Dufftown
United Kingdom
For lunch, we'll head out to Dufftown. A charming little Speyside town with a great assortment of cafes, restaurants, local shops and excellent Whisky shop with over 600 kinds of whisky. We can alternatively have a meal at a unique train station that has been converted to a boutique place to eat. Frequently visited by locals for their home-made bakes, drinks and traditional cuisine.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Dufftown, a quintessential Scottish burgh nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, within the Moray Council area. While Rome may boast its seven hills, the local adage proudly claims that 'Dufftown stands on seven…
Listen in the app2The Clock Tower and Gaol
Standing at the central square of Dufftown, our attention is immediately drawn to the distinctive Clock Tower. Built between 1839 and 1847, this structure serves as the town's focal point and a symbol of its 19th-century…
Listen in the app3Mortlach Parish Church: A 6th-Century Legacy
A short walk to the south of the town center brings us to one of the most historically significant sites in all of Scotland: Mortlach Parish Church. While the present building contains medieval and later additions, the site has…
Listen in the app4Balvenie Castle: 13th-Century Fortress
To the north of the town lies Balvenie Castle, the second oldest building in the area after the original Mortlach site. Dating from the 13th century, this formidable fortress was the seat of the powerful Comyn Earls of Buchan. …
Listen in the app5The Whisky Industry and the 'Seven Stills'
Dufftown's identity is inseparable from its association with the whisky industry. As we walk toward the outskirts of the town, the distinctive pagoda-style roofs of the malt kilns begin to dominate the skyline. …
Listen in the app6Burgh Foundation and Planned Grid
Returning toward the center of the burgh, we can better appreciate the town's planned architecture. James Duff’s design was intended to be rational and modern. …
Listen in the app7Stephens Cottage Hospital and Civic Growth
As the town prospered in the late 19th century, its civic institutions expanded. In 1890, Stephens Cottage Hospital was founded with funds from Lord Stephen, a prominent local benefactor. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our tour of Dufftown concludes back at the central Clock Tower, having traveled through fourteen centuries of history. We have moved from the 6th-century monastic foundation of St. …
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What is Dufftown?
Dufftown is a place in United Kingdom with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 57.4449, -3.1266 |
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