Castles · Scottish Highlands
Dufftown
Also known as: Baile nan Dubhach
In or near Aberlour.
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown · 1.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dufftown Castle in the Scottish Highlands, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Dufftown, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the castle is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for your sat-nav is AB55 4AD.
About
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19th century as part of a planned new town settlement. The town has several listed 19th century buildings and serves as a regional centre for agriculture, tourism and services. The town is well known for its whisky-based economy, as it produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and is home to several existing and former distilleries.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The Dufftown Whisky Museum offers insights into the history of whisky making and the lives of whisky smugglers. It features exhibits from local distillers and HM Custom and Excise, including illicit stills and tools used in whisky production.
From the Wikipedia article
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19th century as part of a planned new town settlement. The town has several listed 19th century buildings and serves as a regional centre for agriculture, tourism and services. The town is well known for its whisky-based economy, as it produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and is home to several existing and former distilleries.
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Background
History
Historically part of Banffshire, Dufftown is in the ancient parish of Mortlach (). There is evidence of Pictish settlement in the area and in approximately 566 AD, St Moluag established the first Christian church in the area, the site of the present Mortlach Parish Church. Balvenie Castle dates from the 13th century and is the second oldest building in the area, having been restored by John Comyn, Earl of Buchan and existing in use until 1746 when it was abandoned following the Jacobite Rebellion. The town was established to help develop the Earls estate and provide both housing and employment for soldiers returning home from the Napoleonic War. In 1890, Stephens cottage hospital was…
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- Coordinates
- 57.4450, -3.1280
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Dufftown — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dufftown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Clock Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Whisky Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Picture House
Theatres · 0.1 km
Mortlach Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Mortlach Memorial Hall Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Mary of The Assumption, Fife Street, Dufftown
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Mortlach Distillery
Distilleries · 0.4 km
Mortlach Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
War Memorial, Balvenie Street, Dufftown
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Burial-Ground and Watch-House, Mortlach Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Mortlach Parish Church
Abbeys & priories · 0.7 km
Glendullan Distillery
Distilleries · 0.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dufftown?
- Dufftown is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 4AD).
- What is Dufftown?
- Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19t
- How do I get to Dufftown?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB55 4AD.
- Is Dufftown free to visit?
- Yes, Dufftown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dufftown?
- The nearest railway station is Dufftown, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 4AD.