The source of this magnificent and variable river lies to the west of Laggan in the Monadhliath Mountains. Its journey to the sea, at Spey Bay in the Moray Firth, covers a distance of 100 miles but collects the waters from an area much in excess of this. The main tributaries, primarily, are the Truim and the Calder where, after widening into Loch Insh(its most tranquil point)it is joined by the Feshie and Nethy. Below Grantown-on-Spey the river is joined by, among several, the Avon, Aberlour and Fiddich. It flows past the towns of Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Charlestown of Aberlour, Craigellachie, Rothes and Fochabers(known by many as the Whisky Trail)and is the second longest river in Scotland.
The main river is also relatively free from obstructions. Historically, one of the great salmon rivers, net fishing ceased at the end of the 1993 season, and there is now no commercial netting for salmon within the Spey district.
Visitors to the region may fish the Spey on Association water - below are listed the links to the local Association water contact details:
GOLF
For the golfing enthusiast, the Spey Valley is blessed with a number of delightful, challenging and famous courses. Visitors may play Grantown, Nethybridge, Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Craggan courses at special rates whilst visiting the area (course details listed below). Other notable courses include Aviemore, Forres, Inverness and Elgin and for the dedicated golfer, Nairn, The Moray (Lossiemouth) and Royal Dornach provide the opportunity for players to enjoy a particularly memorable round.
The source of this magnificent and variable river lies to the west of Laggan in the Monadhliath Mountains. Its journey to the sea, at Spey Bay in the Moray Firth, covers a distance of 100 miles but collects the waters from an area much in excess of this. The main tributaries, primarily, are the Truim and the Calder where, after widening into Loch Insh(its most tranquil point)it is joined by the Feshie and Nethy. Below Grantown-on-Spey the river is joined by, among several, the Avon, Aberlour and Fiddich. It flows past the towns of Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey, Charlestown of Aberlour, Craigellachie, Rothes and Fochabers(known by many as the Whisky Trail)and is the second longest river in Scotland.
The main river is also relatively free from obstructions. Historically, one of the great salmon rivers, net fishing ceased at the end of the 1993 season, and there is now no commercial netting for salmon within the Spey district.
For the golfing enthusiast, the Spey Valley is blessed with a number of delightful, challenging and famous courses. Visitors may play Grantown, Nethybridge, Carrbridge, Boat of Garten, Kingussie, Newtonmore and Craggan courses at special rates whilst visiting the area (course details listed below). Other notable courses include Aviemore, Forres, Inverness and Elgin and for the dedicated golfer, Nairn, The Moray (Lossiemouth) and Royal Dornach provide the opportunity for players to enjoy a particularly memorable round.