Spey

The Spey is a river in northeastern Scotland. It is the eighth-longest river in the United Kingdom and Scotland's second-longest and fastest-flowing river. It's critical for salmon fishing and whiskey manufacturing.

The Spey runs for 107 miles (172 kilometers). It reaches a height of nearly 1,000 feet (300 meters) in Loch Spey in Corrieyairack Forest in the Scottish Highlands, about ten miles (16 kilometers) south of Fort Augustus. Some miles downstream from its headwaters, it is dammed by Spey Dam before continuing its journey via Newtonmore and Kingussie, crossing Loch Insh before reaching Aviemore and giving Strathspey its name. It runs the last 60 miles (97 kilometers) northeast to the Moray Firth, hitting the sea 5 miles (8 kilometers) west of Buckie.

The river acquires multiple fires in the Corrieyarack, Sherramore, and Glenshirra Forests after leaving Loch Spey. The first significant tributary is the Markie Burn, which flows north from Glen Markie to join the Spey River, which is held back by the Spey Dam. The River Mashie enters from Strath Mashie to the south a further mile downstream.

Length: 107 miles