Kingston is ideally located on the coast of the Moray Firth, near to the mouth of the river Spey, with a host of attractions nearby offering something of interest to everyone. The local area is popular with golfers, fishermen, bird watchers, walkers and cyclists, there are also local stables that cater for horse riding.

Just some of the places to visit while staying in the area .....

Kingston - on - Spey was founded in 1784 and named after Kingston - upon - Hull in Yorkshire. Dodsworth & Osborne, shipbuilders from Hull established shipyards at Kingston capable of building boats up to 500 tons with masts 60 ft high. In the early 1800's, Clipper ships were built here to service the tea trade from India. At nearby Spey Bay, The Tugnet Ice House, built in 1830, remains on view as a monument to the Salmon Fishing Station industry. 

The Moray Wildlife Centre - part of the Dolphin & Whale Conservation Society - is also situated in Spey Bay.

Further inland is the world famous Speyside Whisky Trail with many distilleries located in Moray.

Kingston Wild Bird Reserve is yards from Bayview, where a wide variety of birds can be seen from the viewing areas.  In season, Ospreys can be seen on a daily basis fishing at the mouth of the Spey.

Garmouth & Kingston Golf Club is a 18 hole links course that borders the river Spey. All visitors are welcome and guests at Bayview can enjoy "Free Golf "as part of all our Golf & B&B package.  Email us for details.  Discounted golf is also available at four other local courses.

Fishing:  Salmon have been fished from the mouth of the River Spey since prehistoric times. The River Spey is less than a mile from Bayview. It offers the choice of both sea and fresh water fishing for trout and salmon; permits can be purchased locally in Fochabers.

Walking: As part of the East Coast Trail, Kingston is ideally located; to the east at Spey Bay is where followers of the Speyside Way long distance footpath finally reaches the sea. To the west, the large semi wilderness of the of the Lossie Forest stretches for over 5 miles along the coast to Lossiemouth.

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Airport & Rail Pick Up Service Why not take the stress out of driving while enjoying your break at Bayview. We offer a " Premium Package " which includes pick up from and return to the local rail station at Elgin, also from Aberdeen and Inverness airports. Once at Bayview we will then transport you and your party to the local golf courses and attractions. Please ask for details.