Grantown-on-Spey is a town, known as the Capital of Strathspey, situated in the Badenoch and Strathspey area in the Central Highlands of Scotland, lying on the River Spey at the north-side of the Cairngorms National Park, 14 miles from Aviemore. Surrounded by the ancient Caledonian forest, Grantown-on-Spey was a planned Georgian town, named and designed by James Grant in 1766. The 16th century Ballindalloch Castle home to the Macpherson-Grants, since 1546, stands 15 miles down the valley. The town has many historically interesting buildings with Georgian and Victorian architecture. The Railway arrived in 1863 and the town has been a popular holiday resort ever since. The most famous visitor to the town was Queen Victoria in 1860. Grantown-on-Spey has a variety of shops and amenities, cafes, bars, restaurants and a museum, it is abundant with B&B’s, self-catering accommodation, hotels, it also has a camping and caravanning site and a hostel; popular with walkers on The Speyside Way, the long distance footpath which passes Grantown. There are many walks over the surrounding hills and marked trails in the Anagach Woods. Other activities include golf, tennis, bowls, pony-trekking and fishing in the Spey. The nearby Cairngorms Mountains offer skiing and climbing and the Rothiemurchus Highland Estate near Aviemore has water-sports.
Camping
Dentist
Your Perfect Smile Dental Clinic
Doctor
Grantown On Spey Health Centre
Estate Agent
Cockburns
Masson Cairns The Highland Property Centre
Masson Cairns LLP
Farmers Market
Grantown-on-Spey Farmers Market
Golf Club
Craggan Golf Club
Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
Inn
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Craiglynne Hotel
The Glass House Restaurant
School
Grantown Grammar School
Grantown Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
Vet
Sports Clubs
Grantown on Spey LTC (Tennis)
Shops
Flower Box
Speyside Heather Centre
The Pet Shop
Munro Ltd
Activities
Ardenbeg Bunkhouse & Outdoor Centre(Adventure)
Places to Stay near Grantown on Spey
Ben Mhor Hotel (0.02 miles)
With regular entertainment in a traditional Highland lounge bar, Ben Mhor Hotel is family owned and run, with fully refurbished en suite bedrooms and a bistro serving fresh, homemade meals. Dating back ... More
Dunallan House (0.15 miles)
Grant Arms Hotel (0.17 miles)
the hotel is set in the centre of Grantown-on-spey,queen victoria stayed at the hotel in 1860 on her tour of the highlands.the hotel prides its self on the food which ... More
Ravenscourt House Hotel (0.18 miles)
Ravenscourt House is a Family run 8-bedroom hotel, stonebuilt in Victorian era. The hotel is situated just two minutes stroll from the centre of Grantown-on-Spey, a charming small town with a distinct village ambience located ... More | visit websiteWillowbank (0.23 miles)
Willowbank is one of the very few listed buildings within the Cairngorms National Park and offers bed and breakfast accommodation just 15 minutes’ drive from Aviemore. Willowbank licensed guest house is one ... More
Westhaven (0.28 miles)
Westhaven is situated in a quiet location close to the town centre, overlooking the golf course and Anagach Woods, with a magnificent view to the Hills of Cromdale. Westhaven is convenient for ... More
Garth Hotel (0.30 miles)
NON SMOKING ACCOMMODATIONThe Garth Hotel and Restaurant overlooks the square in the bustling Strathspey town of Grantown-on-Spey.A lovely,rambling building of great character,the Garth stands in its own extensive grounds with ... More
Craiglynne Hotel (0.32 miles)
Like the surrounding town of Grantown on Spey, the Craiglynne Hotel is a handsome and impressive granite-built building situated in its own impressive grounds, a short stroll from the town centre. ... More
An Cala Guest House (0.41 miles)
An Cala Guest House is a lovely Victorian granite house set in half an acre of grounds and offers comfort in a friendly and cosy atmosphere.
Our aim is to make our guests feel comfortable and ... More | visit website
Eden House (3.24 miles)
Eden House(meaning delight) is a luxury and organic B&B situated on the fringes of the Cairngorm National Park.This century old victorian villa is the obvious choice for the discerning and ... More
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