Grantown-on-Spey is a traditional Highland town dating back to the 1760s. It is in the county of Moray, 14 miles north-east of Aviemore on the northern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.
Grantown-on-Spey lies in the Highland Council Area, historically Moray County, beside the River Spey. It was named Grantown after Sir James Grant. Situated between the Cairngorms and the ski area of Lecht, it’s a popular base for those exploring Strathspey, for winter sports, and for hikers and wildlife enthusiasts. It has an 18-hole golf course and also makes a good base for followers of the famous Speyside Whisky Trail.
The Scottish Highlands are at their most dramatic in autumn with mist lingering in the glens and red deer stags roaring in the hills. Migrating waders and geese are heading south from their Arctic breeding grounds, while golden eagles soar over mountain tops and red grouse call on moors. Find out more about Autumn in the Scottish Highlands
From a wonderful base in Grantown-on-Spey, this small-group tour devotes a week to exploring the Scottish Highlands during the magical months of Spring. In the company of expert naturalist Mike Dilger, we hope to encounter iconic species such as crested tit, Scottish crossbill, red squirrel and red deer. Find out more about Early Spring in the Scottish Highlands
Early summer is a fabulous time to visit the Scottish Highlands as the forests, moors, coastline and glens come alive with an incredible diversity of wildlife ranging from Caledonian butterflies and marine mammals to raptors and iconic passerines and land mammals. Find out more about Z) Early Summer in the Scottish Highlands
In 1860 Queen Victoria stayed at the Grant Arms Hotel and wrote of it favourably in her diary. While maintaining its historic style, it is now a modern hotel. Its rooms have facilities beyond Queen Victoria’s wildest dreams – they’re all en suite, with tea and coffee, a hair dryer, TV and WiFi. Find Out More about Grant Arms Hotel
