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Dufftown is located on the River Fiddich and is the location of several Scotch Whisky Distilleries . It produces more Malt Whisky than any other town in Scotland. The largest and best known of these distilleries is the Glenfiddich distillery that distills Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky . The Glenfiddich distillery is owned by William Grant & Sons , Dufftown's largest employer. This proliferation puts it on the famed Whisky Trail , which also includes Keith , Tomnavoulin , Marypark , and Tomintoul .

Dufftown also boasts the Highland Games which take place every July attracting many tourists.

Dufftown's notable buildings include Auchindoun Castle and Balvenie Castle . The street plan of Dufftown is mainly four main roads meeting at the clock tower previously a prison but now a tourist information centre.

George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen , one of the founders of the Canadian Pacific Railway was born in Dufftown.


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