explore the local area

Cairngorms National Park

There are 55 munros in the park, four of which are among the highest mountains in the UK. There is spectacular scenery, hiking, wildlife all year, skiing in winter and small communities who welcome your visit.
Find out more at Visit Cairngorms.

Beaches

The Moray coast has stunning beaches, quaint fishing villages and lots of seals! Our favourites:

• Findhorn village and beach
  
• Wildlife spotting with North 58 Sea Adventures
• Burghead
• Nairn

Raptor Alley

The Findhorn Valley (Strathdearn) isn't known as 'Raptor Alley' for nothing! Visit this remote and wild area to spot up to 16 species of eagle, hawk and falcon. You could also spot deer, mountain hare, goats and horses. Visit Walk Highlands for information on local walks.

Distilleries

Grantown is the gateway to Speyside and over 50 distilleries:

• Popular tours are Cragganmore, Aberlour, The Macallan, The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich.
• If you don't fancy driving, book a tour with Calum at Simply Speyside.

Historic Sites

Visit castles, battlefields, forts and a Bronze Age cemetery:

• Ballindalloch Castle
• Cawdor Castle
• Fort George
• Culloden Battlefield
• Clava Cairns
• Highland Folk Museum

Other Activities

• A hill walk with Cairngorm Reindeer
• Visit Walk Highlands for hiking
• Highland Wildlife Park
• Cruise Loch Ness
• Lynnbreck Croft tour
• Caorunn Gin and Cairngorm Brewery tours