Aberlours

Aberlours is the plural term used to refer to the people or things associated with Aberlour, a village in Moray, Scotland. It lies on the north bank of the River Spey in the Speyside whisky region, around 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Elgin. The name is of Gaelic origin, with Aber meaning river mouth and Lour referring to the nearby Lour Burn, which flows into the Spey near the village.

The village grew during the 18th and 19th centuries in connection with the burgeoning Scotch whisky industry. A focal point of the area is the Aberlour Distillery, founded in 1826 by James Grant and now owned by Pernod Ricard. The distillery produces several single malt whiskies, including an age-stated line and the cask-strength Aberlour A’Bunadh. Whisky tourism is a notable part of the local economy, with tours and tastings offered at the distillery and at nearby visitor centers.

In addition to distillery activity, Aberlour serves as a service center for surrounding farms and hamlets, and it is connected by roads linking to Elgin and other Speyside settlements. The surrounding countryside features glens, river trails, and forestry used for recreation and grazing. The Aberlour name is also used in reference to entities linked to the town, such as the distillery brand and local heritage sites.