Four distilleries in tiny Speyside town
Rothes is deep in the heart of Speyside and the nearby villages of Aberlour and Craigellachie make this part of Speyside very much a part of the whisky-lovers itinerary.
With four distilleries in the tiny town, you could be excused for spending most of your day here if you want to experience the spirit of Scotland.
The four distilleries in Rothes are:
- Glen Grant
- Speyburn-Glenlivet
- Glen Spey
- Glenrothes
Glen Grant is perhaps the one most people will visit. They have an excellent visitor centre and Victorian gardens.
Standing high upon the hill above the town is the remains of Rothes Castle. Now only a single wall, but its elevated position gives views over the town, and that sense of history you can only get from being ‘inside’ a ruined castle.


Further information
W: https://www.rothesvisitorcentre.scot/Note: All images and text on this site are protected by copyright and should not be copied or reproduced without written consent.
Facilities
Parking on-site or nearby
Children welcome
Cyclists welcome
Motorcyclists welcome
Walkers welcome
Travel itinerary planner
Rothes is in the following sections: Rather than give you a fixed itinerary, here you’ll find details of nearby attractions and links (tags) to help you find activities similar to those at this location. Don’t rush, slow down, go at your own pace and enjoy your experiences fully. You can use this information to help you plan your stay without missing a thing.- Distance from Forres: 22 miles
- Postcode: AB38 7BU
- What3words: chef.smaller.schooling
- What’s nearby: Aberlour, Craigellachie, Dufftown, millbuies
- Tags: fishing, whisky (all areas)