Cragganmore distillery Cragganmore distillery Cragganmore is a Scotch whisky distillery situated in the village of Ballindalloch in Banffshire, Scotland. The distillery was founded in 1869 by John Smith on land leased from Sir George Macpherson-Grant. The site was chosen by Smith both for its proximity to the waters of the Craggan burn and because it was close to the Strathspey Railway. Smith was an experienced distiller, having already been manager of the Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfarclas and Wishaw distilleries. The Strathspey Railway is now disused and forms the Speyside Way long-distance walking route. Cragganmore was marketed by United Distillers under their "Classic Malts"
Lothian Schools Strathspey and Reel Society - winning the orchestra competition. However, the orchestra has won this 3 times, and is now recognised as one of the top strathspey and reel societies in Scotland. The Lothian Schools Strathspey and Reel Society has hosted many "Fiddlers' Rallies" all over Scotland - the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, the Whitehall theatre, Dundee, and most frequently in Falkirk Town Hall where there is a Youth Music Festival at Easter time. In 1988 and 1989 the L.S.S.R.S. took part in the Festival of British Youth Orchestras which takes place during the Edinburgh International Festival. In 1989 they were also