Hidden Scotland
Sign in
Moray.
A bare tree frames a view of Craigellachie Bridge arching over the River Spey, with a bench on the bank.

Itineraries in Moray.

Whisky country and the Pictish trail, stop by stop

All itineraries
An evening by Findhorn Bay and a pint at the Kimberley InnA morningAn evening by Findhorn Bay and a pint at the Kimberley InnMore infoA walk round Sanquhar Loch in ForresA morningA walk round Sanquhar Loch in ForresMore infoThe Bridge of Avon walk from TomintoulA morningThe Bridge of Avon walk from TomintoulMore infoDufftown's Town Walk from the Clock TowerA morningDufftown's Town Walk from the Clock TowerMore infoHopeman beach walk to the Pagoda, with Clashach Cove beyondA morningHopeman beach walk to the Pagoda, with Clashach Cove beyondMore infoThe Tomintoul Country Walk to Queen Victoria's ViewA morningThe Tomintoul Country Walk to Queen Victoria's ViewMore infoThe Giant's Chair walk from Dufftown's Clock TowerA morningThe Giant's Chair walk from Dufftown's Clock TowerMore infoLossiemouth's East Beach and Lossie Forest walkA morningLossiemouth's East Beach and Lossie Forest walkMore infoA walk along the West Beach to Covesea lighthouseA morningA walk along the West Beach to Covesea lighthouseMore infoA walk in Roseisle Forest and along its beachA morningA walk in Roseisle Forest and along its beachMore infoThe Burghead and Clarkly Hill walkA morningThe Burghead and Clarkly Hill walkMore infoRandolph's Leap walk from Logie SteadingA morningRandolph's Leap walk from Logie SteadingMore infoA weathered sandstone arch stands over dark rockpools at the water's edge on the Moray coast.A morningA walk in the Winding Walks at FochabersMore infoThe Hill 99 Trail walk in Culbin ForestA morningThe Hill 99 Trail walk in Culbin ForestMore infoA walk up Cluny Hill to Nelson's Tower in ForresA morningA walk up Cluny Hill to Nelson's Tower in ForresMore infoAberlour to Craigellachie and Telford's Bridge walkOne dayAberlour to Craigellachie and Telford's Bridge walkMore infoCullen to Portknockie and the Bow Fiddle Rock walkA morningCullen to Portknockie and the Bow Fiddle Rock walkMore infoLinn Falls and lunch in AberlourA morningLinn Falls and lunch in AberlourMore infoStone distillery buildings surround a courtyard at Glenfiddich, Moray.A morningA wild sauna on Hopeman East BeachMore infoA white distillery building with a tall chimney stack stands behind evergreen trees at Cardhu.A morningA RIB wildlife trip from Lossiemouth MarinaMore infoA round at Moray Golf Club in LossiemouthOne dayA round at Moray Golf Club in LossiemouthMore infoDune grass frames a wide sandy Moray beach curving toward a distant headland.One dayUp Ben Rinnes, above SpeysideMore infoKnock Hill and an ice cream in PortsoyA morningKnock Hill and an ice cream in PortsoyMore infoA stone arched bridge crosses a river gorge lined with autumn trees in Moray.A morningThe Scottish Dolphin Centre at Spey BayMore infoElgin Cathedral's arched ruins and bell tower overlook a graveyard on a bright day.A morningThe flume and soft play at Moray Leisure CentreMore infoThe Keith and Dufftown Railway and lunch at the SidingsA morningThe Keith and Dufftown Railway and lunch at the SidingsMore infoThe Bin of CullenA morningThe Bin of CullenMore infoA sandy cove glows in evening light beneath rugged cliffs on the Moray coast.A morningDuffus Castle and a coffee at the Kula hutMore infoRooftops and chimneys of a Moray coastal town overlook a beach curving toward distant sea stacks.A morningGordon Castle Walled Garden at FochabersMore infoA surf lesson at Cullen BeachA morningA surf lesson at Cullen BeachMore infoSeabirds circle a fin-shaped sea arch rising from the water off the Moray coast.A morningWinter birds on Findhorn BayMore infoCraigellachie Bridge crosses the River Spey below wooded cliffs, seen from its stony bank.One dayFindhorn Beach and lunch at the Captain's TableMore infoDufftown's castellated clock tower stands at the centre of a quiet crossroads beneath wooded hills.A morningBow Fiddle Rock at sunset and fish and chips in PortknockieMore infoA waterfall drops through a Moray gorge framed by pine and bare trees.A morningCoffee and cake at Logie Steading near ForresMore infoSpeyside Cooperage and lunch at the Spey InnA morningSpeyside Cooperage and lunch at the Spey InnMore infoFindlater Castle, Sunnyside Beach and lunch in CullenA morningFindlater Castle, Sunnyside Beach and lunch in CullenMore infoHopeman and Clashach Cove with the dogA morningHopeman and Clashach Cove with the dogMore infoBrodie Castle and lunch in its Castle CaféOne dayBrodie Castle and lunch in its Castle CaféMore infoElgin Cathedral and afternoon tea at Johnstons of ElginA morningElgin Cathedral and afternoon tea at Johnstons of ElginMore infoCardhu and the SpeyOne dayCardhu and the SpeyMore infoA winter weekend in the CairngormsA few daysA winter weekend in the CairngormsMore infoSpeyside whisky in three daysA few daysSpeyside whisky in three daysMore infoThe Moray coast beachesOne dayThe Moray coast beachesMore infoElgin and Pluscarden: cathedral, mill and abbeyOne dayElgin and Pluscarden: cathedral, mill and abbeyMore infoThe Snow Roads: two passes, three artworks and BraemarA few daysThe Snow Roads: two passes, three artworks and BraemarMore infoCulloden, Cawdor and Nairn: a day east of InvernessOne dayCulloden, Cawdor and Nairn: a day east of InvernessMore infoA Day in Moray Full of SurprisesOne dayA Day in Moray Full of SurprisesMore infoThe Moray Pictish Trail – 50 Miles of Stones, Forts, and Forgotten SymbolsOne dayThe Moray Pictish Trail – 50 Miles of Stones, Forts, and Forgotten SymbolsMore infoSpending the Day in Speyside Whisky CountryOne daySpending the Day in Speyside Whisky CountryMore info

More of Moray.

Spynie Palace's great tower stands beside a smaller ruined wing on open parkland.See and doA ruined cathedral, castles and Pictish stonesA quiet Cullen street leads toward the town's stone railway viaduct at golden hour.Eat, drink and shopCullen skink, seafood and a railway carriage caféA row of harbourside cottages overlooks a sandy beach and stone pier in a Moray coastal village.Where to stayEstate houses and a woodland bothyA turreted stone castle with crow-stepped gables stands at the end of a gravel path, bare trees to one side and mown lawns stretching away from its facade.History and storiesPicts, Macbeth and the whisky glensA multi-arched brick and stone railway viaduct spans a grassy valley in Moray.Getting hereThe trains, the roads and the busesTwo dolphin fins break the calm surface of the sea off the Moray coast.What is on in MoraySomething new from the region every day

Photographs by Johnstons of Elgin and JohnstonsofElgin; Sue Earp, Annie Slizak, Michael Bartsch (Lichtmichl) and Katinka van der Linden via Google