Aberlour, unofficially named 'Charlestown on Aberlour' is in Moray in the North East of Scotland mid-way between Inverness and Aberdeen. It is in the Spey Valley, at one side is the Cairngorm Mountains and in front, some 20 miles away, is the Moray Firth coastline.
Aberlour is famous for it's two main industries - Shortbread and Whisky. The Walker family has been producing shortbread in Aberlour for over a century and there are over 50 whisky distilleries within a 15 mile radius of Aberlour. Also salmon fishing? and the Orphanage which was built in 1882 but closed in 1967.
Aberlour is situated on the River Spey, which is in itself an attraction for fishermen seeking salmon and tourists requiring a peaceful and enjoyable holiday. The area is set in spectacular scenery and has a great history.
Charlestown of Aberlour is quite a small town with several distilleries and many places of interest. The area surrounding the former railway station has been attractively landscaped and is now the Alice Littler Park.
HISTORY
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