| along the a941 road, this upscale hotel in a stately 20th-century building is 4 minutes by foot from the river spey and 4 miles from the macallan distillery. polished rooms come with wi-fi access, smart tvs and coffeemakers. parking is free, as is breakfast. some feature distinct touches such as 4-poster beds, fireplaces and sofabeds. airy suites offer complimentary whisky, sitting areas and free-standing tubs. other amenities include a modern restaurant serving scottish cuisine, a relaxed cafe and bar, plus afternoon tea and a whisky bar. family rooms, with interconnecting bedrooms, sleep up to 4 guests. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Aberdeen International Airport 1 hr 16
The Keith & Dufftown Railway (10 min) Duffus Castle (25 min)
12th-century castle remains with informational boards detailing its history & dog-friendly paths. The Macallan Estate (8 min)
Guided tours taking in whisky distillery's oak casks and copper spirit stills, plus tasting session. The Malt Whisky Trail (8 min)
National park, highland & coastal whisky tasting tour taking in 9 big-name & boutique distilleries. Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens (21 min)
A family-owned 16th-century castle on a large estate with golf, shooting, stalking and fishing. Balvenie Castle (12 min)
Imposing 13th-century castle ruin with curtain wall and 16th century lodging. No wheelchair access. Craigellachie Bridge (6 min) Moray Firth (23 min)
Ruins of a 14th-century bishop's palace, with a surviving 72-ft. tower & the great hall. The Balvenie Distillery (11 min)
Whisky distillery founded in 1892 with home-grown barley & a team of coopers on site. Elgin Cathedral (16 min)
Picturesque remnants of a 13th-century church with 2 towers, vaulted archways & stone carvings. Speyside Cooperage Visitor Centre (8 min)
Visitor centre for traditional barrelmakers with a coopering exhibition and live demonstration. Gordon Castle Estate (23 min)
Garden, salmon, and history Pluscarden Abbey (28 min)
13th-century monastery, home to Catholic, Benedictine monks who welcome visitors to church services. Cardhu Distillery (15 min)
Guided tours of distillery founded in 1811, detailing whisky making process, plus visitor centre. Glenfiddich Distillery (11 min)
Traditional Victorian distillery tours taking visitors from mash and still houses to tasting room. | 
