Keith is a town in Moray divided by the River Isla in Aberdeenshire, in the north-east of Scotland situated at the start of the ‘Malt Whiskey Trail’. Keith is well-known as the home of the Keith Kilt School, the only school in the world still teaching the art of kilt-making. ‘Old Keith’ lies on the west of the river and dates back to 1180 when it was used as a cattle-trade centre. ‘New Keith’ was planned and laid out in1755 and is the larger settlement. Historically interesting structures include, the ‘auld brig’ a humped backed single span bridge built over the River Isla in 1609, St Thomas Catholic Church built in 1831 with copper dome and St Ruffus Church built in 1816-19 with lofty clock tower, a fine example of perpendicular Gothic. Keith is a traditional town with large Main Square, a shopping street with a range of shops and amenities. There is a sports hall and an 18-hole golf course. Attractions include the Scottish Tartans Museum and the distilleries in and around Keith including; Glen Keith built in 1960 and Strathisla which has been operating since 1786, it is the oldest legally operating distillery in the Highlands and has a visitor centre and guided tours.
Attraction
Balvenie Castle
Strathisla Distillery
Classes
Dentist
Doctor
Estate Agent
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Commercial Hotel
Crown Inn
Plough Inn
Royal Oak Inn
Restaurant
School
Keith Grammar School
Keith Primary School
St Thomas RC Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
Alpha Taxis
B & B Taxis
Delta Taxis
Isla Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Keith LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Flower Power
Clark's Pharmacy
Harold Stewart
Places to Stay near Keith
Mannoch Hill Cottage (6.93 miles)
Private Cottage ideally placed for Fishing, Golf, Whiskey & Castle Trails, Bird Watching & Touring the countryside. Spacious and flexible accommodation. The cottage is set in 2 acres of private garden and offers a double ... More | visit website
Mill House Hotel (7.47 miles)
Castle Hotel (8.76 miles)
Trochelhill Country House (9.13 miles)
Craigellachie Hotel (9.62 miles)
Built in 1893, this country house hotel offers modern day comforts and facilities whilst capturing the charm of yesteryear. Found in the beautiful village of Craigellachie, at the confluence of the Fiddich ... More
Eastbank Hotel (9.66 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
Cullen Bay Hotel (11.03 miles)
Norlaggan (11.15 miles)
We are a small family run Three Star Guest House situated in Speyside, Scotland offering quality assured B&B accommodation We also have a well appointed lounge exclusively for the use of ... More
Seafield Arms Hotel (11.24 miles)
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One the finest and most popular hotels on the Moray Firth Coast, Scotland. Full of character and charm which sits so well, peacefully and calmly, ... More
Aberlour Hotel (11.40 miles)
A traditional, family-run hotel located in one of Scotland's most serene landscapes. With 22 letting bedrooms, each with a high standard of cleanliness, comfort and decor, the Aberlour Hotel is the perfect place to unwind ... More | visit website
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