the smuggling routes used to transport the golden liquor to market. Our new exibition tells the stories behind objects such as the Tomintoul Coat and local residents such as Brookie the Blacksmith. So whatever your interest or reason for visiting our area be sure to stop by Tomintoul & Glenlivet Discovery Centre.