Speyside
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Strictly speaking, Speyside is the region surrounding the Spey River, but to most people the name is synonymous with the whisky triangle, stretching from just north of Craigellachie down towards Tomintoul in the south, and west to Huntly. Indeed, there are more whisky distilleries and famous brands concentrated in this small area (including Glenfiddich and Glenlivet) than in any other part of the country. Running through the heart of the region is the River Spey, whose clean clear waters play such a vital part in the whisky industry and are home to thousands of salmon. At the centre of Speyside is the quiet market town of Dufftown, which along with nearby Craigellachie makes the best base for a tour of the distilleries.
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