Spirit of Speyside 2026

Alexander Graham Bell Centre Moray College UHI, Moray Street, Elgin

Spirit of Speyside: Distilled returns to UHI Moray in Elgin on 11–12 September 2026, bringing together whisky distillers, gin, vodka and rum producers, craft brewers, and local food makers under one roof across three sessions. Visitors can meet producers, sample drams, cocktails, beers and gins, and discover new favourites. Discovery, Premium and Masterclass passes are available, priced from £40 to £70, each including event admission, a tasting glass and lanyard.

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon

Town Hall 22 Station Road, Findochty

The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon, a live comic radio play, comes to Findochty Town Hall on at 7:30pm. Devised and performed by Stefan Escreet, Peter Macqueen and Claire Webzell, the show invites audiences to join the crew of The Prospero in a swashbuckling adventure against the villainous Captain Starkers. Audience members are encouraged to make sound effects and take part in scenes, with a role for everyone. The event is BYOB and snacks are welcome.