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The historic town of Grantown on Spey is a thriving bustling High Street surrounded by a plethora of plays to stay from a bunk house, caravan site, self catering sleeping from 2 to 22 and beyond, plus a large selection of B&Bs not to mention the hotels too. So, what do you do when you get here?
I could go on with the sales pitch about being the heart of the Cairngorms and you can walk, hike, mountain climb, ski, play golf, go fishing, jump on your bike and explore the trails in the woods, nature watching, bird watching… the list is pretty much endless, but then you’ll see that with all blog posts about the Cairngorms.
So, here are my five things to do in and around Grantown on Spey, therefore all you need now is a lovely self catering studio apartment in Grantown to stay. As a resident, these are the things I want to do at the weekend and are the first things I recommend to guests when they check in at our studio apartment on the High Street.
5 things to do in Grantown on Spey
1. Anagach Woods
Anagach Woods is a community owned woodland that is so out of this world I am in them virtually every day of the year. From a short 1km trail right up to an 11.5km trail, there are sign posts to guide you or you can just go off piste and follow your feet.
A bird watchers paradise so I’m told, although I’m no twitcher to be honest but I love the noises the minute you step into the trees. No matter the weather these woods are fabulous.
2. Grantown Museum
A few years ago a change in management, some funding and a lot of hard work later and we now have a brilliant local museum. Grantown Museum is worth every penny of the quite frankly ridiculously small entry fee.
They host many exhibitions, they have a lovely shop on site as well and throughout the year they host coffee mornings, events, talks and craft evenings. A great asset to the town.
3. The High Street
Our High Streets are sadly dying and the town unfortunately has been hit with the Amazon stick too, however, unlike other towns in the surrounding areas there are still a great mix of shops and only one charity shop which by the way is excellent for a browse.
We have a couple of bakeries, a great butcher, a bustling Post Office, a greengrocer selling the best dirty carrots for miles around, several independent gift shops, a newsagent, a hardware shop, clothes shops, fishing tackle, bike hire and a small but valuable Coop.
We still get coach parties descending on the town during the Summer months as this is a region that is very much a destination even in these uncertain economic times.
4. The River Spey
A fisher I am not, however, I am very aware of the draw of the River Spey for fishers throughout the season. I am drawn to the river no matter what time of the year because it’s just so pretty.
You can walk by the riverbank the 4 winding miles out to Cromdale, you can just go and see our two bridges, one old one new but both pretty special. In the height of the summer you can fight the locals for the best spot to paddle or wild swim in.
No matter what you do, make sure you find the River Spey when visiting Grantown.
5. Lochindorb
Leave the town heading north and within 5 minutes drive you are in the glorious moorland of the Dava. Turn off left and you will go down to Lochindorb with it’s imposing (but pretty bland) castle ruin in the middle of the Loch.
I’m no historian and I’m sure I’ll get in trouble for saying it’s not the prettiest castle known to man, but Lochindorb itself is beautiful. You can be out there entirely on your own sometimes and it is quite haunting and again a great place for a wild swim but beware the midge!
Katie’s final say on Grantown on Spey
So there you have it, my favourite five. I have to say though, do explore further, my personal favourite place on this earth is Findhorn, not the hippy dippy foundation (although the shop is great), not the posh yacht set, not even the pubs serving fresh seafood, but the beach, the stones, the sand, the seals basking in the sun or the view to the Culbin forest.
On your way up or down to Findhorn also make sure you stop off at Logie Steading. A great shopping experience with independent craft shops, an amazing second hand book store and a cafe serving cake… what more can I say?
Grantown on Spey has for too long, in my opinion, dined out on the fact that Queen Victoria stayed here. We’re a century later, we have a vibrant community, a mix of locals and incommers and a thriving tourist season which goes throughout the year thanks to being between Cairngorm and the Lecht. Yes it’s a quaint Highland town, but there are also things for the adrenaline junky to partake in and the quiet bird watching types too.
Thank you to the owners of The Snug Apartment for this wonderful post. Check out their lovely self catering accommodation in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey and a perfect base to explore.
02 Jun Discover Grantown-on-Spey
Grantown is a charming, traditional highland town surrounded by stunning scenery in the cairngorms national park..
Grantown is perfectly placed in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park , at one end of the Snow Road which cuts through the mountains, and at the gateway to Speyside whisky country. It’s a great base for a holiday to discover our town and explore further afield.
Hire a bike or explore on foot the miles of accessible community-owned woodland, river and viewpoint paths surrounding the town, whilst watching for wildlife – birds, squirrels, deer and you might even spot the rare capercaillie. For a bit of retail therapy, the traditional High Street has independent award-winning shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. And the Cairngorms Farmers Market sets up in the Town Square once a month during the summer. With lots of accommodation choices to suit all budgets, why not stay a few nights and enjoy some of our fabulous eating establishments as well.
For adventure and sport there are two golf courses, a mountain bike park, tennis courts, fishing on the River Spey, escape rooms, a leisure centre and Craggan Outdoors where you can book archery, kayaking and many other outdoor activities. And after all of this, you can relax with a spa at The Therapy Suite.
The Visitor Information Centre is at the Museum where you can experience life in the past and dress up in handmade replica costumes from characters of Outlander or Downtown Abbey.
Historically, Grantown is a planned town with a welcoming community, beautiful architecture, a large conservation area and protected buildings. It’s surrounded by Highland estates with various outdoor country sports on offer and is close to the steam railway and Cairngorm Mountain.
many thanks to Jane Hope for supplying the images used of Grantown on Spey.
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Grantown-on-Spey
- 1.1 Visitor information
- 3 Get around
Grantown-on-Spey is a town in the Spey Valley in the central Scottish Highlands, 20 miles southeast of Inverness. To the west is the "strath" or broad valley of the River Spey, which here narrows to descend east through the Cairngorms towards the coast in Moray. Dulnain Bridge , Nethy Bridge and Cromdale are nearby small villages also described on this page.
Understand [ edit ]
Grantown was a planned settlement built on a grid pattern from 1765, and has long been a Highland holiday resort. Brief visitors include Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, while future Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi lived here with her young family for most of 1975. Its Gaelic name is Baile nan Granndach ; in 2020 the population was 2510.
Visitor information [ edit ]
- Grantown Online visitor information
Get in [ edit ]
The nearest mainline railway stations are Aviemore and Carrbridge , which have trains every hour or two from Edinburgh and Glasgow via Perth, heading for Inverness. See below for Broomhill, north terminus of the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway.
Stagecoach Highlands Bus X37 runs from Inverness to Tomatin, Carrbridge, Dulnain Bridge, Grantown, Nethy Bridge and Boat of Garten; five buses M-F and three on Saturday.
Bus 37 runs from Aviemore via Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge to Grantown, every two hours M-Sa with four on Sunday.
Driving from the south follow A9 to Aviemore then A95 into town.
Get around [ edit ]
You need a car unless you enjoy cycling in the rain.
Johnny's Taxis (+44 1479 851375) based in Dulnain Bridge are friendly and reliable.
See [ edit ]
- The Square is the pleasant broad boulevard at the centre of Grantown, narrowing into High St west.
- 57.3323 -3.6041 1 Grantown Museum , Burnfield Avenue PH26 3HH , ☏ +44 1479 872478 . Apr-Oct: M-F 10AM-5PM, Sa Su 11AM-5PM . Tells the history of Grantown-on-Spey from 1765, including the visit of Queen Victoria. Adult £4, child free . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Cairngorms National Park closest section to Grantown is Abernethy Forest, accessed above Nethy Bridge. It's a remnant of the original Caledonian Forest and much is a nature reserve.
- Dulnain Bridge is a small village 3 miles from Grantown along A95. At its east entrance are several roche moutonnées. The Ice Age in the Cairngorms was a static affair: ice sat atop the mountains and polished them into rounded bare rock, and seldom moved as glaciers to create distinctive U-shaped valleys. But in this area the ice left behind "erratics" - great boulders that look like sheep from a distance.
- 57.30405 -3.66044 2 Old farm machinery is displayed at the roadside near the rocks - ploughs and similar implements mostly from the Muckrach estate. There's a picnic table next to the display.
- 57.265 -3.658 3 Nethy Bridge is a village five miles south of Grantown. It worked at forestry and sawmills, and was called Abernethy until the railway arrived in the 1860s. There was already an Abernethy on that line so the company simply renamed the village, and it became a tourist resort. The line closed in 1968 thanks to Beeching. The bridge over the River Nethy is by Telford, and there's a scenic dell.
- 57.2836 -3.6672 4 Broomhill station is the north terminus of the Strathspey Railway , a heritage line. The original line ran through the valley from Aviemore to Forres until the Beeching cuts of 1965, when the station was demolished. It was rebuilt in 2002 in period style, serving as "Glenbogle" in the TV drama Monarch of the Glen to 2005. Most visitors start their ride at Aviemore , and the train makes an extended stop at Boat of Garten for the main collection of locomotives and rolling stock, but you can start your trip at Broomhill. Further restoration of the line towards Grantown is blocked by the A95. As if in denial, the train chuffs on for a short distance beyond Broomhill then comes to a dead-end in the fields; the locomotive changes ends via the passing loop and the train returns south.
- 57.2772 -3.6494 5 Castle Roy a mile north of Nethy Bridge is the stump of Clan Comyn's 12th century fortress. It's on a drumlin, a mound of glacial rubble, so it has a good view and is a popular picnic spot where Highland cattle roam. Donations welcome.
- 57.336 -3.54 6 Cromdale is a tiny village further down the Spey valley on A95. It was on the same railway line as Nethy Bridge: the old station has been privately preserved. Note the old stone cheese-press built into the wall of the lane. The ballad Haughs of Cromdale portrays the two-part battle here as a bold Jacobite victory, but it was an abject defeat. King James II of England / VII of Scotland had been ousted in 1688 but his forces continued to resist. In 1690 they marched into the Spey valley hoping to gather support, but instead were weakened by desertion. They got as far as Cromdale and on 30 April were met by government forces, who began to scatter and slay them, but a thick fog came down. Next day the Jacobites regrouped and skirmished again but were routed. Fleeing, they tried to seize the castle of Loch an Eilein near Aviemore, but were repulsed by the stout widow who held it. And so ended James' last stand in Scotland, though his son the "Old Pretender" and grandson the "Young Pretender" (Bonnie Prince Charlie) resumed the cause, until it was crushed at Culloden in 1745.
Do [ edit ]
- 57.3325 -3.5994 1 Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club , Golf Course Road PH26 3HY , ☏ +44 1479 872079 . 18-hole course, white tees 5710 yards, par 70. Round £49, day £65 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Abernethy GC near Nethy Bridge is nine holes.
- Anagach Woods start at the east edge of town, with several marked trails through the pine forest taking 1-3 hours. Look out for red squirrels, capercaillie and deer. There are also trails west side of town.
- 57.3154 -3.6257 2 Cairngorms Activities ( formerly Craggan Outdoors ), Craggan Golf Course PH26 3NT ( A95 one mile south of Grantown ), ☏ +44 1479 873283 . Daily 9AM-5PM . Outdoor activity centre with bunkhouse and café, various activities such as gorge-walking, archery and canoeing. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Skiing and snowboarding: see Aviemore for Cairngorm Mountain Resort, where the funicular railway re-opened in 2023.
- Speyside Way is a hiking and cycling trail alongside the heritage railway from Aviemore to Broomhill, then along the old trackbed northeast via Nethy Bridge to Grantown. From here it goes northeast along the valley to Ballindalloch, Craigellachie, Fochabers and the Spey estuary.
- Dava Way is a path along the other branch of the former railway, between Grantown and Forres . The full route is about 23 miles (38 km), suitable for cycling, through woodland, farms and heath.
- Truck In2 Grantown is a lorry rally and parade held in May, with the next on Sa 11 May 2024.
- Tomintoul Highland Games are next held on Sa 20 July 2024.
- Grantown Agricultural Show [dead link] is held in August on Heathfield Park, with the next probably on Th 8 Aug 2024, tbc.
- Abernethy Highland Games are on the second Saturday in August at Nethy Bridge, with the next on Sa 10 Aug 2024. Don't let Satnav hear of your plans, else it will try to take you to Abernethy the far side of Perth.
Buy [ edit ]
- Co-op Food on The Square is open daily 7AM-10PM.
- Grantown Dairy , 25 High St PH26 3EG , ☏ +44 1479 872471 . M-Sa 9AM-4PM . It does stock dairy produce but is mainly a greengrocer, with local fresh fruit and veg. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- The Bookmark , 34 High Street PH26 3EH , ☏ +44 1479 873433 . M-Sa 10AM-5:30PM . Wee gem of a bookstore with a wide selection. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Smarty Art , 39 High Street PH26 3HB , ☏ +44 7751 288393 . W-Su 9:30AM-5PM . Paint your own piece of ceramics, they fire it in the kiln, then you collect in a couple of days or they can mail it. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Ewe and Me , 82-84 High Street PH26 3EL , ☏ +44 1479 872911 . M-Sa 9:30AM-5PM . Gift shop in a three-house knock-through, will deliver. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Kiltmakers , 85 High Street PH26 3EW , ☏ +44 1479 872086 . M-W F 10:30AM-4PM . Offering kilts, scarves, pins, shoes and sporrans. You can hire a kilt, or have one made to measure with your family tartan. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Cairngorms Farmers Market is held in The Square roughly once a month.
Eat [ edit ]
- Po Pia ( formerly No 7 Bistro ), 7 The Square PH26 3HG , ☏ +44 1479 872771 . Tu-Sa 5-8PM . Thai cuisine, try the seafood specials and the house curry. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Sylhet Brasserie , 36 The Square PH26 3HF , ☏ +44 1479 873536 . Daily noon-2PM, 5-11PM . Small Bangladeshi restaurant. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- The Wee Puffin , 15 High Street PH26 3EG , ☏ +44 1479 873377 . F-M noon-9PM, Tu Th 5-9PM . Good trad fare, small friendly place. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- Grantown Diner at 24 High St serves pizza, kebabs, burgers and the like, open M-Th noon-9PM,, F-Su 10AM-9PM.
- The Craig Bar , Woodside Avenue PH26 3JN ( block east of High St ), ☏ +44 1479 872669 . M-F 5-11PM, Sa Su 2-11PM . A fun and friendly bar serving good pies and pints. ( updated Jul 2023 )
- High Street Merchants at 74 High St started out as an art gallery that served coffee, but has now turned into a cafe that also sells artwork. It's open W-Su 10AM-4:30PM.
Drink [ edit ]
- Claymore Bar at 12 High St is open Su-Th 11AM-midnight, F Sa 11AM-1AM.
- Whisky distilleries are mostly further east. Those within a short drive and open for tours are Tomintoul , Cragganmore, and Ballindalloch .
- Balmenach two miles east of town produces Caorunn Gin and offers tours.
Sleep [ edit ]
- 57.3347 -3.6185 1 Grantown Caravan Park up Seafield Ave west side of town has tourer pitches and wigwams. They don't have camping pitches.
- 57.3334 -3.6057 2 The Garth , Castle Road PH26 3HN , ☏ +44 1479 787900 . Comfy trad hotel. The restaurant serves non-residents. B&B double £145 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.3317 -3.6062 3 Grant Arms Hotel , 25 The Square PH26 3HF , ☏ +44 1479 872526 . 50-room hotel in the centre of town. Queen Victoria slept here in 1860. Has bar and restaurant. B&B double £150 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.3305 -3.6119 4 Strathallan Guest House , Grant Road PH26 3LD , ☏ +44 1479 873930 , [email protected] . A great welcome at this smart Victorian villa with five en-suite bedrooms. No children under 18, assistance dogs only. B&B double £130 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.3263 -3.6156 5 Craiglynne Hotel , Woodlands Terrace PH26 3JX , ☏ +44 1479 872597 . Victorian granite pile in its own grounds with restaurant, bar and putting green. Rooms and fittings are creaky and showing their age. It's no longer part of Crerar Hotels. B&B double £80 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.3252 -3.6178 6 Culdearn House , Woodlands Terrace PH26 3JU , ☏ +44 1479 872106 , [email protected] . Good reviews for this small family-owned house hotel open Mar-Jan. Assistance dogs only. B&B double £220 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.3025 -3.6734 7 Tigh na Sgiath , Skye of Curr Rd, Nethy Bridge PH26 3PA , ☏ +44 1479 851345 . Charming country house hotel in 1902 building, owned by a series of grocery tycoons. Dogs welcome. B&B double £170 . ( updated Jul 2023 )
- 57.267535 -3.654284 8 Mountview Hotel , Grantown Rd, Nethy Bridge PH25 3EB , ☏ +44 1479 821248 . The accommodation is okay for mid-range, it's the food that most impresses. The hotel is often group-booked by Heatherlea Birdwatching trips. ( updated Jun 2020 )
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Grantown and the main roads and communities around it have 4G from all UK carriers. As of July 2023, 5G has not reached this area.
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- West going upriver, the valley broadens around Aviemore , then climbs towards Kingussie and Drumochter Pass.
- East the valley descends into Moray , and a string of little coastal towns from Elgin to Fraserburgh.
- Northwest is Inverness , an agreeable Victorian town, and a few miles east is the battlesite of Culloden .
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Grantown on Spey
This genteel Georgian holiday town is 15 miles northeast of Aviemore and attracts the more mature tourist by the coach-load.
Everything here is geared towards fishing, and anyone wishing to get kitted out in proper style should get themselves down to either Mortimers or Ritchies on the High Street.
The Tourist Information Centre, Tel. 01479 872773, is also here, open April to October daily 0900-1800.
Phone code: +44 (0)1479 Population: 3,250
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Travel directions to grantown on spey.
Best approached by road from the main road north - the A9 - and join the A95 at Boat of Garten and travel east. The nearest railhead is Aviemore.
Buses run between Aviemore and Grantown.
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Castles nearby.
Lochindorb Castle
Magical lake set castle north of Grantown on Spey on the Lochindorb Estate that was owned by the notorious Wolf of Badenoch. Ruinous, inaccessible but wildly romantic
Corgarff Castle
Very striking tower house that was converted into barracks. Its setting on the moorland make this a very remarkable and unique castle.
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Tormore Whisky Distillery
In 1960, when it was set up,Tormore Whisky Distillery became the first new distillery in Scotland this century.
Balmenach Distillery
Nestled deep in the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands you'll discover the home of Caorunn. Premium and small batch, the handcrafted gin is made with the care and passion you would expect from our renowned Scottish spirit making expertise.
Interesting Local Shops
Logie Steading
South of Forres, a contemporary take on the tourist craft shop: browse and enjoy an art gallery, bookshop and various scottish crafts as well as their excellent tearoom Olive Tree Cafe.
Grantown on Spey Hotels & Accommodation
Garth Hotel , Castle Road. A charming characterful 17th century hotel, formally an inn. Friendly, helpful staff and good food. Recommended.
The Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel is well recommended.
There are lots of other very good guesthouses and B&Bs to choose from, as well as the Speyside Backpackers , Tel. 873514, an independent hostel, also known as The Stop-Over, at 16 The Square.
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The Old Laundry - Sleeps 6
This character cottage near Grantown-on-Spey borders a working farm and sleeps six people over three bedrooms.
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Farmhouse Wing, Grantown-on-Spey - Sleeps 2
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The History of Castle Grant
Castle Grant is situated roughly one mile north of Grantown-on-Spey and was the former seat of the Clan of Grant chiefs of Strathspey in Highlands, Scotland. While it isn’t always common knowledge, this castle was formerly named Freuchie Castle but was renamed to Castle Grant later. It is now a Category A listed building, and the spacious grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland .
The history of Castle Grant
Castle Grant is perched atop a rather large hill. It is often described as a looming mansion built around a substantial extended tower house that dates back to sometime in the 15 th century, but only partially. Even with only a short history, this castle has been through a lot during its time.
The early history
Castle Grant was built in its popular Z-plan in the 15 th century. The lands had previously been held by the Clan Comyn. However, they had passed to the Grants in the 15 th century and it soon became their stronghold.
The 17 th and 18 th Centuries
The Grants were well known as being Protestants. However, they joined James Graham, 1 st Marquess of Montrose during the Scottish Civil War during the 1640s. Originally named Freuchie Castle, it was renamed in 1694 to Castle Grant when the grounds were made into the regality of the Grant .
The eighth laird, Ludovick Grant supported the Hanoverians against the Stewarts. In doing this, he fought against the Jacobite’s in the Jacobite rising of 1715 and the Jacobite rising of 1745. During this time, the castle was occupied by the Jacobite’s. In 1787, Robert Burns visited the castle.
Later life at Castle Grant
In 1912, the castle was restored by Sir Robert Lorimer . It later became derelict. However, in 2006, it was once again purchased for £720,000 by businessman Craig Whyte. After Whyte, who had led Rangers F.C. into its administration and liquidation in 2012 , refused to make mortgage payments, Castle Grant was seized by the bank .
The current day
In 2014, Castle Grant was purchased by ex-CEO of the Russian Author Society, Sergey Fedotov, who paid £1million. He was later arrested for fraud. He still owns the castle to this day after serving six months in prison for a £3.6million property fraud committed while head of the Russian Authors’ Society.
You may be interested in other Scottish castles located in the Highland area such as Varrich Castle and Duntulm Castle .
Castle Grant Timeline
- 15 th century Castle Grant is built in its popular Z-plan
- 15 th century- The castle passed to the Grants and it soon becomes their stronghold
- 1640s- The Grants join James Graham, 1 st Marquess of Montrose during the Scottish Civil War
- 1694- Originally named Freuchie Castle, it was renamed to Castle Grant when the grounds were made into the regality of the Grant
- 1787- Robert Burns visits Castle Grant
- 1912- The castle is restored by Sir Robert Lorimer
- 2006- The castle is once again purchased for £720,000 by businessman Craig Whyte until being seized by the bank
- 2014- Castle Grant is purchased by ex-CEO of the Russian Author Society, Sergey Fedotov who paid £1million
Castle Grant facts
- The castle was originally called Freuchie Castle, Freuchie meaning ‘Heathery Place’
- The castle was renamed Castle Grant in 1694
- In 1787 Robert Burns visited Castle Grant as part of his travels around Scotland
- Castle Grant has had many owners in its life
- The castle is a Category A listed building
Who owns Castle Grant?
In 2014, after changing hands many times, Castle Grant was purchased by ex-CEO of the Russian Author Society, Sergey Fedotov, who paid £1million for it. He was later arrested for fraud. He still owns the castle to this day after se rving six months in prison for a £3.6million property fraud committed while head of the Russian Authors’ Society.
Due to being privately owned, the castle is no longer open to the public . It is still possible to view the outside of the castle from a track that runs through what was the Castle Grant estate to the north of Grantown-on-Spey. Nearby, you can visit Grantown Museum, Anagach Woods, Tormore Distillery, and Craggan Outdoors .
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Spotlight on Speyside: top things to see and do in Grantown-on-Spey
Grantown Initiative recently invited us to spend a weekend in the pretty Speyside town. Being Grants we jumped at the chance to discover just how much there is to see and do in Grantown-on-Spey.
Grantown-on-Spey is often described as a great base for exploring the Highlands. And while that’s true, it’s so much more than a staging post for visiting other places. There’s plenty to keep you entertained in Grantown-on-Spey.
Here’s how our trip went.
Day one – top things to see and do in Grantown-on-Spey
The first thing we did when we arrived in Grantown-on-Spey was park at The Speyside Hotel, where we’d be staying, then head off to explore on foot.
Shop local: Croft Cafe and Produce
Grantown-on-Spey has a vibrant high street filled with a good range of independent shops selling everything from books, to whisky, homeware, clothes and more.
Fiona’s Wholefoods and Refills
Our first port of call on the High Street was Fiona’s Wholefoods & Refills . The heavenly smelling shop sells a wide range of environmentally friendly products and packaging free foodstuffs. There’s a coffee shop too, that serves cakes and hot drinks.
We met Karen from Grantown Business Association in the cafe to chat about all things Grantown over coffee and cake. Both coffee and cakes were awesome, as was the welcome Fiona and her team gave the boy (and us too). He lapped up the attention and didn’t want to leave when it was time for us to move on.
Ewe & Me Gifts
Our next stop on the High Street was Ewe & Me, a gift shop that sells jewellery, art, ornaments and toiletries, many of which are made in Scotland. The shop is a real treasure trove. Amongst the treasures in Ewe and Me is one that’s not for sale. Ben the shop Westie belongs to owner Janet. He’s a wee cutie. Casper and Ben hit it off in true Westie fashion. First an enthusiastic greeting, followed by complete indifference.
The candy Coo
Further along the High Street we popped into The Candy Coo. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the shop for you. The shelves are filled with jars of sweets that’ll take you back to your childhood.
So many shops, so little time
There were loads more shops we’d have visited if time was on our side. Kindly, they came to us in the form of a wonderful gifted hamper filled with goodies. We’d only been in Grantown-on-Spey for a short while and had been bowled over by the generosity shown to us.
Relax & Reconnect: The Therapy suite
After retail therapy came relaxation for me and a walk for the boys.
The Therapy Suite is located a few minutes away from the centre of Grantown. The spa offers a range of beauty and spa treatments and also has a thermal suite where guests have access to a steam room, sauna and hot tub.
I was booked in for a massage with Sheena. After completing a questionnaire, Sheena selected three oil blends based on my answers. I could smell chamomile in the first, so it was a no. The second had lavender in it which I love. Oddly, the third had no smell. I firmly believe your body knows what it needs, so chose blend two – ‘De-Stress Muscle Oil’ from Aromatherapy Associates. It sounded perfect for someone who works hunched over a desk and oftens teeters on the verge of burnout.
I started my treatment by inhaling frankincense to relax and ground me. Next, the soles of my feet were massaged with warm oil, before my head, neck, shoulders and back were worked on to tease out every last knot of tension. It was a blissful experience and I felt amazing afterwards.
Stay: The Speyside Hotel
When we arrived at The Speyside Hotel Mark was there waiting to check us in. Mark manages the hotel, while wife Jane works her magic in the kitchen.
Our double room had a view of the Cromdale Hills and was fresh, modern and spotlessly clean.
The ensuite was large and filled with natural light. There were luxurious Scottish toiletries too. Hotels supporting other local businesses always win brownie points in my book.
Once we’d settled in, Mr G popped to the bar for drinks and we relaxed in our room until it was time to get ready for dinner.
Eat: Po Pia Thai
We had a table booked at Po Pia on the High Street. The authentic Thai restaurant is run by Callie and Bot. Callie (a Scot) looks after the front of house, while husband Bot rustles up dishes from his homeland in the kitchen.
Callie welcomed us on arrival and showed us to our table. After giving us menus, she took our drinks order. Our drinks arrived quickly, along with a bowl of water and biscuit for the boy.
Everything on the menu sounded fab. I chose vegetable spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce to start and Mr G opted for Thai fish cakes with sweet chilli sauce. We traded a spring roll for a fish cake and tucked in. We’d chosen well – both dishes were amazing.
I had chicken and ginger stir fry with egg fried rice for my main course and Mr G had katsu chicken curry with boiled rice. Unlike me, he’s not a curry lover, so I was surprised when he started raving about his main. Mine was packed with flavour and equally rave worthy.
Having scoffed cakes earlier we called it a day after two lovely courses.
The service, staff and food at Po Pia were excellent and the restaurant being dog friendly was an added bonus.
Day two – top things to see and do in Grantown-on-Spey
We slept like logs on our first night at The Speyside Hotel, thanks to a comfy bed, quiet location and fresh air wafting in through an open window.
Our second day in Grantown-on-Spey was going to be action packed, so we’d need a hearty breakfast to set us up for the day ahead.
Eat: The Speyside Hotel
Now, we were ready for adventure.
Grantown on foot: woodland walks
Our first itinerary stop was a thirty minute walk away. We could’ve driven there but I’m glad we didn’t because we met ducklings waddling down the street.
Once we saw the ducklings safely reunited with mummy duck, we joined a woodland trail on the edge of town and followed it into a beautiful pinewood, alive with the sound of birdsong.
A short distance along the trail we spotted a deer. She spotted us too, but decided we were too far away to be a threat. Minutes later I stopped at a small lochan to coo over more ducklings. Mr G dragged me away before my love of wildlife made us late.
The last part of our ramble led us along a section of old railway line, to reach our destination.
Outdoor adventure: Craggan Outdoors
We were there to try our hand at archery and foot at golf.
Ops Manager Josh greeted us on arrival and introduced us to Katie – the poor soul who’d be teaching a corrie fisted pair (left handed) archery.
Left handed people are the stuff of nightmares for sports coaches, but Katie was unfazed. She found two left handed bows and set about showing us the ropes using her own left hand, so her instructions were easy to follow.
Katie finished our lesson with some games, including one where Mr G and I teamed up to make a virtual pizza using the target. Hitting the white section earned us dough for the pizza, yellow cheese, red tomato sauce and blue a topping of choice. We made a big doughy pizza, with a tiny dollop of tomato sauce and teaspoon of cheese.
After our archery lesson it was time to do battle on the foot golf course. Foot golf is like regular golf, only it’s but played by trying to kick a football into a hole.
Mr G was convinced his victory would be comfortable. He was less cocky when I gave him a run for his money on the first three holes.
By the fourth hole my beginner’s luck had dried up and he raced into the lead. Despite the lack of competition in our game it was really good fun and we howled with laughter at some of the action shots I captured of Mr G ‘teeing off’.
The laughs got louder on the ninth hole when Mr G’s ball landed in a water hazard. He suggested I kick mine towards the edge of the pond, but struck by a sudden bout of overconfidence I ignored him and tried kicking it across the sizeable pond. Ten seconds later Mr G was fishing both balls out of the water. Not a glorious finish, but they say laughter is the best medicine and we had a big dose of that at Craggan Outdoors.
Grantown on foot: riverside walks
Our next itinerary stop was a short, scenic walk away from Craggan Outdoors. A riverside path next to the golf course led us along the Spey, passing a historic churchyard with a Pictish stone in it, then a small sandy beach. Grantown-on-Spey has a beach – who knew?
Eat: Andersons Wood Fired Pizza
Andersons Wood Fired Pizza is located on a small industrial estate (nicer than it sounds) near the Old Spey Bridge. Owner Adam Anderson set up the takeaway pizza business during the pandemic and his pizzas were a hit with the locals. Adam isn’t the only talented foodie in the family. He shares his premises with brother Steve who owns Cairngorm Leaf and Bean Coffee Roasters.
We ordered a small salami piccante pizza topped with spicy salami from Calabria, San Marina tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, roquito peppers and chilli honey each. Adam convinced us to try a pulled pork roll too, so we agreed to share one.
We sat outside in the sunshine while we waited for our food. Our pizzas and hog roast roll arrived arrived along with a portion of chocolate churros with salted caramel dipping sauce.
One bite of pizza told our taste buds this wasn’t your average takeaway pizza. It was easily the best we’ve had at home or abroad.
The hog roast sandwich was tasty too and the churros were divine.
Get crafty: Smarty Art
After lunch we waddled back to the centre of town to get creative.
Smarty Art is a ceramic painting shop owned by Nikka and Declan Gallagher. Declan welcomed us to Smarty Art and showed us the ropes. Then we each chose something to paint before carefully selecting colours. When I say carefully – I carefully selected colours for the little fairy I was going to paint. Mr G chose one shade of grey for the fighter jet he’d picked.
Colours selected, I started to make my fairy look pretty and was soon immersed in what I was doing. It whisked me off down memory lane to the high school art classes I loved as a teenager.
While I painted, Mr G yakked to Declan about football. We only spent an hour at Smarty Art because he wanted to rush back to our hotel room to watch football. After listening to him talking about football incessantly for sixty minutes, I’d now have to sit through ninety minutes of it too.
Mr G might have won at archery and foot golf, but when it came to ceramic painting I reigned supreme.
History & Heritage: Escape Cairngorms
After relaxing back at the hotel for a couple of hours, we were raring to try another fun activity.
Escape Cairngorms have two escape rooms inside The Pagoda – a cool restaurant that looks exactly like it sounds.
One of the rooms has a WWII POW escape theme. The other is based on local bad egg Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan aka Wolf of Badenoch, who burnt down Elgin Cathedral in 1390.
We chose the local themed room.
Before starting our games master Russell gave us a rundown of the rules. We’d have 60 minutes to escape from the Wolf’s lair. Russell would watch us on camera and if we waved he could offer us clues on a screen, but wouldn’t be able to hear or speak to us.
Inside the first room we got to work hunting for keys and trying to decipher riddles. With some help from Russell we progressed to a second room.
As we searched that room frantically the clock continued to tick away. More hints from Russell followed and we finally progressed to a third room. This room went all out to bamboozle us with riddles, combination locks and hidden keys. Eventually, after a gazillion more clues from Russell we escaped.
At 59 minutes and 46 seconds, we’d made it out by the skin of our teeth.
Eat: The Pagoda
After our escape room adventure it was time to head through to The Pagoda restaurant for dinner. Lots of greenery, Bhudda statues and ambient light in the restaurant give the place a nice mellow vibe.
After running around like headless chickens in the escape room we’d worked up a drooth (thirst) that only soft drinks would quench, so as soon as we were seated I ordered soda water and lime and Mr G ordered water.
We gulped our ice cold drinks down as we studied the menu.
For my main course I had homemade chilli con carne with rice, tortilla chips and dips. It was the perfect comfort food after a busy. Mr G had breaded haddock and chips with tartar sauce, which he really enjoyed.
With sugar from the churros we’d eaten at lunchtime still coursing through our veins, we skipped dessert and headed back to The Speyside Hotel for an early night.
It didn’t didn’t take us long to fall asleep after such a fun-packed day.
Day three – top things to see and do in Grantown-on-Spey
We woke the next morning looking forward to discovering more of Grantown-on-Spey before it was time for us to head home. First, we had another of Jane’s tasty breakfasts to look forward to.
We had it on good authority that Jane was something of a porridge making whiz. Apparently it was so good that it was worthy of a golden spurtle – a wooden implement used to stir porridge and the ultimate accolade in porridge making circles. We ordered porridge and bacon butties too.
Our breakfast arrived along with a sausage for the boy. The sausage lasted as long as our porridge did. Mark was right. Jane’s porridge was awesome and we should know as we’ve eaten it all over Scotland.
After breakfast we packed the car and said goodbye to Mark and the wonderful Speyside Hotel.
History & Heritage: Secret Strathspey
We might have packed the car, but we wouldn’t be using it quite yet because we were meeting Marcus from Secret Strathspey for a walking tour.
Marcus worked as a high school history teacher in the south of England, until deciding to relocate to Scotland with his wife so they could enjoy a more relaxing pace of life.
After moving to his new home, Marcus decided to make a career move too. He set up Secret Strathspey to offer history themed walking tours in and around Grantown on Spey. We were given a choice of tours and picked a two hour ‘Folk Tales and Legends’ tour.
We set off from The Speyside Hotel and Marcus and I were soon nattering about our shared love of history. Our tour proper started when we reached some woodland trails a short distance from the hotel.
As soon as we set foot inside the woods, Marcus began pointing out wildflowers and plants we’d probably have missed. They were linked to tales of alchemy, giants, extremely clever fish and mysterious fairy folk.
Historically, many of the plants was saw had been used to treat common ailments. We learned that the daisy, or day’s eye was believed to cure eye problems. The fact daisies looked like eyes was taken to be a sign from god.
Don’t much on a hunch
We climbed up through the woodland, listening intently as Marcus entertained us with his natural ability for storytelling. When we reached a clearing in the woods, we learned some foraging tips. The most important being ‘don’t munch on a hunch’. Good advice for sure. We picked berries from a juniper bush and made juniper tea, which we drank as Marcus foraged for sheep’s sorrel for us to eat. I thought it would taste nondescript, but it had a strong citrusy flavour and was really nice. Even Mr G who rarely gets involved with that sort of malarkey tried it and was pleasantly surprised.
The time we spent with Marcus flew by. His tour was informative, engaging and fun. We’ll definitely join him on another tour when we’re next in the area.
Eat: The Grantown Diner & Takeaway
Before leaving Grantown, we had one last treat in store – lunch at Grantown Diner & Takeaway .
Jon Wood opened the eatery in June 2020 with his wife Anna after he lost his job at a local four-star hotel due to redundancy.
I love American diners, but never expected to find such an authentic one in Grantown-on-Spey. It’s like a little piece of the USA in the heart of Speyside.
With a CV like Jon’s, Grantown Diner & Takeaway was never going to be a run of the mill burger joint. He cooks to order, using fresh, quality ingredients and a pinch of creative flair for good measure.
If your idea of diner food is flimsy burgers served with soggy lettuce on a dry roll, then you need to visit Grantown-on-Spey, because the Grantown Diner & Takeaway will knock your socks off.
Grantown-on-Spey – a wonderful visitor destination
We arrived in Grantown-on-Spey thinking we knew the town well, but after spending three days there it was obvious we’d only scratched the surface before. Our itinerary included loads of cool things to see and do, as well as great places to eat, drink, shop and sleep. And despite packing so much into our visit, we left Grantown with a list of things we still want to see and do there.
Our accommodation, food and experiences were provided on a complimentary basis as part of a paid partnership with Discover Grantown, however all opinions are my own.
Until next time …
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our caravan holiday plans have changed a wee bit, so now we’ll be staying at the fantastic site in Grantown on Spey. We’ve stayed there before, but your blog has given us some fresh ideas – thank you Sam. It’s a lovely wee town so we’re really looking forward to it.
It’s looks a gorgeous site. You’ll not run out of things to see and do in Grantown that’s for sure. Have an amazing time.
My youngest son and I had planned a visit but found it was not a day trip from Edinburgh! Definitely next time. My great grandfather’s family (Cruickshank) is from Cromdale and buried there, and we had hoped to visit. Thank you for a lovely tour, and with so many things to do in Grantown, we may need to stay a week!
Next time you definitely need to spend a few days to really do the place justice.
Great Blog – thank you 😊
Thanks for reading. 😃
Yet another place to add to the ever-growing list of places to visit when I return to Scotland! The wee lad seems to be quite adept at being given sausages – such a clever boy. As a vegan, I was wondering if you could include whether there are vegan options available at the places you dine? Thank you for another lovely insight into another beautiful part of Scotland.
It’s a beautiful town. Vegan food is pretty commonplace in Scotland so many of the places we visit serve it. I often eat veggie as I’m not a huge fan of meat and I never struggle to find things to eat.
Just love your posts!
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Fun and informative as always! Thanks!
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