Rothes Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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The Junction Pool where the Rothes Burn enters the Spey.
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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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A salmon angler's point of view on Junction Pool at Rothes. It's February and the water is fairly cold; still the call of the spring salmon cannot be resisted! With a 15 foot long fly rod in one hand and camera in the other my intention was to show the sport literally from the angler's point of view. Within seconds of this picture being taken a fish did take the fly and if you look at the other pictures in this series you will see the results.
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The Station Hotel

The Station Hotel

4 out of 5
51 New Street Aberlour Scotland
The price is AU$198 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$198
26 Mar - 27 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
The Mansion House Hotel

The Mansion House Hotel

4 out of 5
The Haugh Elgin Scotland
Stay at this boutique hotel in Elgin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (542 reviews)
There was a drip from the upstairs shower when the guest was using it. A bad smell of damp in the room. Overall, not an enjoyable experience

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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The Mansion House Hotel
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside

4 out of 5
Victoria Street Aberlour Scotland
The price is AU$313 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$313
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (350 reviews)
Friendly staff. Helpful. Smooth check in

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside
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The Old Mill Inn

The Old Mill Inn

3 out of 5
7 Brodie Pl Forres Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Forres. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Brodie Castle and Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
Bar was closed

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

The Old Mill Inn
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! (268 reviews)
Everything was fine. Couldnt figure out how to work the dishwasher.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Elgin Museum and Moray Leisure Centre are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Clean room with everything you need for short stay - very much self service which I prefer and was able to extent visit for an extra night quite easily

Reviewed on 12 Mar 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

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

Glen Grant Distillery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Glen Grant Distillery during your travels in Rothes. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Glen Grant Distillery

Activities

Hallowe'en Midnight High Street Graveyard Tour 2018

High Street Graveyard Tour

AU$27
per adult
High Street Graveyard Tour
Royal West End Tour

Royal West End Tour

AU$27
per adult
Royal West End Tour
Speyside Whisky Trail Tour From Inverness

Private Speyside Tour with Glen Moray, Cardhu and Glenlivit

AU$478
per adult
Private Speyside Tour with Glen Moray, Cardhu and Glenlivit
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