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Aberlour, United Kingdom

Aberlour is a town in Moray, Scotland, 12 miles (20 km) south of Elgin on the road to Grantown. The Lour burn is a tributary of the River Spey, and it and the surrounding parish are both named Aberlour, but the name is more commonly used in reference to the village which straddles the stream and flanks the Spey – although the full name of the village is Charlestown of Aberlour.

Type City

Why go

  • Human settlement in Scotland.
  • Known for Aberlour Distillery.
  • Served by Easterton Glider Field.

History

Aberlour is a town in Moray, Scotland, 12 miles (20 km) south of Elgin on the road to Grantown. The Lour burn is a tributary of the River Spey, and it and the surrounding parish are both named Aberlour, but the name is more commonly used in reference to the village which straddles the stream and flanks the Spey – although the full name of the village is Charlestown of Aberlour.

Where to stay

Craigellachie Lodge, Edward Ave, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9ST, United Kingdom · craigellachielodge.co.uk
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102a High St, Aberlour AB38 9QA, United Kingdom · bankhousebandb.uk
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Knockando, Aberlour AB38 7RY, United Kingdom · cardhucountryhouse.co.uk
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Leslie Terrace, Charlestown of Aberlour, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9SY, United Kingdom · visitcraigellachie.com
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Dowans Rd, Aberlour AB38 9LS, United Kingdom · dowanshotel.com
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Victoria St, Speyside Way, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9SR, United Kingdom · craigellachiehotel.com
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10 Victoria St, Craigellachie, Aberlour AB38 9SR, United Kingdom · whiskyinn.com
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Speyside Gardens Caravan Park, 4-5 Home Farm Cottages, Aberlour AB38 9LD, United Kingdom · speysidegardens.com
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A95, Ballindalloch AB37 9AS, United Kingdom · delnashaughhotel.com
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51 New Street, Rothes, Aberlour AB38 7BJ, United Kingdom · stationhotelspeyside.com
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Dunvegan 21, 21 Macduff Pl, Dufftown, Keith AB55 4AA, United Kingdom · dunvegan-dufftown.co.uk
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Broomfield Sq, Aberlour AB38 9QP, United Kingdom · mashtun-aberlour.com
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4 Church St, Dufftown, Keith AB55 4AR, United Kingdom · whiskycapitalinn.co.uk
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3 High St, Aberlour AB38 9QJ, United Kingdom
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Speyside Gardens of Aberlour, Aberlour Gardens, CARAVAN PARK, Aberlour AB38 9LD, United Kingdom
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Muir of Ruthrie, Aberlour AB38 9LT, United Kingdom
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Castleview, Dufftown, Keith AB55 4DY, United Kingdom
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Dailuaine Terrace, Carron, Aberlour AB38 7RG, United Kingdom
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Easterton Glider Field 8.6 mi to the centre
Easterton, SCT, GB
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Easterton Glider Field. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aberlour, United Kingdom. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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