Top Things to do in Moray
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What to do and see in Moray, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Moray, United Kingdom including Glenfarclas Distillery, Cragganmore Distillery, Benromach, Morayvia, Bow Fiddle Rock, The GlenAllachie Distillery, Duffus Castle Gallery, Aberlour Distillery, Elgin Cathedral, The Glenlivet Distillery.
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1. Glenfarclas Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 353 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 448 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 304 reviews
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. Morayvia
Overall Ratings
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 ....!!!
5. Bow Fiddle Rock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Betts95 - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
Great location for photographers! Lovely beach, cool caves and great rock formation! What stunning natural beauty!
6. The GlenAllachie Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 67 reviews
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.
7. Duffus Castle Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 515 reviews
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. Elgin Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 803 reviews
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
10. The Glenlivet Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 790 reviews
As always, the health of our employees, along with our customers and our communities is our top priority. We are therefore temporarily closing The Glenlivet Brand Home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 effective from 14/03/2020. If you have a booking with us over the coming weeks, we would like to offer you the opportunity to re-book or receive a full refund. Simply email us as below. Email: [email protected] We would like to wish all of our staff and customers well and look forward to reopening our doors when it is appropriate to do so. We will continue to issue updates via our website and on our social media channels. Best wishes, The Glenlivet Brand Home Team
Reviewed By M8272OKianb - Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
The visitor experience was excellent - great location and fantastic whisky samples. The tour was most enjoyable, as was the café. The shop also offered an outstanding selection of whiskies and other memorabilia.
