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Dufftown
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19th century as part of a planned new town settlement. The town has several listed 19th century buildings and serves as a regional centre for agriculture, tourism and services. The town is well known for its whisky-based economy, as it produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and is home to several existing and former distilleries.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dufftown (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Bhainidh [ˈpaləˈvanɪ(j)]) is a burgh in Moray, Scotland. While the town is part of the historic Mortlach parish, the town was established and laid out in the early 19th century as part of a planned new town settlement. The town has several listed 19th century buildings and serves as a regional centre for agriculture, tourism and services. The town is well known for its whisky-based economy, as it produces more whisky than any other town in Scotland and is home to several existing and former distilleries.
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Background
History
Historically part of Banffshire, Dufftown is in the ancient parish of Mortlach (). There is evidence of Pictish settlement in the area and in approximately 566 AD, St Moluag established the first Christian church in the area, the site of the present Mortlach Parish Church. Balvenie Castle dates from the 13th century and is the second oldest building in the area, having been restored by John Comyn, Earl of Buchan and existing in use until 1746 when it was abandoned following the Jacobite Rebellion. The town was established to help develop the Earls estate and provide both housing and employment for soldiers returning home from the Napoleonic War. In 1890, Stephens cottage hospital was…
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- Coordinates
- 57.4450, -3.1280
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB55 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Official site
- www.whisky.dufftown.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dufftown (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dufftown?
- Dufftown is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB55 4AD).
- Is Dufftown free to visit?
- Yes, Dufftown is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dufftown?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB55 4AD. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency.