Tomintoul is a village situated in the Highlands, located centrally in the Cairngorms National Park, in north-east Scotland. Tomintoul is one of the highest villages in the Highlands, at 1160ft, with picturesque scenery and the nearby Ailnack Gorge, Scotland’s largest glacial melt-water gorge. Tomintoul is located on the Crown Estate of Glenlivet and was founded by the 4th Duke of Gordon c1750. There is a small museum in the square with interesting information on the history of the village and surrounding area. The village has a selection of restaurants, cafés, shops and amenities; the main industry here is tourism due to its position on the ‘Whiskey Trail’. The village offers a variety of holiday accommodation including hotels, B&B’s and self catering cottages; The Glenlivet Distillery is seven miles north and open for visitor tours. Tomintoul is an ideal centre for exploring the tranquil remote Highlands either by walking, mountain-biking or horse-riding with way-marked trails giving easy access to the countryside and wildlife; there are downhill skiing facilities at Glenmulliach Forest and cross-country skiing in the Cromdale Hills. The River Avon is ideal for Salmon and Trout fishing and the area is abundant with golf courses. There is also an adventure playground for children.
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Places to Stay near Tomintoul
Gordon Hotel (0.10 miles)
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A warm and friendly hotel in Tomintoul - the highest village in the Highlands! Enjoy a wee dram at the hotel's ... More
Argyle Guest House (0.21 miles)
Argyle House is a cosy Guest House retreat in Tomintoul village, which is centrally located in the Cairngorm National park. This is an ideal location for fishermen, walkers, cyclists, bikers, whisky enthusiasts, with local distilleries ... More | visit website
Argyle Guest House (0.21 miles)
Eden House (8.42 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
Dunallan House (9.99 miles)
Westhaven (9.99 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
Kinross House (10.03 miles)
Grant Arms Hotel (10.09 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
Garth Hotel (10.11 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
Ben Mhor Hotel (10.13 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
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