Progress led by our passion
Are you passionate about community development and the success of Dufftown & District. Get in Touch below.
Welcome to the Dufftown Community website
We’ve created this website with the community and for the community, to provide a transparent platform to co-ordinate activity and support future community developments. Find out more about our heritage and vision below.
Dufftown of the past
Was a industrious town, with a dominance of quarries, distilleries and supporting businesses.
Dufftown Today
While still built upon its numerous distilleries, Dufftown has a significant tourism industry built upon whisky and diversifying to meet the needs of the next generation of tourists.
Dufftown’s Future
As Dufftown transitions into THE destination for Scotch whisky in Scotland, the economy will continue to grow, accommodating more non-whisky tourism and a flurishing centre of outdoor activities.
Discover our Core Pillars
The DDCA delivers it's activities under 6 sub groups. Please take a moment to discover their meaning.
Protecting the past and creating the future are in balance
We use every opportunity to celebrate our past while seizing opportunities to build a brighter future.
A vibrant community with amenities for all
Locals know that there is plenty to do in Dufftown, not only will we share this with all, we will enhance and develop more amenities.
To create a thriving community, we need to be a successful charity
The DDCA will develop a sustainable community business model that generates profit to be reinvested into our charitable purposes.
Creating a fairer community by relieving poverty
Food, Heat, IT and Broadband are accessible and usable by all.
We will unlock competitive advantages by nurturing hidden talent
By leading the community in Dufftown and becoming the best example of community activity in Moray, we will nourish a thriving community full of passionate people.
Empowering the community to consider broader horizons
By encouraging the community to consider broader horizons, Dufftown & District’s voice will be heard in all forums.
Protecting the past and creating the future are in balance
We use every opportunity to celebrate our past while seizing opportunities to build a brighter future.
A vibrant community with amenities for all
Locals know that there is plenty to do in Dufftown, not only will we share this with all, we will enhance and develop more amenities.
Meet the team
The DDCA team are at the heart of driving the vision of the association. With a range of skills and experiences, these residents dedicate lots of time to ensure the future success of the DDCA and the area of Dufftown & District.
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Keep up to date with everything that we’re working on within Dufftown.
News and Blog
Leading with a fresh approach to community development, the DDCA hope to use this platform to foster a more inclusive future for our community. We hope to be sharing more of our news and activity along with the news from other community groups.

By Viktoria Eriksson
Review of the Dorenell fund and development plan
On December 13th 2023, we held our quarterly Dufftown & District Community Forum at the Royal …

By Viktoria Eriksson
Meet the Dufftown library book club!
Is your New Year's resolution to read more? Keen to meet new friends? Come along to the Dufftown …


By Aileen MacVicar
Community Food Larder Survey Results
Earlier this month the DDCA published a survey to allow us to gain some insight in to the use of the…

By Aileen MacVicar
We are looking for Trustees!
As we progress with the Clock Tower Project now is a really great time to get involved …

By Aileen MacVicar
Exciting Update on the Clock Tower Project
Back in 2017 the council switched off the power to Dufftown's Iconic Clock Tower and left…
By Aileen MacVicar
Getting to Know You!
As I approach the end of my first month in post, I would like to say 'Thank you' for the welcome to …
By Aileen MacVicar
Appointment of Community Development Officer
Dufftown and District Community Association (DDCA) are excited to share the news that we have …


By Viktoria Eriksson
Review of the Dorenell fund and development plan
On December 13th 2023, we held our quarterly Dufftown & District Community Forum at the Royal …

By Viktoria Eriksson
Meet the Dufftown library book club!
Is your New Year's resolution to read more? Keen to meet new friends? Come along to the Dufftown …


By Aileen MacVicar
Community Food Larder Survey Results
Earlier this month the DDCA published a survey to allow us to gain some insight in to the use of the…

By Aileen MacVicar
We are looking for Trustees!
As we progress with the Clock Tower Project now is a really great time to get involved …

By Aileen MacVicar
Exciting Update on the Clock Tower Project
Back in 2017 the council switched off the power to Dufftown's Iconic Clock Tower and left…
Get in touch
Whether you’re looking to get involved in volunteering with us our you have an event you would like us to be involved in, please drop us a line using the form supplied and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.