Fochabers is a small town in Scotland situated on the Moray coastal route between Buckie and Elgin on the east-side of the River Spey. Fochabers is a tranquil town surrounded by the beautiful scenery and wildlife of the coastal Speyside pine forests. It is a popular tourist destination with hotels and holiday accommodation throughout the area, the town has a variety of shops, places to eat out and a garden centre. Architecturally interesting buildings include the Georgian Church with clock tower dating from 1798, and Gordon Chapel with twin spires, the Folk Museum is housed in an old church in the High Street displaying a large collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Attractions include the Baxter’s Highland village Visitor Centre, which has been the base for the Baxter’s food company since 1868, with the Old Shop Museum, culinary demonstrations, food-tasting, a restaurant and a kid’s adventure playground. The House of Mulben is a farm and an outdoors activity centre with off-road driving, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery, falconry and fishing. Fochabers is a main stopping point on the The Speyside Way; a long distance walking route from Buckie to Aviemore. There are sight-seeing tours, cycle routes and several way-marked walks for all abilities through the pine forests at Culbin, Quarrelwood and Roseisle Forests.
Attraction
Camping
Dentist
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Ben Aigan Arms
Gordon Arms Hotel
Restaurant
Ben Aigan Arms
Gordon Arms Hotel
Haque Indian Restaurant
School
Milne’s High School
Milne’s Primary School
Taxi
Shops
Places to Stay near Fochabers
Skerry Brae Hotel (0.20 miles)
Perched above Moray Golf Course and looking out over the Moray Firth, the Skerry Brae boasts some of the best views of any hotel in the area. With its mixture of excellent location and comfortable ... More | visit website
Trochelhill Country House (2.63 miles)
Mill House Hotel (2.94 miles)
Spey Bay Hotel and Golf (3.95 miles)
Situated right on the sea shore of the Moray Firth very close to the mouth of the River Spey. Own traditional 18 hole links golf course designed by Ben Sayers. Unspoilt area with magnificent views ... More | visit website
Parrandier
The Old Church of Urquhart
(5.52 miles)
Drumbain Croft (6.99 miles)
This refurbished croft house provides excellent , modern and comfortable accommodation for up to 7 guests. It is well furnished with large rooms, and no nearby neighbours. The croft is an excellent base for anyone ... More | visit website
Eastbank Hotel (7.40 miles)
The Eastbank Hotel is found in Rothes, right in the heart of the world famous 'Whisky Trail'. Surrounded by the most breathtaking scenery the hotel is situated in the centre of ... More
Premier Inn Elgin (7.45 miles)
The Lodge Elgin (8.18 miles)
Southbank Guesthouse (8.34 miles)
Southbank is a Georgian town house in the middle of Elgin and the Whisky Trail. It is a few minutes' walk from the town centre's shops and restaurants. The guest house is ... More
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