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Cosy little town... Always smells good... (the whisky from the stills!!)
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Try the whisky!! You'll get fun.
stevieUK Says: Massive company but they still present a really friendly family feel. Free tour (unusual these days) with a tasting after is a must for those who'd like to see a distillery but really don't want to spend a lot...well anything actually! Very professional - six languages...
stevieUK Says: Situated next to the Glenfidich distillery and also part of the Grant family empire (William Grant founded five years after Glanfiddich). The Balvenie tour costs £25, lasts around 3 hours but is worth considering instead of/in addition to the Glenfiddich tour (basic tour for...
stevezero Says: A stone castle was first built on this site in the 13th century on the site of a Pictish fort. Balvenie is an enclosed castle with a massive curtain wall. Despite its fortifications the castle never endured a major siege or battle.Mary Queen of Scots visited here in 1562,...
stevezero Says: Auchindoun Castle stands at the top of a hillside in dramatic scenery overlooking the surrounding hills.It was built about 1480 by Thomas Cochrane, Earl of Mar, a favourite of James III.It still has good architectural detail and it is surrounded by the remains of an Iron Age...
Wesselbaum Says: see the website of"Spirit of Speyside Festival "It´s a full 4-day event with lots of things to do .And we made a lot of themFor example - " The Whisky Game "an 4 country event about whiskysee Photo
AC1 Says: If you are one of the Pipe Band fans, Dufftown Pipe Band invites you to their practice sessions, held every Tuesday at the British Legion and in fine weather in The Square at 8pm after band practise from mid-June to mid-August.
AC1 Says: Dufftown host their Highland Games since 150 years ago. Events include hammer, tossing the caber, tug-o-war, running, jumping, plus a great display of highland dancing and piping competitions.The games are held on the last Saturday in July every year.
AC1 Says: As mentioned in my Dufftown page, this is one place that you will not miss. 99% probability of why you visit Dufftown, is Glenfiddich. Just watch out the opening hours. They are as follows:Weekdays: 9:30am - 4:30pm (excluding Christmas & New Year holidays)Saturdays: 9:30am -...
janettepang Says: This is a fine 13th century castle that was visited by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1562.The castle has been used as TV/Film location & some interesting events you can see in the programme for visitors on certain scheduled dates includes re-enactments & live performances.
janettepang Says: Must visit the Glenfiddich Distillery in Dufftown - it is the home of the Highland single malt Scotch whisky that is distilled, matured and bottled at its distillery.You'll be much rewarded for taking the trouble to go all out there - apart from enjoying scenic Scotland on...
janettepang Says: The Dufftown Highland Games takes place on the last Saturday in July annually since 1892.Highland Games originated in Scotland many years ago, perhaps before Roman and Pictish times when a Chief would organize competitions to find the best bodyguard, runners for couriers,...
La Fasanderie: Local cuisine - with french touch
Wesselbaum Says: really great - in renovated rooms very friendly service Angus SteakThey have a lunch offer at moderat prices
Wesselbaum Says: We are going from Germany by Ryanair to Glasgow-Prestwick and than the motorway north. Leaving the motorway at Aviemore and drove on narrow local streets to DufftownCar rental was done on FTI Germany ( a carbroker ) and we got the brandnew cars from Hertz at the airport €...
AC1 Says: One of the newest and most northerly heritage railway in Scotland. You will enjoy the ever-changing colours and spectacular views as the train runs beside tumbling peat-tinted rivers through rich farmland, past dark green forests and alongside the placid Loch Park. This...
janettepang Says: Not only will this railway lead you to Dufftown from the north, it gives you the added experience of Scotland's newest preserved heritage railway.A single trip is 11 miles, whilst a round trip is 22 miles, taking 1 hour & 28 minutes. Trains run Easter - October (Saturdays...
Glenfiddich Distillery Gift & Visitor Centre: Malt Whisky As Souvenirs?
janettepang Says: Before entering the shop, there's a sort of contained area with old wooden heavy doors with metal latch & this very interesting barrel display with straws on the floor & such ... probably I'm not very good at describing it, but it's a nice picture area for a little...
janettepang Says: Not much really, unless you plan to buy loads of stuff back as souvenirs & want somewhere to stash it in .. if you buy whisky, they are fragile items, but they come in proper cases, so don't worry about that. Anything goes .. casual will be best especially when the weather...
Do a walk with the Speyside Rangers
Wesselbaum Says: Lower your Whisky Level by taking a walking Tour with the Speyside Ranger Service Homepage - " Speyside way "
janettepang Says: I really like this cute little well that says "Haste Ye Back!" not too far away from the distillery I visited. I'm sure it's easy to guess what that means, but if there's any amongst you who's still clueless, it means "come/visit again soon".And just across the road &...
jcots Says: Visit a destillery and see how the people from scotland make their famous whisky.
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Visit a destillery and see how the people from scotland make their famous whisky.
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Going Up The Malt Whisky Trail
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