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Morayshire

Kula Coffee Hut

A shepherd's hut at Duffus Castle serving barista coffee, speciality tea, hot chocolate and cakes, with local ice cream.

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Welcome

Beside the great grassy mound of Duffus Castle, a green shepherd's hut does a roaring trade in good coffee.

The Kula Coffee Hut serves artisan barista coffee, speciality teas and rich hot chocolate, with fancy pieces and cakes to go with them, all from its little hatch under a big parasol.

The owners take care over where everything comes from. The coffee is roasted just along the coast by Speyside Coffee Roasting Co in Garmouth, the ice cream is Stew 'n' Drew's from Hopeman and the bakes are fresh. The hut has won a Taste Our Best award from VisitScotland.

There are tables under a canvas canopy, and it is a good stop after a climb to the top of the castle mound. The hut opens from Thursday to Monday, from ten until four, but hours can change, so check its Facebook or Instagram pages before a special trip.

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Before you go

Open Thursday to Monday, 10am to 4pm, in Google's current record; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Where
Duffus Castle, IV30 5RH.
Coffee
Speyside Coffee Roasting Co.
Ice cream
Stew 'n' Drew's, Hopeman.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
10am–4pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10am–4pm
Friday
10am–4pm
Saturday
10am–4pm
Sunday
10am–4pm

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Where it is

At Duffus Castle, north-west of Elgin, IV30 5RH.

Close byElgin.
  1. Duffus CastleDuffus CastleThe motte and bailey castle beside the hut.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. Covesea LinksCovesea LinksA nine-hole, pay-and-play links in a cove on the Moray coast between Lossiemouth and Hopeman, run by its owners Andy and Angela.2 miles as the crow flies
  3. Hopeman Golf ClubHopeman Golf ClubA gorse-lined links on the Moray Firth, known for the Prieshach, a par 3 played down into Clashach Cove.3 miles as the crow flies
  4. Weathered rock pools with pebbles lead down to a wave-lined shoreClashach CoveA sandstone cove on the coast nearby.4 miles 8 min by road
  5. Sandy beach curves towards a rocky headland under clear blue skyHopeman East BeachThe beach at Hopeman.4 miles 7 min by road
  6. Moray Golf ClubMoray Golf ClubOld Tom Morris's links of 1889 on the shore at Lossiemouth, with Covesea lighthouse at one end and the clubhouse above the last green.5 miles 7 min by road
Directions
Sandstone clock tower and mercat cross framed by tree branchesAttractionsElgin4.8 miles
Ruined stone castle towers rise among bare trees on a grassy hillAttractionsSpynie Palace5.1 miles
Lion-mermaid statue in top hat stands beneath a rainbow on Elgin high streetAttractionsDandy Lion Statue5.1 miles
Ruined sandstone abbey walls and arches rise above a gravestone-filled cemeteryAttractionsElgin Cathedral5.1 miles
Grassy promenade beside the Firth, stone houses and shops lining the roadAttractionsLossiemouth5.1 miles
Framed landscape painting on stone wall above a leather dining chairRestaurantsThe Drouthy Cobbler5.2 miles
White lighthouse and red-roofed building beyond a small pond and dunesAttractionsSculptor’s Cave5.3 miles
Bookshop interior with shelves of colourful titles and a central display tableShoppingYeadon's of Elgin5.4 miles
Crystal chandelier hangs above set tables with wine glasses in a dark green dining roomRestaurantsOrrin Restaurant5.4 miles

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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the hut, and when each is next free.

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  • Sleeps 38
  • In Elgin
  • 6 miles from Kula
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  • Sleeps 8
  • In Elgin
  • 6 miles from Kula
Check datesThe timber cabin lit at dusk against a pink sky, a hot tub steaming on the deck beside two chairs.Callie Bothy
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Pluscarden
  • 7 miles from Kula
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