The Cabrach is a remote and sparsely populated area on the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park, in Moray, North East Scotland.
This hauntingly beautiful area was once a self-sustaining upland settlement but now it has reached a critical point in its long history. With a spiral of depopulation over the last century the cultural heritage and history which makes the area unique are at risk of being lost.
Its history stretches back to the very earliest inhabitants of Scotland and it has a strong sense of place. That distinctive identity is underlined by its name – not Cabrach, but ‘The‘ Cabrach. It is and area of natural beauty with unspoilt views over mountains and heather moors.
The Cabrach has a long and colourful whisky distilling history and was once a legendary haunt of illicit distillers and smugglers. This history has led to the area being regarded as the birthplace of Malt Whisky.
