There are many attractions, places to visit and things to do in Moray. Here are a few we would recommend you do during your visit:
Tourism Forums....
The following links are excellant websites detailing the area.
http://www.greaterspeyside.com/
http://www.visitscotland.com/guide/
Whisky Distilleries....
There are over 30 world-famous whisky distilleries located in the Speyside area. Keith is famous for the oldest and most photographed- The Strathisla Distillery. Take a look at the 'Malt Whisky Trail' to find out more.
Forthcoming Events & Festivals....
Spirit of Speyside Festival- is an annual celebration of all things whisky! Fantastic array of education, entertainment, food and obviously drink at the start of May.
Keith Traditional Music Festival- held in various venues in Keith every June.
Speyfest Celtic Music Festival- held in nearby Fochabers every August.
'Coast' Visual Arts Festival- annual celebration of art along the Banffshire coast.
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival- amazing weekend of music, traditional arts & crafts, and weird and wonderful boats held in Portsoy.
Places to eat..
2 Regent Square Keith AB5 55DX tel: 01542888077
Arts cafe located 1 mile from campsite
Strathisla Cafe
46 Regent Street Keith AB55 5EW tel: 01542887388
Award winning fish and chip shop located 1 mile from campsite
Craighursts Restaurant
166 Mid Street Keith t: 01542 882106
Located on Mid Street in the town centre, offering a range of fairtrade coffees and lunchtime menu.
Thirteen Moons Sustainable Cafe and Arts Centre
Mill of Towie
Towiemuir
Cullen
Things to do....
Loch Park Adventure Centre- outdoor pursuits located outside Keith
Keith-Dufftown Heritage Railway- travel to neighbouring Dufftown (the Malt Whisky Capital) from Keith in style!
Spectacular Golf....
http://www.cullengolfclub.co.uk/
Keith Paths Network
The local path network links town and countryside together. The paths are generally quite short and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Primarily promoted for walking, sections of the paths can be enjoyed by others such as cyclists, wheelchair and buggy users. The path network was created by the Moray Local Access Project and Keith & District Heritage Group.
Walk 1: Keith and Fife-Keith Heritage Walk
Walk 2: Dunnyduff and the Den
Walk 3: The Green Roadies
Walk 4: The Denwell / Braehead Circuit
Walk 5: Braehead and Cottage Wood Nature Walk
Walk 6: Auchindachy and Mill of Towie Walks Moray Ways A "one stop shop" to getting out there in beautiful Moray, featuring a comprehensive range of paths and waterways for walking, horse riding, cycling, sailing and canoeing. It contains details of the Isla Way.
http://www.morayways.org.uk/ Know the Code
You now have right of access to most of Scotland's outdoors. You are required to act responsibly in accordance with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Find out more by visiting: http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/
Other Local Walks
The Isla Way is a lovely walk linking the two distillary towns of Keith and Dufftown. In summer months, the walk can be completed in one day and the return journey made on the Keith-Dufftown Heritage Railway.
The Moray Way is a newly formed 95 km walk passing within X miles of Strathisla Campsite. Transportation to and from points on the walk from the campsite can be provided upon request.
The Speyside Way also passes by Strathisla Campsite at Boat o Brig, and transportation to and from Strathisla Campsite can be provided.
Places to visit....
The Speyside Cooperage- 5* Visitor Attraction with tours of a working cooperage.
Spey Bay Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society- marine and wildlife conservation group located at the ever-changing Spey Bay, with talks, cafe and shop.