River Spey Catchment
From source to sea the river Spey and its tributaries provide stunning landscapes, exceptional wildlife habitats and a long history of people living and working in the catchment.
Welcome to the Spey Catchment
The river Spey begins its life in the grand mountain landscapes of the Monadliath and the Cairngorm ranges. Here melting snow and rain fill small burns, tumbling down the mountains through steep gorges and waterfalls, merging together to form the tributaries which feed the main Spey river. From these small beginnings in the mountains, the Spey then wends its way through strath and glen for 157 kms to reach its mouth at Spey Bay on the Moray coast. The main river and all its tributaries amount to an amazing 36,500km of waterways. All this is what we call the ‘Spey Catchment’.
Telling the River’s Story
You can explore the river from source to sea by using our interactive map of the catchment. The river Spey is the second longest river in Scotland and its catchment area covers over 3000km² - so there are a lot of places to discover and find out about along its route! Click on the link to the right to explore the catchment map.
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