Dufftown is a village in the Moray district in Scotland situated 17 miles south of Elgin lying on the River Fiddich. Dufftown is known as ‘The Malt Whiskey Capital’ with seven distilleries erected between 1823 and 1898, it produces more malt whiskey than any other town in Scotland. The settlement was originally known as Mortlach from the Middle Ages. Dufftown was founded in 1817 by James Duff the 4th Earl of Fife and was a planned village set in an area of great historical interest popular with tourists. Morlach Kirk dates back to the 13th century, with a number of carved stones in the vestibule and a carved elephant-stone and a battle-stone in the Kirk-yard. On the north side of town stands the medieval Balvenie Castle, built with some of the ruins of the 15th century Achindoun Castle. In the centre of town there are the 19th century clock tower, now the tourist information centre, a museum, and various shops including a kilt-maker, a hotel and a restaurant. The Glenfiddich Distillery has a Visitor Centre with guided tours and is a major attraction on the Speyside ‘Whiskey Trail’. Dufftown lies at the end of the ‘Speyside Way’ popular with walkers and hosts Highland Games each July.
Attraction
Auchindoun Castle
Balvenie Distillery
Glenfiddich Distillery (The)
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
A Taste of Speyside
La Faisanderie
Tannochbrae Restaurant
The Royal Oak
Sports Clubs
Dufftown & Districk Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Maureen’s Fruit Shop
The Browse Around
Antiques
Places to Stay near Dufftown
Craigellachie Hotel (3.84 miles)
Built in 1893, this country house hotel offers modern day comforts and facilities whilst capturing the charm of yesteryear. Found in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, at the confluence of the Fiddich ... More
Norlaggan (3.95 miles)
We are a small family run Three Star Guest House situated in Speyside, Scotland offering quality assured B&B accommodation We also have a well appointed lounge exclusively for the use of ... More
Aberlour Hotel (4.03 miles)
A traditional, family-run hotel located in one of Scotland's most serene landscapes. With 22 letting bedrooms, each with a high standard of cleanliness, comfort and decor, the Aberlour Hotel is the perfect place to unwind ... More | visit website
Dowans Hotel (4.12 miles)
Set high above the village of Charlestown of Aberlour and overlooking the River Spey, this elegant country hotel is an ideal venue for shooting and fishing, and for whisky-lovers. The Dowans Hotel was built over 100 ... More | visit website
Eastbank Hotel (6.38 miles)
The Eastbank Hotel is found in Rothes, right in the heart of the world famous 'Whisky Trail'. Surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery the hotel is situated in the centre of ... More
Miltown House B&B (6.50 miles)
Miltown House offers modern, comfortable accommodation within a new extension to the old part of the house which dates back into the 1800’s. At Miltown House we are determined to ... More
Cardhu Country House (8.69 miles)
Trochelhill Country House (11.35 miles)
Castle Hotel (12.89 miles)
Mill House Hotel (14.04 miles)
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