SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS HOLIDAY
Aberdeenshire MALT WHISKEY & 'Fine Tastes'
| DISTILLERY |
TOWN |
ON TRAIL? |
TELEPHONE |
TOURS
/ NOTES |
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| ABELOUR (River
Spey) 5 mile radius including Craigellachie and Rothes |
| Aberlour Distillery |
Aberlour |
no |
+44 (0)1340 871204 |
scheduled |
| Benrinnes Distillery |
Aberlour |
no |
+44 (0)1 340 871215 |
inquire |
| Cardhu Distillery |
Knockando |
yes |
+44 (0)1346 810204 |
scheduled |
| Cragganmore Distillery |
Ballindalloch |
no |
+44 (0)1807 500202 |
inquire |
| Craigellachie Distillery |
Craigellachie |
no |
+44 (0)1340 872970 |
inquire |
| Glenallachie Distillery |
Aberlour |
no |
+44 (0)1340 871315 |
scheduled |
| Glenfarclas Distillery |
Ballindalloch |
no |
+44 (0)1807 500245 |
scheduled |
| Glen Grant Distillery |
Rothes |
yes |
+44 (0)1340 832 103 |
scheduled, Victorian Gardens |
| Knockando Distillery |
Knockando |
no |
+44 (0)1340 810205 |
scheduled |
| The Macallan Distillery |
Craigellachie |
no |
+44 (0)1340 871471 |
scheduled, reservation req'd |
| Speyside Cooperage (oak
barrel factory) |
Craigellachie |
yes |
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scheduled |
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| BALLATER (Royal
Deeside) |
| Royal Lochnagar Distillery |
Ballater |
no |
+44 (0)1339 742273 |
scheduled |
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| BANFF (River Deveron) |
| Macduff Distillery |
Glendeveron, Banff |
no |
+44 (0)1261 812612 |
inquire |
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| DUFFTOWN (River Fiddich) 3 mile radius |
| Balvenie Distillery |
Dufftown |
no |
+44 (0)1340 820373 |
inquire |
| Dufftown Distillery |
Dufftown |
no |
+44 (0)1340 820224 |
inquire |
| Glenfiddich Distillery |
Dufftown |
yes |
+44 (0)1340 820373 |
scheduled |
| Mortlach Distillery |
Dufftown |
no |
+44 (0)1340 820318 |
inquire |
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| ELGIN (Moray) 3 mile radius |
| BenRiach Distillery |
Longmorn |
no |
+44 (0) 1343 862888 |
inquire |
| Glen Moray Distillery |
Elgin |
yes |
+44 (0)1343 542577 |
scheduled |
| Linkwood Distillery |
Elgin |
no |
+44 (0)1343 547004 |
inquire |
| Miltonduff Distillery |
Elgin |
no |
+44 (0)1343 547433 |
scheduled |
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| FETTERCAIRN (Cairngorm springs) |
| Fettercairn Distillery |
Laurencekirk |
no |
+44 (0)1561 340244 |
scheduled |
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| FORRES (Moray) 3 mile radius |
Benromach Distillery
& Malt Whisky Centre |
Forres |
yes |
+44 (0)1309 675968 |
scheduled |
| Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery |
Forres |
yes |
+44 (0)1309676548 |
inquire |
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| GLENLIVET (Livet Water) |
| The Glenlivet Distillery |
Ballindalloch |
yes |
+44 (0)1542 783220 |
scheduled |
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| GRANTOWN-on-SPEY (Spey River) 5 mile radius |
| Balmenach Distillery |
Cromdale |
no |
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inquire |
| Tormore Distillery |
Advie, Grantown-on-Spey |
no |
+44 (0)1807 510244 |
scheduled |
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| HUNTLY (River Deveron) 5 mile radius |
| Ardmore Distillery |
Kennethmont |
no |
+44 (0)1464 3213 |
inquire |
| Glendronach Distillery |
Forgue |
no |
+44 (0)1466 730202 |
scheduled |
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| INVERNESS-NAIRN |
| Royal Brackla Distillery |
Cawdor |
no |
+44 (0)1667 404280 |
inquire |
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| KEITH (River Ide) 3 mile radius |
| Auchroisk Distillery |
Mulben |
no |
+44 (0)1542 860333 |
scheduled |
| Aultmore Distillery |
Aultmore |
no |
+44 (0)1542 882762 |
inquire |
| Glentauchers Distillery |
Mulben |
no |
+44 (0)1542 860272 |
inquire |
| Strathisla Distillery |
Keith |
yes |
+44 (0)1542 783044 |
scheduled |
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| OLD MELDRUM |
| Glen Garioch Distillery |
Oldmeldrum |
no |
+44 (0)1651 873450 |
inquire |
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| FARM STORES & WEEKEND MARKETS (organic, free-range, the best of) |
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| Central to ABERDEEN |
ABERDEEN
FARMERS MARKET, Belmont Street - The 1st & last Saturday of the month 9am - 5pm
Easter
Anguston, Farm shop selling local fruit and produce, nature trails Peterculter just outside Aberdeen
Strawberry
Grange, Home grown strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, veg, herbs, in shop bakery, Peterculter just outside Aberdeen 01224 735769
Cairntradlin Fruit - special variety raspberries and strawberries, may pick-your-own - Kinellar, North of Aberdeen between Aberdeen Dyce Airport and Kintore
Wynford Organic, The best possible organic Aberdeen Angus Beef, North of Aberdeen between Aberdeen Dyce Airport and Kintore
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| Central to BANCHORY (Deeside) |
BANCHORY FARMERS MARKET, Scott Skinner Square - The 3rd Saturday of the month
Clagganghoul. Delicious, proper, free range eggs.
Crannach Hand Baked Bread (organic) Ballater
Deeside Activity Park & Hillside Brewery, farm shop and micro-brewery , between Aboyne and Banchory
Woodend Farm Bakery produces handbaked Duncan's Deeside Shortbread
01330 850616 Banchory
Devenick Dairy & Farm Market Cheese, Cheeses, Yogurts, Cream, Butter, free range Eggs, grass reared Lamb, juicy Tomatoes, Lettuce, Sweet Corn, Rhubarb, fresh Beef, wild Venison, Bacon, garden Vegetables, Preservatives and Chutneys, Puddings and Oatcakes,
Devenick south of Banchory
Finzean Estate Farm - north of Banchory - game in season by pre-order - October to February only 01330 850710
farmshop@finzean.com
Wark Farm, Cushnie, Alford north of Aboyne traditonal breed meats converting to organic
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| Central to BANFF-MACDUFF |
THE FISHMARKET AT MACDUFF - The last Saturday of the month,
Macduff
Nordic Fishing Fishing vessel owners & managers & processors who specialize in sourcing the freshest seafood direct from their own vessels. Moray fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Macduff
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| Central to ELGIN |
ELGIN FARMERS MARKET The Plainstones, High Street, City Centre - The 3rd Saturday of the month 9am - 4pm
Wester Hardmuir Fruit Farm - rhubarb, strawberries, raspberries, red, black and white currants, gooseberries, tayberries, worcesterberries, loganberries, blueberries, brambles, apples, plums and cherries, asparagus,potatoes,carrots,onions cabbage, caulifower, romanesco, broccoli, kale, calabrese, beetroot, broad beans, peas, lettuce, spring onions, shallots. Also (Jul-Sept) enjoy the Amaizing Corn Maze - between Nairn and Forres
Baxter's wordwide brand of soups, preserves, condiments, beetroot, chutneys. Also private-label whisky blends. Visit their restaurant and museum. Fochabers south-east of Elgin
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| Central to ELLON |
ELLON FARMERS MARKET, Neil Ross Square - Each Saturday
The Store, Forvoran - delivery or pick-up of fresh meats, or frozen meals
Loaf Face Cookery Co-op Breads, cakes and preserves- Ellon
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| Central to HUNTLY |
HUNTLY FARMERS MARKET, Huntly Square -The 1st Saturday of the month 9am-1pm
Deans of Huntly Shortbread visitor center.
Huntly
Duncan Taylor Ltd. Whiskies -
Fine Scotch whiskeys including their own label, Huntly
Scottish Fresh
Foods Fresh local free-range chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, eggs and seasonal vegetables,
south of Huntly
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| Central to INVERNESS |
INVERNESS FARMERS MARKET, Eastgate and High Street - The 1st Saturday of the month 9am - 6pm
Connage Highland Dairy Organic hand crafted cheese,
Ardersier near Inverness pantry shop, or delivery
Black Isle Brewery,
Inverness
Castle Moniack Highland Wineries - fruit wines, mead, various jellies, sauces and chutneys,
Inverness
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| Central to INVERURIE |
INVERURIE FARMERS MARKET, Market Place (Town Centre) - The 2nd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm
Mitchells Dairy & Grocery
Shop: Milk, Ice Cream, Oatcakes and Ready-Meals and local produce,
Inverurie
Hatton Crook Farm Deli,
Aberdeen Angus beef, venison, rabbit, pheasant, local Ingrams bacon and ham, the best black and white pudding from Aultbea, locally made bread, eggs, cheese, organic vegetables, preserves, ice cream and even wine and beer.
South of Oldmeldrum
Croft Organics - in-season strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants - Daviot, near Inverurie farm gate sales, please call first 01467 681717
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| Central to PETERHEAD |
PETERHEAD FARMERS MARKET, Drummers Corner - The 1st Saturday of the month 10am - 3pm
Food For Thought Fresh local fruit and veg, free range eggs, dried goods, olives and other deli items- New Deer
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| Central to STONEHAVEN |
STONEHAVEN FARMERS MARKET, Market Square - The 1st Saturday of the month 9am - 1pm
The Castleton Farm Shop - in season strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, Fordoun (south of Stonehaven near Glenbervie Gardens)
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| Central to WEST CAIRNGORMS (Grantown-on-Spey,
Aviemore) |
WEST CAIRNGORMS
FARMERS MARKET Cairngorms Farmers' Market Association - Various venues
throughout Summer.
The Glebe Farm Shop -
Boat of Garten
Cairngorm Brewery Company - limited bottled ales,
Aviemore
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| PRODUCED IN GRAMPIAN, FIND AT STOCKISTS (RETAILERS) & MARKETS |
Hamlyns of Scotland Locally produced oatflakes and oatmeal,
Boyndie south-west of Banff - not open to the public.
Mackie’s of Scotland Mackie’s ice cream and smoothies.
Inverurie - not open to the public.
Walker's Shortbread
Aberlour - not open to the public. But one may visit
Dean's Shortbread in Huntly.
Nicoll’s of Strathmore Jams, jellies, marmalades and honey
Carmyllie near Arbroath (south of Stonehaven not on map)- open
to the public.
Sarah’s Heavenly Fudge Handmade
fudge. Huntly - not open to the public.
Brew Dog Beer - aged in oak whiskey casks.
Fraserburgh - not open to the public.
Cairnton
Farm, 100% pure pedigree Angus beef. Lumphanan near Banchory
The Craigmyle Cheese
Company, organic cheeses Clachnaben - A Caerphilly style cheese, soft and crumbly & Morven – a semi-soft mild cheese which is waxed.
Torphins near Banchory - not open to the public.
Nordic Fishing Fishing vessel owners & managers & processors who specialize in sourcing the freshest seafood direct from their own vessels. Moray fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Macduff near Banff & Inverurie -
Not open to the public but available at Macduff Fish Market. 01467621133
Baxter's wordwide brand of soups, preserves, condiments, beetroot, chutneys. Fochabers near Elgin -
open to the public.
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| LINKS |
http://www.bigbarn.co.uk/
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/support/agriculture/markets/
http://www.taste-of-scotland.com/farmers_markets_scotland.html |
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