📌 Town in Moray
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Dufftown is probably the whisky capital of Scotland, and therefore the world. Although not (quite) on the River Spey, the village is an essential waypoint on Speyside’s Malt Whisky Trail, and home to half a dozen distilleries producing Speyside whisky; world-famous Glenfiddich Distillery and little-known Balvenie Distillery are on the north side of town and both offer tours – though we can’t afford the latter! The village itself is presided over by an attractive clock tower (and one time jail) but otherwise isn’t particularly exciting. Don’t worry – the surrounding hinterland ensures that enjoying a visit doesn’t have to depend on downing drams; there’s also an imposing 13th century castle and a heritage railway taking passengers 11 miles to the town of Keith. The railway station, castle and both the distilleries above are all within a few minutes’ walk of each other (although a little way from the centre) – combine them all for a perfect day out.
🌍 Location
📌 Moray
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NJ 324400
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 57.444924,-3.128436
🚶 After nosing around the village centre, Glenfiddich Distillery, Balvenie Castle and a heritage railway are all a short walk north; our Giant’s Cradle walk also starts nearby.
🚆🚌 The main bus route comes in from Elgin, though there are occasional other routes. A short walk out of town, the Keith & Dufftown Railway is mainly for tourists but can be used to get here from Keith on operating days.
Explore nearby
<1 mi away
>> Balvenie Castle ★★★
>> Glenfiddich Distillery ★★★★
>> Keith and Dufftown Railway (Dufftown terminus) ★★★
<3 mi away
>> Auchindoun Castle ★★★ (2 mi ↓)
