Fourteen miles northeast of Aviemore and surrounded by ancient woodland lies the capital of the Badenoch and Strathspey region, Grantown-on-Spey. It is a traditional planned Georgian Highland town in the middle of the Cairngorms National Park. Dating from the mid-18 century, it boasts many historic buildings, a tree-lined square and striking architecture. Grantown-on-Spey has its own village web site www.grantownonspey.com

Grantown Museum tells the story of the town's beginnings and is worth a visit. The fishing on the River Spey is world renowned with salmon and trout the main catches. For those with less patience, why not take a stroll along the Speyside Way and absorb the delights of the area's many distilleries on the equally famous Whisky Trail. For the more enrgetic, the new Grantown Mountain Bike Skills Trail is well worth a look. And there are water and outdoor sports aplenty on offer at Craggan Outdoors, they are TripAdvisor top-rated 'thing to do' in Scotland, & have won  'Best Visitor Experience' category of this year's Highlands & Islands Tourism awards.

Muckrach Lodge, relax in comfort and enjoy fine Scottish food in this award winning restaurant. Craggan Mill Restaurant, the very best of local produce, freshly prepared. Culdearn House Hotel awarded 1 AA Rosette. The Glass House Restaurant  awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Fine dining using fresh local seasonal ingredients. Mountview Hotel awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Fine cuisine and faultless hospitality. Restaurant at Tigh na Sgiath Romantic candlelit dining room with views over the Cairngorms. The Tyree House Hotel, great bar offering a good menu. Seafield Lodge Hotel offer warm hospitality in comfortable surroundings. The Garth Hotel, has some great dishes and superb puddings. Good Food and drink is a core ingredient of Ravenscourt House.

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Course. This eighteen-hole golf course was formed in 1890 and is situated in Strathspey, approximately thirty-five miles south east of Inverness in Scotland. From a humble beginning the golf club has evolved over the years and in 1999 a major extension and refurbishment was carried out to the clubhouse to upgrade it to the very best modern standard. For more info on other golf courses in the Cairngorms National Park check our golf pages.

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival - last weekend in April.  Strathspey in May - 1st to 10th May.  This Festival has been running for 7 years the focus is on traditional music.  Figgat Fair - last Saturday in July. The Annual Strathspey Farmers Club Grantown Show is held annually on 2nd Thursday in August.  Highland Games - 24th August Traditional Highland Games held at Heathfield Park. Motor Mania and Try-triathalon - first Sunday in September.  Hogmanay -- 31st December Grantown on Spey Hogmanay Party in the Square ! Bring in the New Year in great style with one of the largest Hogmanay crowds in the Highlands

Animal Ark Supplies great for reptiles and pet food. Boyd's of Grantown has a great selection of gifts, household and toys. Craggan Mill, in addition to the restaurant it has a selection of local art and gifts. Catherine's Stores and hardware has lots of gifts, household goods, plants and gardening equipment. Ewe & Me gift Shop is great for something unusual - Sheep Orientated! Kinder world has children's toys and clothing. Speyside heather centre is a must for some highland plants.