Speyside Cottages

30/07/2026

A great night out for all the family, great dancing, you’ll be taught the steps so no worries there and a really great raffle 😃

🎻 SUMMER CEILIDH'S KEY POINTS 🎻

Our first Summer Ceilidh is almost here and we can't wait to welcome you! Here's everything you need to know...

🎶 The evening begins at 7.30pm with two pipers opening the evening from The Dufftown Pipe Band.

🎟 Tickets available on the door (Cash Only)
You can also buy your tickets online in advance.

🍻 Bar available throughout the evening – please support the Memorial Hall by purchasing your drinks there. You are not permitted to brink any other drinks into the event.

🎁 Don't forget our fabulous raffle!
£1 a strip (Cash Only) with lots of amazing prizes kindly donated by local businesses and our wonderful community.

👣 Never been to a ceilidh before?
No problem! Our friendly band and local dancers will guide you through every dance, so just come along and join in.

💃 Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and we'll see you on the dance floor!

👇More details below- this is the first of 4 Ceilidh's 👇

29/04/2026

A recommended stop when in town, serving delicious food now too at The Stillman Bar and Restaurant Dufftown

24/04/2026

A tremendous dining addition added to the town - can’t wait to enjoy it 😀

A simple, fresh homemade menu to start….

31/01/2026

A great day out 😀

We are delighted to share that the Balmoral Castle grounds, Gift Shop, and restaurant are now open to visitors. From now until 22nd March, we will be open on selected days between 10:00 and 16:00.

During this time, general admission to the grounds is free of charge, making it an ideal opportunity to enjoy a peaceful walk, explore the Gift Shop, or relax and warm up with a visit to the restaurant.

For full details of our opening days and times, please visit: https://balmoralcastle.com/visiting/opening-times

14/11/2025

A great new option when visiting

The Macallan invites guests to an unforgettable experience on Friday and Saturday evenings to celebrate the spirit of new beginnings. Their A Night on Earth Experience takes you on a two-hour journey through storytelling, whisky, and tradition, marking the close of one year and the promise of the next.

Guests will enjoy a rare glimpse behind the scenes, learn about The Macallan’s famous wood story, and savour a sample of their latest release, A Night on Earth: The First Light, a sunrise of flavours crafted to honour the year ahead.

This limited edition experience runs on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7pm until the end of February, and is a wonderful way to round off your Speyside stay with warmth, reflection, and exceptional whisky.

Booking is essential via The Macallan website. https://www.themacallan.com/en/experience-the-macallan/distillery/a-night-on-earth-experience-2025

Please note that The Macallan distillery will close for visits on 17th December, reopening for private experiences on 19th January, and public tours from 23rd January 2026.

21/09/2025

A superb stop when in town and I’m in line for trying the pumpkin 🎃 spice and hot chocolate options 😊

16/04/2025

A great journey and experience when in town

It’s that time of the year, Spring has sprung and that means that the historic Keith & Dufftown Railway is back on track from 5th April – and it’s one of Speyside’s best-kept secrets.

Run entirely by passionate volunteers, this charming old railway offers Friday–Sunday journeys through breathtaking countryside, from Dufftown to Keith, with stops including the picturesque Drummuir, where you can hop off and enjoy a scenic walk and visit the loch.

If you’re visiting during the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, don’t miss the Dram Dram Train – drams, stories, and stunning views are all included. Be sure to ask one of the volunteers why the angels were extra thirsty along this route…

The line runs until September, with special trips at Halloween and Christmas too.
Plan your ride here: keith-dufftown-railway.co.ukhttps://keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk/
or find them here on FaceBook:

You can walk to the station from The Tannochbrae, and stop in at Glenfiddich or Balvenie Distillery on the way back.