Aberlour is at the north
eastern fringe of the Cairngorms National Park and lies on the
famous river Spey and not surprisingly is in prime malt whisk
distillery country. In fact the Aberlour distillery itself is
famous around the world. If you visit this town then you really
should visit the distillery and have a fascinating tour of the
whisky making process.
The
Speyside Way, one of Scotlands long distance paths runs from
Buckie on the coast to Aviemore and runs through Aberlour.
It was originally opened in 1981 and is now becoming very
popular for both those that want to walk the entire 65 miles
and of course those that walk the Speyside in shorter
increments. That part of the route at Aberlour is
particularly scenic and pleasant.
Photo by Edward (wiki)
Many anglers use Aberlour
as their base to enjoy the Speyside fishing experience during
the day and the excellent bars and restaurants in the general
area in the evenings. There are ample shops, restaurants and
other facilities in the area.
The
Aberlour and Strathspey Highland Games are an excellent
spectacle for visitors every year around the beginning of
August. They take place at the Alice Littler Park.
