from along the Way
News Date 23rd June 2008
Repairs now completed to the Spey Bay to Fochabers section, and the diversion has been removed. Thanks for your patience.
News Date 12th March 2008
As you can see from this photo, because of recent flood damage the Speyside Way is no longer passable - indeed it no longer exists - for a section between Spey Bay and Fochabers.
A temporary by-pass has been waymarked round the washed out area - take care, since further flooding may cause furthe,r more extensive damage.
News Date 17nd November 2007
The Visitor Centre has closed for the winter, re-opening April 2008. You can still buy our DVD, Maps and Guides through the Moray Council Online Shop. The DVD makes a great Xmas gift!
News Date 2nd May 2007
The Speyside Way Visitor Centre in Aberlour is now open for the summer season. New amongst our 'on sale' items for 2007 are our 'Fly-thru' DVD and a new edition of the Rucksack Reader.
News Date 22nd November 2006
The Speyside Way Visitor Centre and Ranger Service have been awarded a 'Highly Commended' accolade at the recent Northen Lights Tourism Awards event in Aberdeen, in the 'Visitor Experience' category. Winner of the category was Crathes Castle.
News Date 15th November 2006
A new edition of the 'Rucksack Reader' guide to the Speyside Way is being prepared, and is expected to appear in the shops in March 2007. Watch this website for details, or visit http://www.rucsacs.com/books/ssw/ for the latest news.
News Date 21st June 2005
The brand new opened its doors to the public on June 15th. Although still under development, there are some striking exibits on Speyside wildlife and cultural heritage, including a video of the days of steam on the Strathspey Railway. Open 7 days per week, 10am to 5pm.
News Date 8th April 2005.
The public consultation on the proposed extension of the Speyside Way to Newtonmore is now closed. A report will appear on this site in due course.
News Date 30th November 2004
The Speyside Way offices and visitor centre have now moved from Craigellachie to Aberlour (see news date 25/03/04 below). The new building, an extension of the former Aberlour Railway Station, became operational 0n the 29th November. New interpretaive facilities will be designed and installed over the winter, and will open to the public in time for the summer of 2005. The postal address of the new facility is The Speyside Way Visitor Centre, Old Station Building, Aberlour, Banffshire AB38 9QP, other contact details remain unchanged.
