The Spey

Best known for salmon fishing and whisky production, the restless River Spey is Scotland's fastest, as well as second longest, river and passes through some of the Highland's finest scenery as it weaves its way to the sea from its source in the shadow of the Monadhliath mountains. As well as mighty mountains and ancient forest, the Spey passes the popular settlements of Kingussie, Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Fochabers, Elgin and Portgordon on its jouney to the Moray Firth. There is no better way to discover the wildlife, architecture and history of this area of Scotland than to walk. Whatever your ability walking at high or low level, following tough terrain or level paths the 25 routes in this guide offer something for everyone.