Aviemore’s much-loved Dell of Spey landmark flowing once more after refurbishment

Aviemore’s popular Dell of Spey water feature is back in full flow after the completion of restoration works.

Dell of Spey, located in the heart of the Strathspey town, had not been operational since 2019 and had fallen into disrepair.

Given its prominence within the bustling town and its popularity with locals and visitors, members agreed that investment and restoration would provide a much-needed boost to the overall aesthetic in the centre of Aviemore.

Dell of Spey was built in 1997 and water is pumped through its ornamental area from a natural feed, the Butcher’s Burn.

It was originally constructed in conjunction with the Aviemore Partnership and was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund under the Highlands and Islands Objective One Partnership Programme, together with the Highland Council and Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise. The restoration work was funded through the Council’s revenue budget.

Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee member and Convener of Highland Council, Cllr Bill Lobban, said: “It’s really great to see this well-loved water feature up and running again. It has always been well used by both tourists and locals alike and now we need to make sure we continue to look after it.

“Aviemore is one of the most important tourist destinations in Scotland and it deserves to have investment in the facilities which keep visitors coming back time and time again.”

Cllr Lobban also praised "the fantastic job amenities and electrical staff have done," to restore a very important feature in Aviemore.

Dell of Spey water feature in Aviemore town centre flowing again