The village of Nethy Bridge lies in the heart of the Strathspey region of the Highlands between the towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey on the lower reaches of the River Nethy. The bridge itself was built in 1820 to Telford's design but it had to be rebuilt after the Great Moray Flood of 1829 washed parts of it downstream. Nethy Bridge is often affectionately referred to simply as "Nethy" has been a holiday destination since Victorian times, Nethy Bridge in the Cairngorms National Park has it's own web site www.NethyBridge.com,

There's a nine-hole golf course, salmon fishing on the Spey, traditional Scots nights, bird watching on guided walks and the usual winter-sport mountain attractions: skiing/snowboarding on the CairnGorm and at The Lecht, and rock and ice climbing at both. Surrounding the village are 45km of trails provided by Explore Abernethy. These include an all-access trail along the riverside, path networks joining onto the Speyside Way and numerous trails through the Caledonian Forest.

There are plenty of places to wine and dine in Nethy Bridge, and a variety of places to lunch. For traditional Scottish food, try the Clootie Dumpling at the Heather Centre, or evening dine at one of the Nethy Bridge hotels or resturants, such as the Mountview or the Muckrach Lodge. Or enjoy a dinner with a wide choice of Scottish dishes at the main village hotel, the Nethy Bridge Hotel.

Abernethy Golf Club is a beautiful 9 whole course set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Near the village of Nethybridge and Aviemore. Established in 1893. On most days, it is possible to walk on without a reserved tee time. Families are welcome and handicap certificates are not required. For those without clubs we have a few sets for hire. For more info on local golf courses check out our golfing pages.

The Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant gathering is another traditional Cairngorms National Park event. Established in 1880 and held on the second Saturday in August, it features all the usual heavy and light sports, such as tossing the sheaf and caber, and various running distances. Indeed there had reportedly been a gathering in the town since 1838 but the event was not well-organised in its early days. Competing pipe bands march throughout the gathering.

There is a Spar store and post office in the main street supplying all your basic needs. S. G Mustard butcher, founded in 1948, is the place for all your BBQ and carnivorous wants. While there are some great local crafts to be purchased at the Nethybridge Pottery workshop and showroom of potter Rob Lawson . The Speyside Heather Centre is also a great place, they have a nice cafe with great home baking and soups. They also have some lovely items for sale in there extensive shop and garden centre, perfect for some flowers or heather to take home.