THE HIGHLANDS
SCOTLAND
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GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Beautiful architecture and protected buildings, Grantown-on-Spey boasts a community-owned woodland leading down to the famous River Spey which draws people from all over the world for fishing and watersports. Surrounded by Highland estates offering country sports.Boasting an abundance of fantastic shopping facilities, lovely restaurants, lively bars, cafes, a painting studio, bookshop, as well as boutique stores and takeaways.
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ANAGACH WOODS
Surrounding the town of Grantown-on-Spey Anagach Woods offer some of the finest low-level walking in the Highlands. A beautiful natural Scots pinewood, the haunt of the Capercaillie. There are several waymarked trails through the woods.
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THE RIVER SPEY
An easy walk through the woods to the banks of the River Spey where you can sit and enjoy the tranquillity of the river as it flows past. Flowing from its source in the Monadhliath Mountains, through the Cairngorm National Park and out into the Moray Firth; the River Spey is widely considered one of the most important and productive salmon rivers in the UK.
Visit : riverspey.org
THE CAIRN DISTILLERY
Just outside Grantown on Spey, this modern distillery offers tours and tastings in the most stunning setting. A good place to begin an exploration of the Malt Whiskey Trail of Speyside
Visit : thecairndistillery.com
THE MALT WHISKEY TRAIL
From Grantown on Spey, you can venture out on the Malt Whiskey Trail of Speyside, a uniquely immersive whisky experience, sampling traditional Scottish whisky before heading out to the scenic countryside of Speyside.
Visit : maltwhiskytrail.com
SKIING & WINTER SPORTS IN AVIEMORE
A year round destination with snowsports being the popular winter activity and walking, climbing, biking, and a whole host of other activities the main summer draw. Aviemore is only 25 minutes from Grantown-on-Spey, an active outdoor area of the Cairngorms National Park with activities suitable for all ages and abilities.
Visit : visitaviemore.com
THE CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK
Grantown-on-Spey is in the heart of Scotlands largest National Park. The Cairngorms have more mountains (with five of the UK’s six highest mountains, alongside 55 Munros), forest paths, rivers, lochs, wildlife hotspots, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine.
Visit : visitcairngorms.com
CRAGGAN OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
An award winning outdoor adventure centre in Grantown: Abseiling, Archery, Bushcraft Course, Canoeing, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Climbing, Disc Golf, Fishing, Gorge Walking, High Ropes Courses.
Visit : cairngormsactivities.co.uk
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY GOLF COURSE
One of the finest golf venues in Cairngorm National Park area. The course was designed by Willie Park with assistance from James Braid. Nestled in leafy parkland it has a superb 18-hole golf course, very different in style, character and golfing challenge which attracts many golfing societies due to its charm and playability factor.
Visit : grantownonspeygc.co.uk
THE SPATHSPEY STEAM RAILWAY
Open March-December the steam railway operates nearby from Nethy Bridge, should you wish to take a step back in time and go for a ride on the Steam Train as it transports you through the picturesque highlands along the rebuilt tracks.
Visit : strathspeyrailway.co.uk
LANDMARK FOREST ADVENTURE PARK
This Adventure Park is just eight miles away by Carrbridge, the amusement park with a range of attractions, from Dinosaur Land to Roller Coaster provides fun and adventure for the whole family. A treetop trail runs through the park with many attractions themed around the landscape and nature.
Visit : landmarkpark.co.uk
LOCH GARTEN NATURE RESERVE
Journey to the RSPB Loch Garten Nature Reserve for a delightful day with your loved ones, packing together a lovely picnic and taking a leisurely stroll around this beautiful setting.
Visit : rspb.org.uk
THE MORAY COAST
Drive over to the sensational Moray coast, rich in wildlife and sea animals, as well as sandy beaches, thrilling water sports, and a striking waymarked trail from Forres to Cullen, with attractions including Tugnet Ice House, Findhorn Heritage Centre and Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie.
Visit : visitscotland.com
ACTIVITY CENTRES
Visit the many various activity centres spread around the area where you can discover a range of summer and winter activities such as Kayaking, SUP, walking, biking, climbing, hiking, as well as the opportunity to enjoy snow sports all year round at Lecht Ski Centres.
Visit : visitcairngorms.com
