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Why not explore Speyside with its ancient Caledonian pines, sparkling
lochs, lazily winding River Spey, sweeping moors and towering Cairngorm
Mountains.
It's home to an abundance of speciality birds including Capercaillie,
Golden Eagle, Crested Tit, Scottish Crossbill, Ptarmigan, Slavonian
Grebe and many more. You could see a Red or Roe Deer as well as
those elusive mammals Pine Marten, Red Squirrel and Badger and a ride to the Moray
Firth coastline can reveal real stars like Bottlenose Dolphins ...
all this is right on our doorstep.
There's plenty to do with a wide variety of activities available
for all ages and abilities. Please ask us for more information:
| Walking |
Numerous local walks plus walks
leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres in Grantown
on Spey and Aviemore and from Rothiemurchus. Or find out more about Aviemore and Grantown walks by clicking here |
| Biking |
Excellent routes for all levels
of expertise - easy tracks for those who wish to enjoy the scenery
to more advanced which will thrill even the most proficient
rider - guided bike trails and bike hire available locally from Craggan Outdoors |
| Wildlife
Watching |
April to August,visit the Ospreys
at RSPB Loch Garten and see Pine Martens and Badgers in the
evening by visiting Speyside
Wildlife's exclusive hide near Aviemore - to read more about the fantastic wildlife in the area click here |
| Fishing |
The River Spey offers some
of the best Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing in Scotland.
Day rod licences for Grantown and Boat of Garten
are available from Strathspey
Estate and the two fishing shops in Grantown also sell licences and offer tackle for sale or hire.
Loch fishing is available at Rothiemurchus and locally there's Craggan Outdoors. |
| Water Sports |
Available on nearby
lochs where you can hire equipment and tuition is available Loch Insh, Loch
Morlich and also at Craggan Outdoors . |
| Pony Trekking |
On Rothiemurchus
where you'll trek through fantastic Highland scenery or at the Stables in Carrbridge or at Craggan Outdoors. |
| Clay Shooting |
Try this sport at Rothiemurchus where full instruction and equipment is available. Also available locally at Craggan Outdoors. |
| Quad Trekking |
Exciting and fun at Rothiemurchus
or Craggan Outdoors |
| Sleddog
Trekking |
The only Sleddog
Museum of its kind in the UK, based in Glenmore Forest,
offering kennel tours and the chance to lead your own 12-dog
team on a trek through the woods. |
| Golf |
With six courses within a 15-mile radius
- it's a golfer's paradise - ask Jan and Grant for more information. |
| Winter Sports |
Nearby Cairngorm
Mountain and the Lecht
both offer winter skiing and snowboarding |
| Dry Slope
Skiing |
A good taster for the real thing,
available at Glenmore Forest and
Loch Insh. |
Or visit one of the many visitor attractions in the area:
| Craggan Outdoors |
Offers one of the widest ranges of outdoor activities in the area plus there is a licensed Clubhouse Cafe for both those visitors doing activities or just stopping in for a meal or a drink. |
| Landmark
Forest Theme Park |
Excitement for all ages in all weathers
- fantastic watercoaster, exhibitions, viewing tower,
tree-top
trail, climbing wall and more. |
Rothiemurchus |
Lots to see and do including Safaris on Foot,
Land Rover Tours, a range of outdoor activities -
more info available from the Centre at Inverdruie. |
Speyside
Heather Garden & Visitor Centre |
An award winning Visitor Centre
with over 300 varieties of heather, famous Clootie Dumpling
Restaurant, Art Gallery, Wildlife Watching Area, Heather Exhibition
and much more. |
| Highland
Wildlife Park |
Discover Scotland's wildlife from Eagles to Wolves
and from past to present. |
| Highland
Folk Museum |
Enter the world of the Highlander at it's Kingussie
and Newtonmore sites. |
| Strathspey
Steam Railway |
A fascinating insight into the age of steam with
10-mile steam trips through 'Monarch of the Glen' country. |
| The
Whisky Trail |
Strathspey is famous for its distilleries so why
not visit several during your stay. |
| Cairngorm
Mountain Railway |
Britain's highest and fastest mountain railway
taking you to the Ptarmigan restaurant at the top with panoramic
views, exhibition, shop and access to winter sports. |
| Castles |
Many to see including Cawdor, Ballindalloch and
Brodie - ask Jan and Grant to tell you more. |
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