Moray Tourism Destination Development.

Stuart Watts, Manager of Glenfiddich has decided to open the doors of the Glenfiddich Distillery each weekend over the winter period.This is a departure from the usual reduction of seven to five days for the winter period, ( Mid October to Mid March )the decision will delight local businesses and tourists wishing to see the [...]

From Press and Journal 26-9: A whisky festival that showcased the heritage, folklore and culture of Speyside raised almost £1million for Moray’s economy, it emerged last night. Organisers of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, which was held over 10 days in May, revealed more than 375 events attracted about 24,000 visitors – raising more [...]

I was present at the unveiling of the world record breaking, largest whisky bottle in the world by Angus Robertson MP at the Clockhouse restaurant in Tomintoul. Mike Drury of the already world famous Whisky Castle in Tomintoul and Dru McPherson of the Clockhouse restaurant came up with the idea, checked with the organisation and [...]

A multibillion-pound drinks company pledged last night to help Moray become internationally renowned as the home of malt whisky. Diageo’s director of corporate relations, Ken Robertson, told the Press and Journal Speyside’s fame around the world was not generating the expected number of visitors. He has been in talks with Moray MP Angus Robertson about [...]