Rothes Travel Guide

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River Spey at Rothes, Moray, Scotland.
River Spey at Rothes, Moray, Scotland.
Flood Alleviation Work Not surprisingly, the parts of Rothes which are built on the flood plain of the River Spey are prone to flooding. This is part of an extensive scheme intended to avert future flooding.
Photo by Anne Burgess (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Junction Pool where the Rothes Burn enters the Spey.
Photo by Des Colhoun (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Downstream opposite Lower Arndilly. A salmon fisher is seen as a small dot by the far river bank in the distance.
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The Station Hotel

The Station Hotel

4 out of 5
51 New Street Aberlour Scotland
The price is AU$213 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$213
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberlour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Glen Grant Distillery and The Glenrothes Distillery ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (244 reviews)
The staff were exceptional and made us all feel very welcome. The breakfasts and meal we enjoyed in the restaurant were first class. The bar was a lovely place to spend time and the whiskey knowledge was incredible. The room was very comfortable great water pressure and super comfy bed. Would return ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

The Station Hotel
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

4 out of 5
Victoria Street Aberlour Scotland
The price is AU$283 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$283
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberlour. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (349 reviews)
Hotel Un hotel con muchísimo carácter y calidez. El ambiente es encantador y el servicio muy atento. Y el pan… simplemente delicioso, memorable 🤍 Un detalle sencillo que hizo la experiencia aún más especial. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
Laichmoray Hotel

Laichmoray Hotel

3 out of 5
Maisondieu Road Elgin Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elgin. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (459 reviews)
Great small hotel in Elgin

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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Laichmoray Hotel
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Ground Floor Apartment in Village Location Speyside

Ground Floor Apartment in Village Location Speyside

Rothes SCT
Stay at this apartment in Aberlour. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Glen Grant Distillery and The Glenrothes Distillery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
A Very Nice Apartment in Rothes
This owner has really done a nice job setting up an apartment in the middle of Speyside. Very nice home like touches. Would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Ground Floor Apartment in Village Location Speyside
Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth

Findochty SCT
Stay at this beach holiday home in Buckie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Findochty Harbour and Strathlene Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (265 reviews)
Lovely accommodation, spotless and view from the house is amazing. We had a great time. Amenities were excellent. Would highly recommend people to stay here. Our dog loved having the beach and water so close.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Modern Fisherman's Cottage with Stunning Uninterrupted Views of the Moray Firth
Taigh Mor

Taigh Mor

3 out of 5
179 High St Elgin Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Elgin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Relax and Elgin Museum are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Great room could do with double glazing windows bit noisy at night but apart from that great Place

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Taigh Mor
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Popular places to visit

Much like their scotch, the new visitor center at the Macallan Estate is the perfect blend of new, old, and natural. I highly recommend the tour and tasting. #Culture photo contest

Macallan Distillery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Macallan Distillery during your travels in Aberlour. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Macallan Distillery
Whisky isn't whisky without barrels. The Speyside Cooperage has over 500,000 barrels waiting to be refit for use in the whisky industry. Their visitors centre offers tours to see how this process is done by hand.

Speyside Cooperage

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Speyside Cooperage in Craigellachie. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Speyside Cooperage
Highland views from Cardhu

Cardhu Distillery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cardhu Distillery during your travels in Aberlour. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Cardhu Distillery

Aberlour Distillery

5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Aberlour Distillery during your travels to Aberlour. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Aberlour Distillery

Knockando Woolmill

Find out about the history of Aberlour when you spend time at Knockando Woolmill. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Knockando Woolmill

The Linn Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Linn Falls during your travels in Aberlour. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

The Linn Falls

Activities

Hallowe'en Midnight High Street Graveyard Tour 2018

High Street Graveyard Tour

AU$28
per adult
High Street Graveyard Tour
Royal West End Tour

Royal West End Tour

AU$28
per adult
Royal West End Tour
Speyside Whisky Trail Tour From Inverness

Private Speyside Tour with Glen Moray, Cardhu and Glenlivit

AU$489
per adult
Private Speyside Tour with Glen Moray, Cardhu and Glenlivit
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