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Moray & Speyside

The Whisky Capital of the World

The Moray coast and Speyside valley are home to over half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries — including Glenfiddich, The Glenlivet, and Macallan — set against a backdrop of fertile lowland farming, ancient castles, and some of the Highlands' most accessible scenery.

Development

Development in Moray & Speyside

Moray's economy has diversified beyond whisky, with RAF Lossiemouth as a major employer, growing tourism along the Malt Whisky Trail, and food & drink processing centred on Baxters of Fochabers. The Moray Growth Deal is investing £320m in the region.

Key Sectors

  • Whisky Distilling & Tourism
  • Food Processing & Manufacturing
  • Defence (RAF Lossiemouth)
  • Tourism & Heritage
  • Agriculture (grain, soft fruit)
  • Timber & Forestry

Funding & Grants

Moray Growth Deal funding, HIE Moray, Scotland Food & Drink support, Rural Development Contracts, Moray Council business support.

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