Guidebook for Rothes & surrounding areas
Food Scene
Extensively renovated by a well respected local family, offering extraordinary fresh food and over 500 different whiskies!
14 locals recommend
The Station Hotel
51 New StExtensively renovated by a well respected local family, offering extraordinary fresh food and over 500 different whiskies!
The Craigellachie Hotel
Speyside WayDowans Hotel & Restaurant
Dowans RoadThe Bothy
16 Grant StSnug and rustic vibes with delicious local fresh food!
Bridge45
20 Clifton RdLovely food and next to the seaside!
Kimberley Inn station
Fab little shepherds hut, located right beside the beautiful historic Duffus Castle, serving hot drinks and fancy pieces!
Kula Coffee Hut
Fab little shepherds hut, located right beside the beautiful historic Duffus Castle, serving hot drinks and fancy pieces!
Planta Cafe & Eatery
3 Batchen StreetTastes as good as it looks - delicious!
A cosy, chilled vibes cafe with the best selection of healthy, whole foods, bakes, juices, smoothies and hot drinks!
Manna
A cosy, chilled vibes cafe with the best selection of healthy, whole foods, bakes, juices, smoothies and hot drinks!
Bootleggers Bar & Grill
Delicious food, drinks with a beautiful sea view and beach surroundings
Spice of India
Awarded the winner of the Curry Restaurant of the year 2023 - enjoy!
Hotel 1881
Parks & Nature
A wonderful short woodland walk talking you to the beautiful Linn Falls. Great spot for a picnic too!
14 locals recommend
Linn Falls
A wonderful short woodland walk talking you to the beautiful Linn Falls. Great spot for a picnic too!
Ben Aigan
Wonderful views from the top!
A very popular hill walk, spectacular valley views and a summit taking in much of northeast Scotland!
25 locals recommend
Ben Rinnes
A very popular hill walk, spectacular valley views and a summit taking in much of northeast Scotland!
A beautiful river walk where the River Findhorn is squeezed through narrow rocks!
8 locals recommend
Randolphs Leap
A beautiful river walk where the River Findhorn is squeezed through narrow rocks!
Cove Bay
A serene little spot along the coast.
Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve
Surrounded by mountains offering an abundance of trails, munros and lochs to explore and wildlife to spot!
123 locals recommend
Cairngorms National Park
Surrounded by mountains offering an abundance of trails, munros and lochs to explore and wildlife to spot!
Rothiemurchus
3 mile/ 5k circular route around Loch an Eilein with a ruined island castle located in the middle-ish!
41 locals recommend
Loch an Eilein
3 mile/ 5k circular route around Loch an Eilein with a ruined island castle located in the middle-ish!
Stunning loch with sandy beaches, water sports and surrounded by mountains! What's not to love?!
81 locals recommend
Loch Morlich
Stunning loch with sandy beaches, water sports and surrounded by mountains! What's not to love?!
Millbuies Country Park
A941Serene and peaceful circular route around Millbuies Loch.
Speyside Way, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38, UK
Sightseeing
A very picturesque historical bridge crossing the River Spey in Craigellachie. A lovely spot to relax and practice your stone skimming skills. The bridges looks beautiful lit up at night too.
13 locals recommend
Craigellachie Bridge
River SpeyA very picturesque historical bridge crossing the River Spey in Craigellachie. A lovely spot to relax and practice your stone skimming skills. The bridges looks beautiful lit up at night too.
Elgin Cathedral
King StreetExplore the ancient hill top castle located remotely, just outside Dufftown, with amazing country side views.
7 locals recommend
Auchindoun Castle
Explore the ancient hill top castle located remotely, just outside Dufftown, with amazing country side views.
An ancient ruin conveniently located right next to Glenfiddich's Distillery & Visitor Centre - worth a short walk up before or after your distillery tour.
25 locals recommend
Balvenie Castle
Castle RoadAn ancient ruin conveniently located right next to Glenfiddich's Distillery & Visitor Centre - worth a short walk up before or after your distillery tour.
One of Scotland’s finest motte and bailey castles. A perfect spot for a picnic or why not grab a hot drink and a fancy piece from the new Kula Coffee Shepherd Hut!
If you hang around long enough, you might see some Typhoon planes flying over head.
15 locals recommend
Duffus Castle
One of Scotland’s finest motte and bailey castles. A perfect spot for a picnic or why not grab a hot drink and a fancy piece from the new Kula Coffee Shepherd Hut!
If you hang around long enough, you might see some Typhoon planes flying over head.
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
A96Covesea Skerries Lighthouse
Bow Fiddle Rock
Findlater Castle
Spey Viaduct Walk
Spey Viaduct WalkShopping
A delicious deli with a selection of fine wines, whiskies, cheeses and local produce.
16 locals recommend
The Spey Larder
96/98 High StA delicious deli with a selection of fine wines, whiskies, cheeses and local produce.
A gem of a shop with a quirky and unique selection of stationary with some items being sprinkled with a local touch 🤗
Pencil Me In
A gem of a shop with a quirky and unique selection of stationary with some items being sprinkled with a local touch 🤗
Essentials
Co-op Food - Aberlour
91 High StAsda Elgin Superstore
Edgar RoadOpen 24hrs also has cash points and a fuelling station.
Rothes Pharmacy
26-28 High StLocal pharmacy
Dr Gray's Hospital: Accident and Emergency Department
Pluscarden RoadArts & Culture
Glenfarclas Distillery
Glen Grant Distillery Visitors Centre
Elgin RoadStrathisla Distillery
Seafield AvenueGlenfiddich Distillery station
The Balvenie Distillery
Cardhu Distillery
Glen Moray Distillery
Bruceland RoadBenromach Distillery
Invererne RoadDallas Dhu Whisky Distillery
Mannachie RoadBallindalloch Single Malt Distillery
Cragganmore Distillery
Glenlivet Distillery station
Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre
Duff TownEverything Else
Police Scotland
31/33 Moray StPolice station
Walkers Shortbread Bakery Shop
99 High St