Keith

Keith is a market town serving the local agricultural industry – the annual agricultural show is held every August.

It boasts one of the oldest bridges in Scotland, this being the ‘Auld Brig’, a packhorse bridge built in 1609, and now close to the Town Station. Scotland's only post-Reformation saint, John Ogilvie, was born here in 1579.

Where to visit

STRATHISLA DISTILLERY

With its distinctive pagodas, cobbled courtyard and picturesque buildings, Strathisla Distillery is arguably the most beautiful distillery in Scotland. It was founded in 1786, and as such is the oldest operating distillery in northern Scotland.

It produces the Chivas Regal blended whisky and offers a range of tours and tastings.

Photo credit: “Scotland - Keith - Strathisla Distillery” by Hannes Hiller, CC BY 2.0

KEITH AND DUFFTOWN RAILWAY

A short walk through Keith takes you to the Keith and Dufftown railway station. This independent heritage railway uses railcars to transport visitors through the wooded valley scenery to Dufftown.

Dufftown is known as the malt whisky capital of the world – being the largest exporter of whisky from Britain. The town not only has two excellent distilleries to explore but also has its own castle.

See our Guide to the Keith and Dufftown Railway.