With its central location Fochabers has easy access to the "Whisky Trail". With more than half of Scotlands malt whisky distilleries situated in Grampian and the Highlands and eight of the most famous are to be found on the worlds only Malt Whisky Trail.
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Fishing is a wonderful pastime and where better to fish than the Salmon filled Spey. World renowned as the place to fish. The Hotel has its own Rod Room with all facilities. We can also help organising fishing.
Cycling has become popular and many visitors take the opportunity to cycle along the quieter back roads visiting the smaller seaside towns on route.
The Forestry Commission now have a number of Forest tracks for the cyclists around Fochabers.
There are many local castles and abbey's to see including Cawdor and Brodie Castles, the tranquil Pluscarden Abbey and Elgin Cathedral.
Baxters Visitors Centre proves very popular among the tourists as does Johnstones of Elgin quality knotwear shop.