Aberdeen International Airport 1 hr 23
The Macallan Estate (19 min)
Guided tours taking in whisky distillery's oak casks and copper spirit stills, plus tasting session. Cardhu Distillery (25 min)
Guided tours of distillery founded in 1811, detailing whisky making process, plus visitor centre. Elgin Cathedral (4 min)
Picturesque remnants of a 13th-century church with 2 towers, vaulted archways & stone carvings. Biblical Garden Elgin (4 min) The Malt Whisky Trail (19 min)
National park, highland & coastal whisky tasting tour taking in 9 big-name & boutique distilleries. Covesea Lighthouse & Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Heritage Centre (16 min)
Lighthouse and beach Findhorn Foundation (20 min)
Community ecovillage with guided tours & regular events, plus pottery shops, a cafe & nearby beach. Moray Firth (11 min)
Ruins of a 14th-century bishop's palace, with a surviving 72-ft. tower & the great hall. Benromach Distillery (21 min) Elgin Museum (4 min)
Museum established in 1843 with local history, natural history, art & archaeology exhibits. Pluscarden Abbey (16 min)
13th-century monastery, home to Catholic, Benedictine monks who welcome visitors to church services. Gordon Castle Estate (23 min)
Garden, salmon, and history Duffus Castle (13 min)
12th-century castle remains with informational boards detailing its history & dog-friendly paths. Moray Motor Museum (5 min)
This converted mill building now houses a museum dedicated to preserving vintage motor vehicles. | 
