River Spey

The River Spey (Scottish Gaelic: Uisge Spè) is a river in the northeast of Scotland, the second longest and the fastest-flowing river in Scotland. It is important for salmon fishing and whisky production. The origins of the name are unclear though 'hawthorn river' has been suggested (from a word linked to the Brythonic 'yspyddad') as has a derivation from the pre-Celtic 'squeas' meaning vomit or gush. Ptolemy named the river on his map of c AD 15... More

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Length:

  • 172 km (107 mi )

Origin:

Location

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 57.49771
  • -3.73185
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Physical Geography

Mouth:

Basin countries:

Average discharge:

  • 64 m3/s

Basin area:

  • 3,008 km² (1161 mi² )
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