Dufftown

Dufftown

Clock Tower

Introduction

This evening, I am posting information on Dufftown, Scotland’s malt whisky capital. Location is Speyside.

Information

Dufftown is relatively new by Scottish standards, having been founded in 1817. However, within walking distance is Mortlach Church which was founded in AD 566. This church is one of the oldest places of continual worship in Scotland.

Mortlach Church

More facts and information

  • Located about 56 miles east of Inverness.
  • Population is 1667.
  • Home to a  high concentration of whisky distilleries. Names include, Dufftown, Mortlach, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Kininvie and Convalmore.
  • Located between  rivers Dullane and Fiddich and the Conval Hills.
Dullan Water
River Fiddich
  • Home to the Keith and Dufftown Railway, a volunteer run ‘Whisky Line’ which operates between Dufftown and Keith.
  • For the active there are fourteen separate walking paths in and around the village.
Local nature
  • Home to a ‘Whisky Museum’ and Whisky Shop.
  • Well endowed with shops, restaurants, hotels and other accommodations.
  • Dufftown Golf Club is located on the Tomintoul Road.

Overall, an excellent base for touring Speyside distilleries.

Glenfiddich Single Malts
Pictish Cross in Mortlach Kirk Burial Ground. This probably dates from the latter part of the first millennium. The Picts were indigenous peoples who preceded the Scots
Rooftops at Glenfiddich Distillery,
Landscape view
Fife Street
Dufftown Distillery, Scotland
Mortlach Distillery
Clock Tower from Station Road,

More information

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland provides a wide range of information including the Scotch Whisky Industry and Speyside. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.

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