Fort George
Conceived after the 1745 uprising and the defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie at nearby Culloden that concluded it, Fort George was intended to be a once and for all solution to the threat posed by the Highlands, and the Jacobites in particular.
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Huntly Castle
Huntly Castle, as it stands now, took several hundred years to build. The first structures were built around 1240 by Earl Duncan.
It's name was originally "The Peel of Strathbogie" due to its location along major routes.
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Johnstons
Johnstons Cashmere Visitor Centre and Shop has been independently run since 1797, Johnstons has been making beautiful knitwear, clothing and accessories from the most luxurious wools known to man for over two centuries. |
Loch Ness Jacobite Cruise
Whichever season you choose to visit, a cruise on Loch Ness is a superb way to experience the magnificence of the loch and its stunning attractions, such as the ancient ruins of Urquhart Castle.
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Spirit of Speyside Festival
The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is an established event on the whisky lover's calender! It features around four hundred events over the ten days, ranging from a formal Opening Gala, exclusive whisky dinners, to in depth tours of distilleries not normally open to the public |
Moray Firth Dolphins
The Moray Firth contains a resident population of Bottlenose dolphins in excess of 140 animals, making it the largest such population in the North Sea. These animals are much larger than individuals of the same species in warmer waters elsewhere in the world.
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Spynie Palace
For five centuries, Spynie Palace was the residence of the Bishops of Moray, standing on the edge of Spynie Loch, a sea loch providing direct access and a safe anchorage. |
Moray Firth Boat Charters
Skippered boat charters for up to 5 people, whether you want to go in search of the dolpnins, bird watch or try some sea fishing. |
The Malt Whisky Trail
Speyside is home to more than half of Scotland's working distilleries and boasts the world's only malt whisky trail. Start off at Elgin's own Glen Moray distillery, then wind your way through some of the Highlands' most spectacular scenery and attractive villages and towns as you visit any or all of the distilleries along the way. |
Golf Clubs in Moray
This is the Region where green fees are among the most affordable in the land and where there is not only world class golf by the seaside but splendid inland and parkland challenges to perfectly complement them. Elgin and the Moray Golf club in Lossiemouth spring easily to mind. |
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