Elgin Cathedral Ruins

Things to do in Moray

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Use our guide to discover the best things to do in Moray

With a great collection of museums and plenty of walks, there are so many superb things to do in Moray. 

Moray is a beautiful region of North Scotland, bordering the magnificent Highlands.

The area is famous for being one of the best places in Europe to spot dolphins. The Moray Firth inlet is a fantastic destination for wildlife watching; otters, killer wales and dolphins are often spotted.

A visit to Moray would not be complete without a trip to the Glenfiddich Distillery. Explore the production process behind the renowned single malt whisky, or take part in a malt master class.

There are many historical attractions in the area to unearth, each with its own fascinating history. The luxurious 17th-century Brodie Castle and the ruins of Elgin Cathedral are among the finest examples.

Use our guide to discover even more great things to do in Moray.


Images by sobolevnrm; Michael McCarthy;JThomas

 

  • Brodie Castle

    Brodie Castle

    Brodie
    Forres
    IV36 2TE

    01309 641371

    An elegant and unusual rose-coloured castle dating back to the 16th-century, Brodie Castle showcases a remarkable art collection, surrounded by idyllic formal gardens.

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  • Craggon Outdoor

    Craggan Outdoors

    Craggan Golf Course
    Grantown-on-Spey
    PH26 3NT

    01479 873283

    Award-winning outdoor activity centre, offering one of the widest ranges of activities available across the Highlands, from a beautiful Speyside location at Grantown-on-Spey

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  • Cragganmore Distillery

    Cragganmore
    Ballindalloch
    AB37 9AB

    01479 874715

    Attractively placed beside the River Spey, this unique and fascinating distillery produces fine whisky that’s known for its complexity and character.

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  • Dunrobin Castle

    Dunrobin Castle
    Golspie
    Sutherland
    KW10 6SF

    01408 633177

    Dunrobin Castle is Scotland’s northernmost great house and the Northern Highlands’ biggest with 189 rooms. The Earls and Dukes of Sutherland lived in Dunrobin Castle, one of Britain’s oldest continuously occupied residences, since the early 1300s.    

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  • Elgin Cathedral Ruins and Graveyard

    Elgin Cathedral

    King St
    Elgin
    IV30 1HU

    01343 547171

    Regarded as one of Scotland’s most impressive pieces of architecture, Elgin Cathedral is referred to as the ‘Lantern of the North’ due to its astounding beauty.

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  • Glenfiddich Distillery

    Dufftown
    Keith
    AB55 4DH

    01340 820373

    One of the last independent distilleries left in Scotland, here you can discover how the world’s best-selling single malt whisky has been made since 1886.

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  • Plusgarten

    Pluscarden Abbey

    Pluscarden
    Elgin
    IV30 8UA

    01343 890257

    Established in the 13th-century and still inhabited by monks, the picturesque Pluscarden Abbey is the only British monastery remaining that is still used for its original purpose.

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