Welcome to Moray Speyside, Scotland’s culinary paradise

Nestled in the north-east of Scotland, this enchanting region boasts a wealth of high-quality culinary delights and a vibrant tapestry of flavours.

From world-famous Whiskies to fresh seafood sourced from the Moray Firth, the region offers a diverse range of delectable experiences. With the ‘Taste of Moray Speyside’ food and drink trail you can now embark on your very own culinary adventure through the captivating landscapes of Moray Speyside.

Immerse yourself in the rich flavours that define Moray Speyside, as you meet passionate producers, sample exquisite beverages, and indulge in culinary creations that showcase the region’s diverse offerings.

Trail Stats:

180 Miles

71 Food & Drink Businesses

28 Towns &
Villages

1 Great Region

Lower Mill of Tynet Farm

Lower Mill of Tynet Buckie AB56 5HJ

Breakfast
Coffee
Home Baking
Shop or Deli
Working Farm

Lower Mill of Tynet is a family farm and shop on the stunning Moray coastline near Spey Bay. It is run by husband and wife team Gordon (Farmer G) and June Whiteford and their 3 children. It is a certified organic mixed farm with dairy cows following a calf-at-foot system, an arable enterprise growing a range of crops including wheat and field peas and producing award-winning brown and white free range and organic eggs.

Opening Hours

Farm Shop: Open 24hrs a day 7 days a week

Fountain Juice Bar

44 Queen Street Lossiemouth IV31 6PN

Café
Coffee

Fresh food, bold flavours! We serve up Buddha Boxes, Salads, Wraps, Smoothies & more that are so delicious you’ll forget it’s healthy! We’re proudly offering plenty of Vegan & “Free From” meals as well as refreshing homemade lemonade, iced lattes, and bubble tea.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Saturday: 9am – 3pm

Glen Moray Distillery

Bruceland Road Elgin IV30 1YE

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Distillery
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience
Whisky Shop

Glen Moray is a small authentic working distillery with bags of atmosphere and real people going about their business – making whisky. We offer a range of distillery tours and whisky tastings, from introductory to in-depth. Our Visitor Centre also includes our coffee shop serving light lunches and soups, delicious cakes and locally roasted coffee. Homemade seasonal specials throughout the year and dogs are welcome in our outside seating area.

Opening Hours

Visitor Centre: 09:00 – 17:00
Monday – Saturday (May – September)
Monday – Friday (October – April)
Coffee Shop:
Monday – Friday

The Glenlivet Distillery

Glenlivet Ballindalloch AB37 9DB

Distillery
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience
Whisky Shop

The Glenlivet Distillery sits in a wild and remote glen with its history laced with drama and intrigue. It’s a tale of grit and graft – of seeing off smugglers, excisemen and copycats – of knowing the importance of home and putting it on the map. This is the single malt that started it all.

Opening Hours

7th March – 1st April / Tuesday-Saturday / 10am-5pm
4th April – 30th April / Tuesday-Sunday / 10am-5pm
1st May – 31st August / Monday – Sunday / 10am-5pm
1st September – 31st October / Tuesday – Saturday / 10am-5pm
1st November – 23rd December / Tuesday-Saturday / 10am-4pm
24th December – 31st December / Closed

Thorabella Farm

Dallas IV36 2RZ

Shop or Deli
Working Farm

We are Thorabella Farm and we sell products solely produced on our family run farm. Water Buffalo, Highland and Pork can all be found in our Produce Shack located at the bottom of our drive as well as honey from our bees and eggs from our chickens. We have recently completed our strawbale holiday cabins so you can enjoy our beautiful scenery surrounded by all our eclectic animals including kune kune pigs, pygmy goats, chickens, ducks and even wallabies- for a stunning getaway.

Cragganmore Distillery

Ballindalloch AB37 9AB

Distillery
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience
Whisky Shop

Cragganmore takes its rock face of a name from the mountain in whose shadow its distillery sits. And this is a whisky with many high approaches and hidden valleys of flavour. Known as the most complex aroma on Speyside, it must also be one of the most delightful because the distillery can’t keep up with demand. From its beautiful Spey Valley location to its unique flat top stills, Cragganmore Distillery is well worth a visit. Book your tour online today to start planning your visit.

Opening Hours

April – October:
Monday – Sunday 10am – 5pm

Cardhu Distillery

Knockando Aberlour AB38 7RY

Cocktails or Mocktails
Coffee
Distillery
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience
Whisky Shop

Discover the warm-hearted spirit of the Speyside home where premium whisky is created, evoking ripe orchard fruit, fresh grass, and mellow cereal. Come experience the warmest of welcomes, the heartfelt embrace of Cardhu. Cardhu Distillery was successfully run by two generations of pioneering women. Helen and Elizabeth Cumming were treasured for their determination, skill, generosity, and loyalty to the community, forever defining Cardhu as a whisky with heart. Book your distillery tour online today or visit the bar, The Tasting Kitchen, to enjoy cocktails, drams, coffees and sharing platters.

Opening Hours

January – February:
Thursday – Monday: 10am – 4pm
March – December:
Monday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm

FEAST @ Tulchan

Tulchan Sporting Estates Schoolhouse, Advie Nr Grantown on Spey PH26 3LP

Café
Gin
Luxury Dining
Traditional Dining

Fabulous food, focusing on using estate produce, be that from the wild, the farm or the garden, to create simple seasonal menus and serve them in a laid-back outdoor, under canvas, setting overlooking the beautiful Tulchan estate. To book email feast@tulchan.com or call 07765077435

Opening Hours

Thursday, Friday & Saturday evenings 6pm til 9pm
Saturday & Sunday lunchtimes – 12 til 3pm

The Bothy Bistro & Bar

16 Grant Street Burghead IV30 5UE

Breakfast
Café
Cocktails or Mocktails
Coffee
Craft Beer
Cullen Skink
Gin
Home Baking
Luxury Dining
Seafood
Street Food
Traditional Dining

The Bothy has been a firm favourite with the Moray foodies for many years and is now in the Good Food Guide. Whether you’re looking for seafood, pizza or just a craft beer or glass of wine, The Bothy is well worth a visit! The team at The Bothy also run Bootleggers Bar & Grill in Hopeman which is only two miles down the Moray Coastal Trail – great when making a day of it!

Opening Hours

Thursday to Sunday from 9am

Bootleggers Bar & Grill

West Beach Hopeman IV30 5RU

Breakfast
Café
Cocktails or Mocktails
Coffee
Craft Beer
Gin
Home Baking
Luxury Dining
Seafood
Street Food
Traditional Dining

Bootleggers Bar & Grill overlooks the magnificent Moray Coast and serves some of the best local produce in a relaxed, family friendly, environment.   The concept at Bootleggers is that food should be admired, tasted and shared so we recommend ordering several different dishes and sharing – like you would at a family dinner.   Bootleggers is in a prime position for dolphin spotting and the frozen margaritas are a must!

Opening Hours

Thursday to Sunday from noon.
Extended opening during the school holidays.

Hopeman Sands Coffee Shop

27 Harbour Street Hopeman IV30 5SJ

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Ice Cream
Shortbread

We’re a family run coffee shop established in January 2023. We serve all freshly prepared food in our coffee shop & provide outside catering. We have over 30 years experience and serve 3 bespoke burgers, including Whisky, Guinness & Haggis, and great afternoon teas. Eat in or take out.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Cullen Bay Hotel

Cullen Buckie AB56 4XA

Cocktails or Mocktails
Coffee
Craft Beer
Cullen Skink
Seafood
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar
Plate of Food
Hotel Bay Window
Double Bedroom

Welcome to the Cullen Bay Hotel, where coastal bliss meets culinary delights. Indulge in locally sourced produce, savouring the region’s flavours from land and sea. With sea views, spot dolphins in the bay and, in winter, be captivated by the dancing Northern Lights. Our idyllic wedding venue offers a picturesque backdrop for unforgettable moments. Embrace the coastal charm and culinary wonders at Cullen Bay Hotel, where nature’s beauty takes center stage.

Opening Hours

Open 7 days a week
Lunch 12 noon – 2pm
Dinner 5pm – 8.30pm

The Macallan Estate

Easter Elchies Craigellachie AB38 9RX

Cocktails or Mocktails
Distillery
Luxury Dining
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience
Whisky Shop
Macallan bottle next to a glass
A Lady pours Macallan into a glass
a plate of fine food

The Macallan Estate offers a range of experiences providing an immersive insight into Scotland’s most iconic whisky, including fine dining and whisky tastings. Enjoy exquisite dining at Elchies Brasserie which serves Scottish produce inspired by our iconic Speyside setting. Savour your favourite Macallan whisky, or try a new expression, cocktail or mocktail, at The Macallan Bar. Here you will be surrounded by stunning views and be able to choose from the widest selection of The Macallan available anywhere in the world. All visits are by advance appointment, ensuring personal service and exceptional delivery to every guest.

Opening Hours

Thursday to Sunday, by appointment only

Maverston Golf Course

Garmouth Road Urquhart IV30 8LR

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking

Maverston Golf Course is located in a tranquil countryside setting on cycle route 1. Our clubhouse offers both indoor and outdoor dining with fantastic views. We are open to both golfers & non-golfers for breakfast, coffee & cake or full lunch.

Opening Hours

8am – 4pm (7 days a week)

The Spey Larder

98 High Street Aberlour AB38 9QA

Coffee
Shop or Deli
Shortbread

Delicatessen shop with a wide range of Scottish and Continental cheeses, charcuterie, and specialist ingredients. A range of food gifts, table linens, fine wines, local gins and whisky.

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm

Craigellachie Hotel

Victoria Street Craigellachie AB38 9SR

Coffee
Craft Beer
Gin
Ice Cream
Luxury Dining
Shortbread
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

The home of Copper Dog Whisky, the Spey Inn serves amazing food and drink in a friendly atmosphere. We only use locally sourced ingredients, expertly prepared by our passionate team.

Opening Hours

12 non -11.30 pm
7 days a week

The Patch

Highlander Park Craigellachie, AB38 9SR

Café
Coffee

Stop by for high quality Barista coffee, cake, cold drinks and savoury bites. Located right next to the Speyside Way and the kids play park.

Opening Hours

Core hours: Thurs-Sun 10-3pm

Craigellachie Lodge

Craigellachie Lodge Edward Avenue Craigellachie AB38 9ST

Breakfast
Luxury Dining
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

Luxury small hotel serving good quality local produce in our on-site restaurant, fully licensed bar, or outside on our terrace. Vast range of whiskies available in our bar. Non-residents welcome. Booking essential.

Opening Hours

Food: Mon-Sat 5-8pm
Bar: Mon-Sun 3pm-late

Hotel 1881

The Square Archiestown AB38 7QL

Luxury Dining
Seafood
Whisky Bar

We are a small, family run (and operated) group of boutique hotels in Speyside that offer stylish accommodation at the very heart of the Malt Whisky Trail, warm and friendly service, a quality drinks and food offering and the opportunity for an experience that you will remember long after you have left us.

Opening Hours

Lunch: 12 noon – 2pm
Archies Bar: 5pm – 9pm
8-course sample menu: 6pm – 8pm
Tuesday – Saturday

Dowans Hotel

Dowans Road Aberlour AB38 9LS

Luxury Dining
Seafood
Whisky Bar

We are a small, family run (and operated) group of boutique hotels in Speyside that offer stylish accommodation at the very heart of the Malt Whisky Trail, warm and friendly service, a quality drinks and food offering and the opportunity for an experience that you will remember long after you have left us.

Opening Hours

Lunch: 12 noon – 2pm
Afternoon tea: 1pm – 4pm
Dinner: 5pm – 9pm Daily

Bakehouse Market

The Bakehouse Findhorn IV36 3YG

Coffee
Cullen Skink
Home Baking
Patisserie or Bakery
Shop or Deli
Shortbread

Local food market with instore organic bakery, fresh food kitchen, fresh produce, pizza selection of artisan local/organic foods and good coffee. Limited O/S seating.

Opening Hours

Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Friday – Saturday: 10am – 7pm

Spey Valley Brewery

Malcolmburn Mulben Keith AB55 6YH

Brewery
Craft Beer
Gin
Shop or Deli

Spey Valley Brewery is Morays original microbrewery brewery. Brewing classic and contemporary beers in the heart of Scotch Whisky Country. Working in collaboration with local distillers, we also produce a range of innovative barrel aged beers, spirits and liqueurs made with local botanicals and Speyside water.

Opening Hours

10am – 4pm daily

Clockhouse Restaurant

The Square Tomintoul AB37 9ET

Café
Coffee
Craft Beer
Home Baking
Luxury Dining
Patisserie or Bakery
Seafood
Shortbread
Traditional Dining

Our chef-driven menu highlights the best of Scotland’s seasonal ingredients in handcrafted dishes, served directly from our kitchen. Enhance your dining with our wine selection or a wee Dram, and save room for our delectable desserts. We provide contemporary, family-friendly Scottish cuisine made with locally sourced Poultry, Beef, Lamb, and Game, as well as fresh Seafood from the Moray Firth and foraged Wild Mushrooms, herbs, and berries from the Glenlivet Estate.

Opening Hours

April to November
11.00am. till 9.00pm.

Benromach Distillery

Benromach Distillery Invererne Road Forres IV36 3EB

Distillery
Gin
Whisky Experience

Experience firsthand how we make our Single Malt Scotch Whisky by joining us on a tour through our traditional distillery. Delve into our history and heritage and let your experienced host immerse you in our handcrafted methods of whisky production.

Opening Hours

Tours bookable online.

Oakwood Cookery School

The Oakwood Forres Road Elgin IV30 8UN

Cookery Class

We offer various themes of recreational cookery classes, using local ingredients & local chefs. Along with adult classes, we offer kids & teens classes, corporate & team building classes. Our classes tend to last 3 hours with hands on and demonstrations.

Opening Hours

Classes bookable online.

Sidings Café

Dufftown Railway Station Dufftown AB55 4BB

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Ice Cream

The Sidings is a unique Café within two former railway carriages at Dufftown Station. Conveniently situated between Glenfiddich and the Balvenie distilleries, ample parking, wheelchair accessible.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
March – October

The Dram Queen

Alton Carron Aberlour AB38 7QT

Whisky Experience

The Dram Queen, Ann Miller, offers inspiring, entertaining, and independent Scotch whisky experiences, sharing her passion, knowledge and behind the scenes expertise. An industry expert, Ann aims to demystify any jargon and enhance your appreciation of all aspects of Scotch whisky. Bespoke experiences, from a range of fascinating topics, including tasting tutorials, are always tailored to each client’s interests and take place in Ann’s Dram Room, or wherever is convenient.

Opening Hours

Monday – Sunday: 10am – 6pm
By appointment only

Lagmore Cafe

Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course by Ballindalloch Distillery Ballindalloch AB37 9AA

Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Patisserie or Bakery
Traditional Dining

Lagmore Café in Ballindalloch Castle Golf Course’s Clubhouse is run by Gemma Duncan and her team and welcomes all visitors, local residents and golfers. Homemade cakes, soups and sandwiches, grazing platters, teas, coffees and soft drinks are served in a beautiful setting. A perfect culinary stop on the banks of the Avon River, among 150-year-old trees and with marvellous views of the surrounding purple heather-clad hills and native birch woods.

Opening Hours

Sunday – Friday
(Closed Saturday)
10.00am – 4.00pm

Ballindalloch Castle Tearoom

Ballindalloch Castle Ballindalloch AB37 9AX

Ballindalloch Castle Tearoom is run by Gemma Duncan and her team, who perform miracles in their tiny kitchen, in which they produce an apparently-endless supply of hearty soups, freshly made sandwiches, delicious cakes, scones and traybakes. A perfect culinary stop to complement a visit to Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens.

Opening Hours

Sunday – Thursday
(Closed Friday and Saturday) 10.00am – 5.00pm
(last admission: 4.00pm)

Strathisla Distillery

Seafield Avenue Keith AB55 5BS

Distillery
Whisky Experience

The home of Chivas, Strathisla – Speyside’s iconic and oldest Distillery. Come to the oldest distillery in Speyside to learn more about Strathisla single malt whisky, which has been distilled here since 1786. Traditional and charming from the outside, and equally intriguing and beguiling inside, signs of tradition are everywhere. Witness how our whisky is made, join one of our tours, or take part in our unique hands-on ‘Chivas: The Blend experience’.

Opening Hours

Summer: Monday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Tours available year round. Book online.

The Aberlour Hotel

87 High Street Aberlour AB38 9QB

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Gin
Home Baking
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

Family run Hotel with coffee shop, bar, restaurant and outside seating area. Family and dog friendly in the heart of Speyside in the picturesque village of Aberlour. Locally sourced produce all home made & why not try our world award winning Cullen with a twist.

Opening Hours

7am-12pm daily

Whisky Capital Inn

4 Church Street Dufftown AB55 4AR

Breakfast
Cullen Skink
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

Classic Food with a Speyside Twist. Open to guests and public alike, the Whisky Capital Inn serves a great range of pub favourites in a smart, relaxed environment. Speyside has world-famous reputation for food and drink, and our menu comes backed by a first class selection of single malt whiskies, gins, lagers and wines, sourced locally where possible. Open every day. Lunches served from 12.00pm-3.00pm. Evening meals served from 5.30pm (last orders 8.15pm)

Opening Hours

Opening Meals – 12 noon till 3pm / 5.30pm till 8.30pm
7 days a week

Mackenzie & Cruickshank

1 Greshop Road Forres IV36 2GU

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Garden Centre
Home Baking
Patisserie or Bakery
Shop or Deli

Mackenzie & Cruickshank – the home of the perfect scone! An award winning family run garden centre featuring “The Potting Shed”, a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. Whether it be a hearty cooked breakfast, a light lunch, or a tasty coffee with a homemade cake or scone, there is something for everyone at M&C. The friendly team are always happy to serve you!

Opening Hours

Garden Centre:
Monday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Coffee Shop:
Monday – Sunday 9am – 4pm

Speyside Coffee Roasting & Café

Kirk Cottage South Road Garmouth IV32 7LU

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Patisserie or Bakery
Shop or Deli

We serve in-house roasted Brazilian coffee, Colombian Decaf, and a range of hot/cold beverages, bacon rolls, pastries, and tray bakes. Our menu includes homemade soup, toasted paninis (available until 2.30 pm). Ideal for refueling on the Moray Coastal Path, our café offers indoor/outdoor seating, disabled-access toilets. Freshly roasted coffee can be purchased as beans or ground. Try our unique barrel-aged whisky coffee, a collaboration with Glen Moray.

Opening Hours

Open: Wed – Sun April to Oct
(closed Sundays Oct to April)

Avva Scottish Gin

10 Chanonry Road N Elgin IV30 6NB

Distillery
Gin

Small batch award winning craft gin, made in the heart of Speyside. Avva Scottish Gin & Liqueurs are all crafted under one roof, hand bottled and distilled.

Opening Hours

Shop: 10am – 4.30pm, Tuesday – Saturday
Tastings: Bookable online

Orrin Restaurant & Bar

2-6 South Street Elgin IV30 1LE

Luxury Dining
Seafood

Celebrating the finest ingredients for an exceptional and relaxed dining experience in the heart of Moray. From lunch & Wednesday live music evenings, prix fixe menus to evening a la carte & tasting menus, we create beautifully crafted dishes, seeking out the best seasonal produce, with a passion to delight and share our love of incredible food.

Opening Hours

Wed 18:00-23:30
Thurs 12:00-23:30
Fri/Sat 12:00-00:30
Sun 12:00-17:00

Speyside Tours

Norheim Church Street Dufftown AB55 4AR

Distillery
Gin
Home Baking
Shortbread
Whisky Experience

Speyside Tours provides a Dufftown Distilleries Walk. The walking tour includes whisky and local food pairings. Food samples include homemade cakes, gourmet chocolates, artisan cheeses and locally smoked salmon. As well as the whisky walking tours Michelle provides foraging tours. They can culminate in your own gin distilling session or you can forage only!

Opening Hours

14:00 – 20:00 daily

Brodie Countryfare

Brodie By Forres IV36 2TD

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Gin
Home Baking
Ice Cream
Shop or Deli
Shortbread
Traditional Dining

Discover the perfect day out at Brodie Countryfare, one of Scotland’s top independent department stores. For the food lover the family restaurant provides the ideal opportunity for a speciality coffee, delicious home baking or a meal with family & friends. Every dish is freshly prepared on the premises using the finest local ingredients. The Foodhall & Deli stocks the finest selection of Scottish produce as well as an array of delicacies from around the world.

Opening Hours

9am – 5pm (9.30am Sundays)
Our closing times change to 5.30pm on 1st June until End October

Weavers Restaurant

Johnstons of Elgin Newmill Elgin IV30 4AF

Breakfast
Café
Cullen Skink
Home Baking
Traditional Dining

Our Five Star VisitScotland restaurant is nestled inside one of Johnstons of Elgin’s oldest buildings. The comfortable 191-seater eatery regularly welcomes guests from all over the globe, offering premium Scottish food and drinks and exceptional standards of service. At Weavers Restaurant, we choose only the finest locally sourced ingredients, including fresh North Sea langoustine, exclusive-recipe pork sausages and locally grown salad. We are proud holders of VisitScotland’s Taste our Best Award.

Opening Hours

Open 7 days, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Logie Steading

Logie Steading Dunphail Forres IV36 2QN

Café
Coffee
Shop or Deli
Working Farm

Logie Steading is home to a collection of independent shops and artisan businesses including an acclaimed cafe and farm and garden shop, both using our own home-grown speciality Longhorn beef and speciality meats as well our Logie blend of locally-roasted coffee and other delicious produce from across the region. We’re in a beautiful setting in the Findhorn Valley with gardens and river walks to enjoy your farm shop picnic or a wander and a stop at the cafe.

Opening Hours

Summer months: 10am – 5pm.
Winter months: 10am to 4pm.
7 days a week
Jan and Feb: Thurs to Sun.
Please note some businesses may vary.

Catch 79 Seafood Bistro

79 Clifton Road Lossiemouth IV31 6DP

Seafood

Fresh, locally sourced seafood, with plenty of non fish options too. Cooked with love and presented beautifully. Paired with our gorgeous wines and locally sourced gin, beer and whisky.

Opening Hours

Wednesday – Saturday 17:00-22:00
Sunday 12:00-15:00 & 17:00-22:00

Stotfield Hotel

Stotfield Road Lossiemouth IV31 6QS

Breakfast
Coffee
Gin
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

Our restaurant offers a wide variety both to hotel guests and non residents. Advance booking advisable to ensure table availability.

Opening Hours

Dinner: 5pm until 9pm (Mon – Sat,
restaurant closed Sun)
Please note hours can vary.

The Kimberley Inn

94 Findhorn Forres IV36 3YG

Craft Beer
Gin
Seafood
Traditional Dining

Bar and restaurant, with a warm and friendly atmosphere, specialising in Scottish produce and seafood with a variety of local drinks.

Opening Hours

12 noon – late daily

Glenallachie Distillery

Aberlour AB38 9LR

Distillery
Shop or Deli
Whisky Bar
Whisky Experience

One of Scotland’s few independently owned and managed distilleries, Glenallachie is led by industry veteran, Billy Walker, who boasts an astonishing 50-year tenure in whisky. Nestled at the foot of Ben Rinnes, the distillery lies at the heart of Speyside, with a focus upon quality over quantity. Come along and meet our friendly and welcoming staff. We have 5 tours a day which can be booked in advance on line or drop in to visit our shop and try some of our award winning whiskies in the wonderful bar and outdoor area.

Opening Hours

Monday – Sunday: 10am to 5pm (April to October)
Mon – Saturday: 10am to 5pm (Nov to March)

Sunninghill Hotel

Hay Street Elgin IV30 1NH

Breakfast
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Gin
Ice Cream
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

Family Run Hotel with lively whisky Bar and restaurant providing freshly prepared local fare.

Opening Hours

Dinner: 5pm – 8.30pm
7 days a week
Sunday Lunch: 12 noon – 1.45pm

Threaplands Garden Centre

Lhanbryde IV30 8LN

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Garden Centre
Home Baking
Shop or Deli
Traditional Dining

Threaplands is a destination not to be missed with a friendly table service restaurant seating up to 240. We offer scratch made cooking and baking using some of the finest Scottish ingredients. Our barista coffee will set you up for a browse around our extensive garden centre and gift shop.

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last orders 4.45pm

Christies Garden Centre & Restaurant

The Nurseries Fochabers IV32 7PF

Breakfast
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Garden Centre
Home Baking
Shortbread
Traditional Dining

Our 4 star restaurant, The Teapots, serves food all day from 9am until 4.30pm, seven days a week. It is incorporated into our large garden centre and outdoor play garden offering a day out for all ages.

Opening Hours

9am – 4.30pm
7 days a week

Isla Bank House B&B

Seafield Avenue Keith AB55 5BS

Luxury Dining

We prepare home grown / locally sourced home cooked classic meals for residents and pre booked non residents in the dining room of our licensed B&B. Isla Bank House is the historic former mill owners house set in 2.5 acres of private land. We grow our fruit and vegetables in our Walled Garden and use them in our cooking.

Opening Hours

Evening meals served to guests from online menu. Non residents can book a table and eat at Isla Bank House
Dinner served from 6.30pm daily, last dinner time 7.30pm

Bijou Elgin

10 Batchen Street Elgin IV30 1BH

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Shop or Deli

70 seat sit in coffee shop. We only use the best produce from local suppliers and we specialise in soups, light lunches, cakes and coffee. Everything made fresh in house daily.

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Last sit in food orders 3.30pm

Pozzi Buckie

8 High Street Buckie AB56 1AQ

Breakfast
Café
Coffee
Home Baking
Ice Cream
Shop or Deli

20 seat sit in coffee shop / food on the go destination. Light bite menu featuring morning rolls, sandwiches, in house bakery, great coffee and local gelato. Always made from fresh daily! WI/FI – Charging points available.

Opening Hours

Monday – Saturday: 7am – 4.30pm
Last sit in food orders 3.30pm

Seafield Arms Hotel

17-19 Seafield Street Cullen AB56 4SG

Breakfast
Coffee
Cullen Skink
Gin
Luxury Dining
Seafood
Tapas
Traditional Dining
Whisky Bar

The Seafield Arms Hotel is a 4 star luxury boutique hotel with accommodation and dining facilities. The Grant Dining room is our fine dining – a la carte restaurant, Bar 19 serves bistro/bar food and The Garden @ Bar 19 serves tapas. All dishes are produced with the highest quality of local ingredients and prepared by our talented team of chefs. Our award winning Cullen Skink with a twist was crowned ‘World Champion’ in 2023.

Opening Hours

Dining hours: 12 noon – 8pm daily

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

A96 Fochabers IV32 7PQ

Café
Coffee
Craft Beer
Cullen Skink
Gin
Home Baking
Shop or Deli
Shortbread
Traditional Dining

If you are looking for fresh food, beautiful gardens with a natural children’s play area and a unique shopping experience, look no further. Gordon Castle’s Walled Garden has been awarded Garden of the Year, its Cafe is multi award winning and its shop has many products that are totally unique to Gordon Castle.

Opening Hours

Garden open 7 days a week: 10-4
Café & Shop: Wed – Sun: 10-4 (7 days a week on select days in high season)

The Admirals

6-7 Jubilee Terrace Findochty AB56 4QA

Coffee
Cullen Skink
Gin
Seafood
Traditional Dining

The Admirals Restaurant and Bar, situated along the beautiful North-East Banffshire Coastline of Scotland, in a small fishing town near Buckie serving quality food at a reasonable cost.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Saturday:
Lunch: 12 noon – 2pm
Dinner: 5pm – 8pm
Sunday: 12.30pm – 2.30pm, 5pm – 7pm

Windswept Brewing

Coulardbank Industrial Estate Unit B 13 Lossiemouth IV31 6NG

Brewery
Craft Beer

An award-winning independent craft brewery in Lossiemouth, Moray with a Taproom bar, shop and tours.

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
Friday: 10 am–8 pm
Saturday: 12–8 pm
Sunday: Closed

Ballindalloch Distillery

Ballindalloch AB37 9AA

Distillery
Whisky Experience

Nestled deep in the beautiful Spey valley, Ballindalloch has been the home of the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. The latest addition on the Castle Estate is Ballindalloch Single Malt Distillery. You can book a tour and tasting to learn how our production has a clear commitment to tradition. Our Single Estate process means we control every aspect of whisky making – it’s Ballindalloch through and through. We craft our whisky in a way that generations past would have recognised.

Opening Hours

Tours bookable online.

Badenoch’s Bar

178-182 High Street Elgin IV30 1BA

Cocktails or Mocktails
Coffee
Gin
Street Food

Badenochs was launched by Nathan and Ashlyn who both share a strong passion for great drinks, amazing service and even better times. Badenochs serves a variety of dishes. From our very own Baddies Smashed Burger served in a brioche bun, to our Sesame Pork Belly Bites smothered in a sticky glaze, from our Small Plates section. Badenochs is where you and your friends need to be. It’s our mission to make sure your visit is incredible.

Opening Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday & Sunday: 12pm – 12am
Friday & Saturday: 12pm – 1.30am

WDC Scottish Dolphin Centre

Spey Bay Fochabers IV32 7PJ

Breakfast
Café