클래신다로크 최고의 라이딩 경로

Photo 27, my first visit in 1992 (by motorbike). Photo 30 the same place exactly 30 years later in 2022 (if the sequence of pictures remains)

Nice salmon and trout river

Less than 50m from a rather splendid pub.

to go this way, you will have to navigate potentially 2 locked gates at either end of the quarry. And the quarry looks very busy (I ended up going through on a sunday, so no traffic). Not ideal at all.

Once used as a prison, the three story tower is now the local tourist information.

Visited on a Saturday, and the ruin was surprisingly big once inside with many stairs and rooms. Limited parking, but there is also way-marked paths from Dufftown, so can be incorporated into a longer walk. The ruin is maintained by Historic Scotland.

Huntly’s most popular attraction is the castle but the town itself is well worth a wonder. It's on the Speyside Whisky trail. The river Deveron flows just to the north and the Nordic Ski centre is here. The Castle just north of the town was first built in 1190 to guard the rivers crossing point. The castle has been further fortified and extended over the years. in 1602 the castle had an extensive makeover in the French style, much of this architecture remains in the ruins today.

Perhaps one if the best known Scottish Whisky brands in the world, a visit to Glenfiddich is worthwhile. A very well kept distillery in the heart of whisky country. It is currently £20 for the basic tour, but more enhanced options are available. Check their website for up to date information. There are several other distilleries and the Speyside Cooperage nearby!