Grantown-on-Spey is a small town on the edge of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park and a good base for exploring Strathspey. Lying half way between the Cairngorm and Lecht Ski areas, the town of Grantown on Spey boasts attractions that range from a superb 18-hole golf course to the new Grantown Heritage Museum and the delightful Revack Estate with attractive gardens, an orchid house, nature trails and an adventure playground - great for a family day out.
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Other places to stay in Grantown
on Spey
In the Highlands of Scotland nestling at the foot of the impressive
Cairngorm Mountains is 'Balliefurth', a family run farm on the banks of
the famous River Spey, situated between Nethybridge and Grantown-on-Spey,
an area beautifully portrayed in the TV series 'Monarch of the Glen'.
Renowned for its natural beauty and diversity of flora and fauna, Strathspey has many attractions for the discerning visitor, from the snow capped mountains to the beautiful pine forests, rivers and streams making this the ideal location for fishing holidays and skiing holidays in Scotland.
We are delighted to show you around our farm, including cattle, sheep, and an immense range of birds and other wildlife.
Grianan Accommodation
Our Scottish Holiday Cottages and Holiday Homes offer a high standard of accommodation of various kinds to suit your needs. Grianan (Gaelic for the sunny place). Grianan is part of the farmhouse, but totally self contained, with it's own entrance and porch. Many years ago it was used as the servant's part of the house but recently has been renovated to a very high standard.
Downstairs there is an entrance porch with space for coats and boots. Once through the porch the downstairs is open plan with a comfortable sitting area with a television, video and a music centre and an open fire, should you wish to use it.
A dining area, with table and chairs. A kitchen area, which is fully fitted with a double oven, hob, microwave, washer dryer, a fridge freezer, dishes and all utensils.
Upstairs there is a comfortable double bedroom sleeping two people, with fitted wardrobes, 'wall mounted television,' and an ensuite shower room, with a big shower. The bed has an electric blanket, should you require it.
There are radiators upstairs and downstairs, the wood for the fire and the electricity and all linen is included in the price. There is a patio outside the porch, with wooden garden furniture and a barbeque for your use. There is also a lovely view up to the Cairngorm Mountains from the patio.
This is a delightful residence for a break with a lovely cosy atmosphere, fully equipped and tastefully decorated.
Local attractions
Our farm and accommodation in Nethybridge are ideally situated for touring
the Cairngorms and the Highlands.
This area is a very popular area for fishing holidays and skiing holidays in Scotland plus an ideal location for walking, climbing, bird watching, canoeing, sailing and sight seeing. With whisky distilleries, Loch Ness, Balmoral and RSPB's Loch Garten reserve all within easy driving distance, we offer a superb, welcoming and comfortable base for your holiday in the Highlands.
A walk through the wood leads directly to the Nethybridge Golf Course. Historic castles, distilleries and the "Osprey" RSPB reserve in Abernethy Forest can be found within easy reach.
Water sports, hillwalking, climbing, off-road four-track fun and golf are all nearby. Fishing on the Spey, golfing, riding the steam train, distilleries, ospreys and bird watching.
Nethybridge, Grantown-on-Spey, Speyside Way, Aviemore is 13 miles. Inverness with its shops, cinemas and theatre is approx. 40 miles.
Abernethy Forest: From exploitation to conservation!
As you walk through the forest today, you will encounter a very different
atmosphere to the hustle and bustle of industrial and agricultural activity
which characterized the past.
From the 17th to the 19th century, the Lairds of Grant who became the Earls of Seafield placed great demands on the Forest of Abernethy. There were many and varied attempts to exploit the woods, in response to the needs of the war and building of settlements. This provided supplementary work for local people and, next to agriculture, was the most important industry in Abernethy.
The resident population was at its highest then, but by 1870 the forest was cleared of people to make way for deer and wealthy shooting tenants.
Today the forest has several owners who manage it for different reasons. As you amble peacefully along, listen for the sounds of insects, birds and wildlife. Much of the forest is now managed for its conservation value, as it supports an important natural habitat for many special species, like Crested Tits, Red Squirrels, Caper Caillie, Scottish Crossbills and of course Caledonian Scots Pine Trees.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
Go left out the tourist centre in Grantown, at the traffic lights go left,
when you reach the roundabout go straight on over the bridge and go straight
on until the turn off signposted Nethybridge on the right(B970). Continue
along that road for about 2 miles and Balliefurth Farm is signposted on
your right. If you see the pottery on your right you have gone too far!
Getting There by Car:
Coming up the A9 from Perth, take the turnoff after the Aviemore turnoff
signposted Boat of Garten etc.. follow all the signs to Boat of Garten,
got straight through and out over the bridge until you reach a “T”
junction. Take a left at the junction signposted Nethybridge, go straight
through Nethybridge and we are 2 miles along the road on the left. (The
2nd turnoff after the pottery)
Getting There by Railway:
The nearest train station is Aviemore, 12 miles away. There are buses
and taxis available from there.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
The nearest airport is Inverness. There are cars available to hire from
this airport, taxis are available or bus and train services to Carrbridge
and Aviemore. Some buses go directly past farm road end (limited service).
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