The Craigellachie Hotel

About The Craigellachie Hotel

Built in 1893 to serve the railway that once connected Speyside's distilleries, the Craigellachie Hotel stands above the confluence of the Spey and the Fiddich, within walking distance of several major distilleries including Macallan and Glenfiddich. It remains one of the best-known addresses on the whisky trail.

The hotel's Quaich Bar holds one of the largest whisky collections open to the public in Scotland, with several hundred bottles ranging from everyday blends to rare single casks, and staff run regular tastings for guests. Bedrooms mix traditional and more contemporary styling across the original building and a later extension.

Dining draws on Speyside beef, game and Spey salmon, and the hotel's central position makes it a natural base for touring distilleries on foot or by short taxi journey, without needing to drive after tastings.