What to do and see in Moray, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

April 5, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Moray, United Kingdom including Glenfarclas Distillery, Cragganmore Distillery, Benromach, Bow Fiddle Rock, Alpaca Days Out, The GlenAllachie Distillery, Duffus Castle Gallery, Aberlour Distillery, Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery, Elgin Cathedral.
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1. Glenfarclas Distillery

Glenfarclas Distillery Glenfarclas Distillery Ballindalloch, Ballindalloch AB37 9BD Scotland +44 1807 500345 [email protected] http://www.glenfarclas.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 353 reviews

Glenfarclas Distillery

Reviewed By NigelDCapeTown - Cape Town, South Africa

Of all the distilleries visited on Speyside and Islay , this tour was the best . The guide was knowledgeable and informative, the distillery was medium sized and family owned and managed which is refreshing among all the large corporate owned businesses.

2. Cragganmore Distillery

Ballindalloch AB37 9AB Scotland +44 1479 874715 [email protected] http://www.cragganmoredistillery.com
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5.0 based on 448 reviews

Cragganmore Distillery

We’re closed until further notice, following Scottish Government guidance. This includes our tours, retail and all other visitor experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2021, once it’s safe to do so.

Reviewed By LoveTravel548553

Booked a Distillery tour for me and my partner with 7 tastings which was amazing. Firstly it was very easy to book via email. Lauren the person who organised it was very helpful and friendly. Once we arrived onsite we headed into the shop where we took our temperatures for covid and we greeted in a very friendly manner. We were the only people on the tour so it was like our own private tour and tasting. Our tour guide Natasha was very knowledgeable and friendly, and answered all our questions very well while we were on the tour. The tasting was great and it was lovely to be able to taste all the whisky's they had, next to one another, my partner was driving so he even got to take the whisky away in little bottles to try when we got home. Definitely worth a visit!

3. Benromach

Benromach House Invererne Road, Forres IV36 3EB Scotland +44 1309 675968 [email protected] http://www.benromach.com
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5.0 based on 304 reviews

Benromach

Located on the outskirts of the ancient market town of Forres lies Benromach Distillery. From a small and almost lost distillery emerged a single malt withdistinctive qualities reflecting its hand made credentials as well as encapsulating the self-reliance, sophistication and modern values of Scotland today.Established in 1898, the distillery experienced many closures and changes in ownership prior to 1993, when malt whisky specialists, Gordon & MacPhail rescued it. Following an extensive reinstallation project, embracing the distillery's original character, Benromach was officially re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1998.Just three experienced distillers create Benromach using the finest Scottish barley and the purest spring water from the nearby Romach Hills. They personally ensure that only the highest quality spirit is filled into sturdy oak casks before being left to mature at Benromach Distillery for many years.

Reviewed By Nowuries - Colorado Springs, United States

Myself and 8 others on a Rabbie's Tour enjoyed a fabulous distillery tour and tasting at Benromach. Though a small distillery, they truly care about their products, they act like a team/family, and have staff who truly love what they do!! Alec was our guide, and if possible, ask for him--he was witty, had great stories, and spewed passion for the product!! As for the tasting, we got to try 3 expressions, with proper tasting drams, and Alec walked us through each and what made them unique, their main character elements, and how they all tie into the Benromach line. I absolutely love the tour, am a new fan (and member) of Benromach whiskies, and cannot wait to go back with my wife for a more extensive and detailed tasting--it will literally be the first distillery we visit when I return with her to Scotland. They are that good!!!

4. Bow Fiddle Rock

2 Addison Street, Portknockie Scotland
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Bow Fiddle Rock

Reviewed By Betts95 - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

Great location for photographers! Lovely beach, cool caves and great rock formation! What stunning natural beauty!

5. Alpaca Days Out

Mossend Farm, Elgin IV30 8TU Scotland +44 7773 968979 [email protected] http://Www.alpacadaysout.co.uk
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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Alpaca Days Out

Come on an hour-long and family-friendly Alpaca Safari and get up close to the alpacas in their fields. Or, for adult visitors only, what about an Alpaca Trek where you'll learn about alpacas and their fleeces, and then go on a Trek round the farm, through woods, past a lochan and then finish with coffee and cakes in the farmhouse ? We have an Alpaca Farm Shop too. Pre-booking is ESSENTIAL for Alpaca Days Out.

Reviewed By 210alastaird

We made a flying visit to Alpaca Days Out and loved it. It was a warm welcome from Carole and we had a leisurely stroll around the field surrounded by the Alpacas. We learnt so much in a very short time and we were amazed that Carole had names for all the Alpacas. It really is worth a visit to see and learn about these lovely animals

6. The GlenAllachie Distillery

The GlenAllachie Distillery, GlenAllachie, Aberlour AB38 9LR Scotland +44 1340 872547 [email protected] http://www.theglenallachie.com
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

The GlenAllachie Distillery

Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes, in the heart of Speyside, lies The GlenAllachie Distillery (Est 1967). Acquired in 2017, The GlenAllachie Distillery is 100% Scottish owned and managed, making us one of the few independently owned distilleries in Scotland. The most exciting part of rediscovering a brand is learning about the depth, character and quality that lies deep within each cask - we've unlocked an exceptional single malt, do you dare to discover? VISITOR CENTRE OPENING HOURS: October 2020 Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Reviewed By Cwwhisky

Amazing tasting with Graham and Karen. With the unknowns around COVID at the moment we had booked in to do a tour and tasting and had great communication from Karen beforehand. On the day of the tasting we were warmly greeted by Graham and Karen and followed the COVID secure rules. The tasting included 4 drams and a wee glass to take away. Graham ran the tasting and his knowledge was fantastic , guiding us through a virtual tour of the distillery and the tasting of the drams. He was full of whisky knowledge and could answer all our questions. The handmade still & mash tun were brilliant. In the shop the service was equally as friendly and it ended a wonderful visit to the distillery. Would highly recommend a visit.

Elgin Scotland
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

Duffus Castle Gallery

This castle was built in 1140 AD and is the best-preserved example of a 12th-century moat-and-bailey style structure.

Reviewed By cuteangel33 - Elgin, United Kingdom

Duffus castle is loved by kids, a castle ruin that they can climb over and big hills to roll down along with the moat that surrounds it, a great place to visit and take a picnic and kite to on a nice day, parking is ok, although can be busy in the summer months and only a single track road in and out !!

8. Aberlour Distillery

Aberlour Distillery High Street Aberlour, Banffshire, Aberlour AB38 9PJ Scotland +44 1340 881249 [email protected] http://www.maltwhiskydistilleries.com/aberlour/
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4.5 based on 515 reviews

Aberlour Distillery

On July 29th we will be reopening our doors at our home in Speyside. To ensure that you have the best experience during your visit we have introduced some safety measure for all our guests. The main changes you will notice when visiting us are: We will be accepting pre-bookings only and you must call ahead if you wish to visit our shop Strict physical distancing and sanitation measures on-site, please bring your face-covering There will be temperature checks at our site entrance Our tasting experiences have been redesigned to accommodate new guidelines Group sizes limited to 4 for our shop and tastings We look forward to welcoming you back safely.

Reviewed By FCWSoc

Great visit - lovely welcome from Emma and then a great tour and tasting led by Nicola - both were a credit to the place - happy, helpful, enthusisatic and knowledgeable. excellent range of whisky to taste - a great way to spend a morning.

9. Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery

South of Forres, Forres Scotland +44 1309 676548 http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dallas-dhu-historic-distillery
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery

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!

10. Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral King Street, Elgin IV30 1HU Scotland +44 1343 547171 [email protected] http://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/elgin-cathedral/
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4.5 based on 803 reviews

Elgin Cathedral

Elgin Cathedral is now open and we are delighted to welcome you back. Booking in advance is essential. Find out more and book at restarthistory.scot. Elgin Cathedral, also known as the ‘Lantern of the North’ is a majestic, historic ruin situated in Elgin. Elgin Cathedral is one of Scotland’s most beautiful medieval buildings, dating back to the 13th century. Elgin Cathedral has a rich history - it was badly fire damaged in 1390 following an attack by Robert III's brother Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, who was also known as the ‘Wolf of Badenoch’. The two towers of the West Front and the Chapter House are intact and open to the public and the climb is rewarded with magnificent views of the town of Elgin. The top of the tower has an open viewing platform with information boards highlighting the visible landmarks.

Reviewed By Meander272511

A very interesting place lots of history and lots of information about the place there are lots of artefacts of the cathedral around there are approx 3 flights of challenging steps going up into the towers well worth it for the views but not suitable for people with mobility issues instead there is a room at the bottom that has a computer with all the information as is in the towers this is brilliant I want able to do the stairs so used that it was brill. The grounds are well kept and lots of information boards around. The shop is well stocked and the gentleman in was so friendly and helpful. Toilets very clean This is definitely a place to visit

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