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Grantown on Spey has much to offer the visitor with all types of outdoor activities and interesting places to visit. The town itself, the capital of Strathspey, is a fine example of
18th century planning with Victorian villas, a wide main street flanked with good quality shops and a town square.

From right outside the door of Holmhill House, you can explore some of the fantastic scenery that surrounds you by walking through the woods that lead to the River Spey, where many a fisherman can be seen fly fishing for Salmon.

During your walk look out for Red Squirrels, Rabbits and Deer.

The nearby lochan has ducks that are always hungry and invariably you will find several of them snuggled up asleep on the front lawn of Holmhill.

If you'd like more information on local walking in Grantown, please ask Mel or Mike who will be only too pleased to help.

Mallard Duck on the lawn at Holmhill House

Within a few miles you can be doing the following activities:

Walking	Make the most of your visit by walking through fantastic pine forests, along rivers and around tranquil lochs. Ranger-led walks are available on many of the local Highland Estates such as Glenlivet and Rothiemurchus, but if you want to go alone walks leaflets are available from the local Tourist Information Centre in Grantown.
Biking	Plenty of routes for all levels of expertise - easy tracks for those who wish to enjoy the scenery to more advanced which will thrill even the most proficient rider - bikes are available for hire locally.
Wildlife Watching	The Cairngorms and surrounding areas are home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife, many of which you will see whilst out on a walk but for the rarer species, the Ospreys at RSPB Loch Garten are only a short drive away, and if you want to see Pine Martens and Badgers you can visit an exclusive hide on Rothiemurchus.
Fishing	Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout on the famous River Spey with two of the best fishing shops located right in Grantown on Spey for tackle and tuition if needed.
Water Sports	Windsurfing, sailing, canoeing all available on two nearby lochs - Loch Insh and Loch Morlich.
Horse Riding	There are several local riding centres providing half day and all day pony trekking
Clay Shooting	Try this sport at Rothiemurchus where you will experience first class tuition and facilities.
Quad Trekking	Exciting and great fun - book your trek at Rothiemurchus Centre
Sleddog Trekking	The UK'S only Sleddog Centre based in Glenmore Forest, offers treks, tours and museum visits
Golf	With 6 great courses within a 15 mile radius, this is truly a golfer's paradise. Craggan, just outside Grantown on Spey, is a parkland course situated beside the river and boasts magnificent views of the Cairngorm mountains to the south and the Cromdale hills to the east.
Winter Sports	Nearby Cairngorm Mountain offers winter skiing and snowboarding
Swimming	There are pools in Aviemore and Inverness.
Dry Slope Skiing	A good taster for the real thing, available at Glenmore Mountain Shop and Loch Insh.

Or visiting the following places of interest:

Landmark Forest Theme Park	Excitement for all ages in all weathers - fantastic watercoaster, exhibitions, viewing tower, tree-top trail, climbing wall and more,
Rothiemurchus Estate	Lots to see and do including Ranger-led Walks, Land Rover Tours, a range of Outdoor Sports and Activities - the Visitor Centre will give you all the information you need.
Revack Estate	Visitor attraction set in 350 acres of outstanding scenery, Walled garden, Ornamental lochs, 10 miles of walks and trails, Garden centre, Gift shop and Restaurant. Rich in wildlife,
Speyside Heather Garden & Visitor Centre	A multi-award winning Visitor Centre with over 300 varieties of heather, famous Clootie Dumpling Restaurant, Art Gallery, Craft Demonstrations, Heather Exhibition and so much more.
Craggan Outdoors	Based on the Glenbeg Estate in the heart of Speyside, Craggan Outdoors offer a wide range of activities, pursuits and adventure breaks catering for groups of all ages and different levels of ability.
Ace Adventures	The exciting highland outdoor adventure activity provider offering entertaining and informative activities to suit all ages and abilities that range from the mild to the wild.
Highland Wildlife Park	Experience Scottish wildlife as well as international endangered animals of mountains and tundra in this spectacular setting. Drive around the Main Reserve in your own car and then investigate the walk-round area by foot.
Highland Folk Museum	The Museum brings to life the domestic and working conditions of earlier Highland peoples. Visitors can learn how their Highland ancestors lived, built their homes, tilled the soil and dresse.
Strathspey Steam Railway	A fascinating insight into the age of steam with 10-mile steam trips through 'Monarch of the Glen' country.
The Whisky Trail	Strathspey is famous for its distilleries so why not visit several during your stay.
Cairngorm Mountain Railway	Britain's highest and fastest mountain railway taking you to the Ptarmigan restaurant at the top with panoramic views, exhibition, shop and access to winter sports.
Castles	Many to see including Cawdor, Ballindalloch and Brodie.

Distances from Holmhill: Aviemore - 14 miles, Carrbridge - 8 miles, Inverness - 31 miles

For more information about the Speyside area visit www.greaterspeyside.com