Local Attractions
This area of Scotland has always been popular for Salmon fishing on the River Spey and Craigellachie is increasingly known as an important stopping off point on the Speyside Way. This is the 65 mile long Long Distance Path from Buckie in the north to Aviemore in the South. The Speyside Way can be easily accessed from the house, and the River Spey is just a five minutes walk. You are also near the Cairngorm Mountains which offer hill walking and skiing.
Local wildlife abounds locally but there is also the Osprey Centre at Boat of Garten or why not get in touch with Speyside Wildlife who can organise tailor made day trips to track deer or see a Golden Eagle.
The Dufftown Tourist railway is only 15 minutes by car and the wonderful coast with beautiful beaches and villages is approximately 30 minutes away.
Nearby golf courses include Elgin, Rothes,
Dufftown, Lossiemouth and,of course, the championship course at Nairn.
The Spey Valley also boasts innumerable distilleries with the Malt Whisky Trail another popular attraction. Distilleriesof international renown are The Macallan and Glenfiddich Distillery at Dufftown, within 5 miles of the house. Both have a visitors’ centre and sampling service!
Aberlour is also the home to Walkers Shortbread and has an excellent outlet shop by the factory as well as the bakery in the High Street
More local attractions listed here and click here for information about local pubs & restaurants