Spey
- a river in E Scotland, flowing generally northeast through the Grampian Mountains to the Moray Firth: salmon fishing; parts of the surrounding area (Speyside) are famous for whisky distilleries. Length: 172 km (107 miles)
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Contemporary Examples of spey
Plus, the Spey, one of the most famous salmon rivers in the world, bordered the south side of the estate.
Ester Elchies, The Estate Built By WhiskeyDecember 10, 2014
Historical Examples of spey
Yet its use is absolutely indispensable to the salmon angler on the Spey.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
I am afraid he will think but little of it after the Spey, but he will be too polite to say so.
A DevoteeMary Cholmondeley
Since that period a substantial bridge has been thrown over the Spey.
Coaching, with Anecdotes of the RoadWilliam Pitt Lennox
There is a river in Scotland called the Spey; that I suppose is no news.
CatsW. Gordon Stables
A few minutes brought them to the Spey, where they alighted in safety.
The Mysteries of All NationsJames Grant