River Fiddich

The River Fiddich is a right-bank tributary of the River Spey in northeast Scotland. It begins on the eastern slopes of Corriehabbie Hill in Glenfiddich Forest and flows northeast beneath the A941 road. The river passes Auchindoun Castle and turns west near the A920 road at Dufftown. Dullan Water joins the Fiddich on the town’s eastern edge after draining Glen Rinnes. Their combined waters flow northwest, passing beneath the B9014 road near Balvenie Castle and the A95 at Craigellachie before reaching the Spey. The Fiddich’s headwaters include the Burn of Favat and Corryhabbie Burn, which meet at Milltown of Laggan as the Dullan Water. This stream flows northeast to Dufftown, joining the Fiddich just before the whisky town. Several distilleries line both rivers, most notably Glenfiddich. The name Fidach recalls an ancient Pictish province, possibly linked to a pre-Gaelic personal name. Visitors find quiet paths along the riverbanks and views of old castles like Auchindoun and Balvenie. The waterway winds through farmland and forest, with the Dullan Water adding to the scenery. Distillery buildings sit close to the rivers, marking the area’s whisky heritage. The landscape offers gentle walking beside clear streams and rolling hills.