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Things To Do

There is no shortage of things to do in and around the Grantown area. The hotel is situated on the world famous Whisky and Castle trails, there are a large number of distilleries and castles in the surrounding area including Balmoral which is less than an hours’ drive away

The hotel is also situated close to both the Cairngorm Mountain and Lecht Ski Centre making it an ideal base for skiers, climbers and walkers. Loch Ness is also less than an hours’ drive from the hotel.

The Cairngorm National Park in which we are located has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty and is renowned for its wildlife. There are a large number of golf courses in the surrounding area including a number of championship courses. The River Spey, that runs through Grantown, is renowned for the quality of its salmon fishing and Ravenscourt House has gun cabinets, ideal for those visiting the area for its shooting.

Fishing

The Glorious River Spey has it's source high in the Monadhliath mountains, imbuing it with cold crystalline waters in which some of the finest fishing in Scotland can be had. The river Spey is over 100 miles long, with many tributaries, the Calder (widens to Loch Insh - picture on the right), The Trium, The Feshie, The Nethy, The Avon, and the Aberlour to name a few. The Spey produces a good landing of Salmon from the 11th February until 30th September. More Details can be found at:

Shooting

When you decide to go Hunting in the Highlands of Scotland you will be spoilt for the Choices, from Grouse, Pheasant and Red Deer all available on our doorstep.

  • Grouse – shooting for Grouse in Scotland commences every August and September.
  • Pheasant – Commences November to end of January .
  • Stalking – Normally September and October for Stags and November to February for Hinds.

Should you be a overseas visitor then you must obtain a permit to bring your weapon into the country and please ensure you have correct insurance as this will be essential before any estate allows you to hunt. Please see below links that will assist in planning you Holiday.

Wildlife

Bird Watching

Ospreys returned to Scotland and Speyside in the 1950s.At Loch Garten Scotland can now boast a new visitor centre were you can find out more about the ospreys along with other wildlife that frequent the Speyside region. Nearly two million people have visited Loch Garten to watch the Ospreys and their young at nest. Then walk along the river Spey and you could be lucky enough to see the Adult Ospreys swooping to catch food for their young.

Cairngorm Reindeer

Cairngorm boasts its own Reindeer centre. Various displays tell you about the reindeer, their natural history and their habitat. A special mention is given to the most important of all reindeers and the important job they do for Santa each year. Small paddocks at the Reindeer centre where you can visit the reindeer if you have not got time to visit the hill on a guided tour. Any reindeer that needs particular attention, such as feeding after illness, are also likely to be staying at the centre.

Walking

Speyside has numerous opportunities to explore the spectacular scenery that only Scotland can provide. The famous Cairngorm ranges rises to heights of over 4000ft and provide the chance to experience some of the best walking ,climbing and winter sports in Scotland. Why don't you take the easier way to travel up the mountain on the new Cairngorm Funicular railway, this will allow you to experience the wonderful views without using all your energy up to do so. During the summer months the funicular takes passengers to a height of 3000ft just below the summit, were you can enjoy a drink in the highest cafe in the UK. The Cairngorms is Scotland's Premier Ski resort with 35 downhill runs for to test all standards of Skiers and Snowboarders.

Golf

What better place to play Golf than in the highlands, wonderful courses which challenge the very best and are in excellent condition, scenery beyond your wildest dream, air you can breath which is unpolluted and very modest green fees. Below are links to the courses around the Speyside region.