Things to do in Moray

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.

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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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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

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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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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Brodie Castle

Craggan Outdoors

Cragganmore Distillery

Dunrobin Castle

Elgin Cathedral

Glenfiddich Distillery

Pluscarden Abbey