Walking, Cycling & Sightseeing

Anagach Woods:
With walks mapped out through this historic Scots Pine woodland you will find wildlife plentiful. The woods are filled with Roe Deer and Capercaillie. Badenoch and Strathspey is one of the last strongholds of the Red Squirrel.
Cairngorm Mountains:
With the Funicular railway now ferrying you to the top of Cairngorm you have no excuse not to enjoy the mountain to the full, be it walking, climbing or skiing.
Ballindalloch Castle:
Only 15 miles down the valley Ballindalloch Castle, a magnificent 16th century castle - home to the Macpherson-Grant family since 1546. Enjoy Audio - Visual presentations, River Walks, The oldest herd of Aberdeen-Angus or have tea with Clare Macpherson-Grant Russell, Laird of Ballindalloch. a true Monarch of the Glen.
For opening times contact Ballindalloch Castle on Tel 01807 500206 Fax 01807 500210 or visit:.ballindallochcastle.co.uk
Rothiemurchus Highland Estate:
Another working estate this time near Aviemore. With walks, cycle tracks, clay pigeon shooting,
off road driving and water sports you might want to spend more than a day.
Investigation of the nearby Speyside whisky distilleries an enjoyable diversion. To get onto the
Malt Whisky Trail from Speyside, follow the A95 east and enter an area rich in distilleries, once the stronghold of the illegal distilling trade. The Glenlivet, one of the most popular Scotch whiskies, dates back to the early 1800s founded by an illicit distiller and smuggler, George Smith. The distillery and center make visitors most welcome, the displays are educational and samples, on a cold day, most appreciated

Golf

The course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes 7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts to undulating parkland.
The "signature" hole of the course is Murdie's View, the 275 yard 9th, a short downhill par 4 with the spectacular backdrop of pine trees and the Cromdale Hills, pictured above. When the heather is in bloom on the Cromdales the view is incomparable. Elsewhere on the course, magnificent views of the Cairngorm range may be observed.Wildlife abounds, and whilst rabbits are kept at bay, roe deer and hare may be seen along with a variety of birds such as peewit, oyster catcher and buzzard. The course record of 60 was set in 1984, by six times winner of the club championship, George Bain a life long member of the club. George, who was 26 years old at the time, was playing the first round of the club championship. The round included eight birdies and an eagle 2 at the 380 yard 7th.

Other Golf courses in the area are at Boat of Garten
(18 hole), Nethy Bridge (9 hole), Carrbridge (9 hole), Kingussie (18 hole) and Newtonmore (18 hole).

Bird Watching

Loch Garten nearby, is the spot where Scotland's once rare Ospreys return year after year to raise clutches of clicks, gradually, along with other pairs, repopulating the Highlands with this beautiful bird of prey.

The same area supports the Scottish Crossbill and Crested Tit.

Golden Eagle may be seen just a short drive away at Findhorn Valley.

Ptarmigan can be seen on Cairngorm, with Black Grouse and wild Cappercallie locally on Dava Moor and Local Woodland

Fishing

Salmon Fishing on the river Spey has been popular for many years. The Spey is one of Scotland's foremost Salmon rivers, with the Grantown Association having rights to seven miles of the Spey and twelve miles of the river Dulnain you will be able to find a a stretch of water to suit your style.

We can arrange tailor made packages of fishing and accommodation. Please ask for details.

Skiing

Speyside, famous for Malt Whisky, also boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe. Grantown on Spey is a bustling town with fine examples of Highland Victorian and Georgian architecture. Nestling in the foothills of the Cairngorms, it is particularly well placed as a base from which to enjoy winter sports, being only a few miles from the ski slopes at the Lecht, Cairngorm and Glenshee. All downhill and cross-country ski equipment can be hired locally and there are also dry slope facilities available.