Waverley Villa - Local Activities
Grantown-on-Spey, the capital of Strathspey, is a traditional Highland town situated 14 miles from Aviemore at the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.
The River Spey, famed for its salmon fishing, is only a short walk from the town centre and there are numerous easy walking routes along the river. Why not visit Aviemore and Grantown on Spey walks for more information.
Waverley Villa enjoys a great relationship with the renowned Rothiemurchus Estate, Clay pigeon shooting can be arranged at the Rothiemurchas shooting grounds. Seasonal game shooting eg. pheasant, roe and red deer shoots can be organised by prior arrangement.
There is a wide variety of quality shops, hotels, pubs, restaurants and coffee shops both in the town and surrounding area.
Grantown is bordered by ancient woodlands including Anagach Woods which has marked trails and paths providing access for walking, running, orienteering or cycling.
Golf, bird (LochGarten Osprey Centre) and nature watching, skiing, pony trekking, off-road driving and water sports are just some of the other activities available throughout the year.
Waverley Villa is the perfect base to explore the local Speyside
area and visit tourist attractions throughout the Highlands and North East Scotland.
These include:
- Scotland’s Malt Whisky Trail
- Loch Ness
- Craggan Outdoor Activity Centre
- Spey Valley Smoke house
- Logie Steading Visitor Centre
- Strathspey Steam Railway
- LochGarten Osprey Centre
- Loch Insh Watersports
- Cairngorm Funicular Railway
- Landmark Forest Theme Park
- Highland Wildlife Park
- Rothiemurchus Estate
- Glenlivet Estate
- Dolphin Watching
You are also ideally placed to visit the many castles, rivers, lochs, distilleries, gardens and historic towns and villages throughout the Scottish Highlands.
The VisitHighlands.com website provides more information on ‘what to see and do’ in the
area.