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Holidays / Tours:

  • Absolute Escapes offer tailor-made themed packages such as Castles & Whisky, for individuals, groups and corporate clients. Packages can include acommodation, transport, tours and whisky tastings in any location - either self drive or with a private tour guide.
  • Castle Tours offer a choice of sightseeing tours. Scheduled day tours (4 - 8 people), or tailor-made, private guided tours. Departures from Inverness and Aberdeen to explore Speyside, the north east coast and the Highlands. Itineraries feature distilleries and castles, as well as gardens, wildife, Highland Games, etc. Accommodation booking, airport transfers, etc., can also be arranged.
  • Heart of Scotland Tours - daily minibus tours all year round departing from Edinburgh.
  • Scotland Made Easy is a Highland-based small company offering self drive tours arranged just for you. Tours can include Whisky tasting or Gourmet short breaks (4 nights), or longer trips (6 - 13 nights) looking at castles and gardens. Pre-booked accommodation and route maps provided.
  • Wilderness Scotland offer tailor-made holidays in the Highlands & Islands. Luxury breaks, activity holidays, self drive or with private guides. A range of accommodation is available. Themed holidays (wildlife, whisky, history, etc.) can be arranged, as well as activities such as walking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing and bird watching.
  • Coach tour operators in Scotland...

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Featured Hotels

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Scot House Hotel
Newtonmore Road
Kingussie PH21 1HE
Tel: +44 (0)1540 661351
Fax:+44 (0)1540 661111
Email: enquiries@scothouse.com
Scot House Hotel

Charming, family run small hotel
set in a relaxing location in the Cairngorms National Park.
Highland hospitality with friendly personal attention.
Recommended by Michelin, AA Hotel Guide, Rough Guide.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
13 miles from Aviemore. 40 miles south of Inverness.

Choice of 8 ensuite bedrooms (double and twin)
and a family suite with separate bedrooms for parents & children.
All with TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee.
Superior rooms include kingsize bed,
bay window with seating area, whirlpool bath and bathrobes.

The Spey Bar specialises in Malt Whiskies
and also serves informal bar-lunches and suppers.
Award-winning restaurant with à la carte and daily table d'hote menus.
Facilities for business meetings and small weddings.

B&B prices from £29 - £49 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £50 - £71 per person.
Credit cards accepted.
Frequent special offers all year round.
Romantic breaks with 2 nights Dinner, B&B, champagne & chocolates.
Tailor made activity packages can include golf, walking,
fishing, skiing, shooting, stalking, etc.
Click here for online brochure

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Sonia and William Marshall
Culdearn House
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JU
Tel: +44 (0)1479 872106
Fax: +44 (0)1479 873641
Email: enquiries@culdearn.com
Culdearn House

Formerly the country home of the Earl of Seafield's family.
Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star Small Hotel
in the heart of the Spey Valley.
Renowned for its warm hospitality.
Personally run hotel with intimate atmosphere.
Ideal for romantic breaks or special celebrations.
Recommended in 'The Hidden Places of Scotland'.
Member of Best Loved Hotels.
Green Tourism Business scheme gold award.
13 miles from Aviemore. 35 miles south of Inverness.

Fine dining with candlelit tables, log fire & attentive service.
Daily changing menus. AA Red Rosette.
Lounge with wood panelling and luxurious furnishings.
Selection of 50 malt whiskies (some rare) with tasting notes.
Whisky Tasting weekends can be arranged.

Choice of 6 kingsize, double and twin bedrooms.
All with en-suite facilities, toiletries, TV, radio,
trouser press, dressing gowns, hairdryer, refreshments
shortbread, bottled water, fruit, floral arrangement.
Free Wifi Broadband Internet access.
For special celebrations, flowers, chocolates,
champagne and/or a piper can be arranged.

B&B prices from £58 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £89 per person.
Discounts for stays of 4 or more nights.
Exclusive use (min 2 nights for up to 12 people).
Credit cards accepted. Open all year.
No children under 10. No smoking.
Click here for online brochure

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Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Andrew & Jenny Cox
Loch Kinord Hotel
Dinnet
near Ballater
Royal Deeside
Aberdeenshire AB34 5JY
Tel: +44 (0)1339 885229
Fax: +44 (0)1339 887007
Email: hotel@lochkinord.com

Self catering log cabins also available.

Loch Kinord Hotel

Personally run country hotel built in the late 1800's.
Scottish Tourist Board 3 Stars.
Set in lovely countryside between Ballater and Aboyne
in the heart of Royal Deeside. 35 miles from Aberdeen.
Member of Scotland's Personal Hotels.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking,
ski-ing, off-road driving.

Popular restaurant, lounge, whisky bar & log fires.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.

19 ensuite bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms.
All with telephone, satellite TV, trouser press,
hairdryer, iron/ironing board, tartan fabrics.
Free WiFi Internet access.
Ground floor rooms available.
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, lounge and whirlpool bath.

B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Check web site for late deal prices.
Child rates available.
February - April: Sunday night free if staying Friday & Saturday.
May - October: 7 nights for price of 5.
Special offers & short breaks available.
Open for Christmas and New Year.

Click here for online brochure

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Craiglynne Hotel
Woodlands Terrace
Grantown on Spey PH26 3JX
Tel: 01479 872 597
Craiglynne Hotel

Stone-built Victorian hotel standing in impressive grounds.
It overlooks parkland to the forest and the River Spey beyond.
A short stroll from the centre of Grantown on Spey.
Ideal base to explore the Whisky Trail, Cairngorms & Loch Ness.

Warm and friendly with a welcoming atmosphere.
Open fires in the lounge and bar.
Dinner is available in the Spey Restaurant.
Sun lounge. Putting green.
Facilities for weddings.

Choice of 82 bedrooms (double, twin, single and family)
all with ensuite bathroom, telephone, TV, toiletries
tea/coffee, etc. Recently redesigned.
Room service available.
Lift and disabled access.
Pets welcome.

B&B from £55 per person per night.
Dinner £21.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

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Eight Acres Hotel
Morriston Road
Elgin IV30 6UL
Tel: 01343 543077

Locally popular wedding venue for up to 180 guests
with beautiful grounds and bespoke menus
Conference facilities for 250 delegates.

Eight Acres Hotel

3 star hotel on the outskirts of historic Elgin.
In the heart of Malt Whisky Country.
Ideal for golf, distilleries, walking, cycling, dolphin trips.
Inverness 37 miles / Airport 30 miles.

Leisure Club with 15m swimming pool,
sauna, spa, gym, solarium and squash courts.

Restaurant serving afternoon teas and dinner.
Fine selection of Speyside malts.

Newly refurbished.
Choice of 53 bedrooms and suites.
B&B prices from £45 per person (2 sharing).
Frequent special offers.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

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Hotel in Aberdeenshire

Euan and Susan Cameron
The Station Hotel
Seafield Street
Portsoy
Aberdeenshire AB45 2QT
Tel: 01261 842327
Fax: 01261 842975
Email: enquiries@stationhotelportsoy.co.uk

THE STATION HOTEL

Cosy traditional 'village inn' style hotel with friendly personal service.
Located in the heart of the old fishing town of Portsoy.
50 minutes drive from Aberdeen Airport.
Inverness 65 miles. Elgin 27 miles.
Golf breaks can be arranged (with transport if required).

Possible day trips include the Castle Trail, Whisky Trail,
North East Coastal Trail (sandy beaches, cliffs and
picturesque harbours such as Cullen, Buckie, Banff, MacDuff).
Speyside, Deeside and the Cairngorms are all within each reach.
Pony trekking, bird watching, walking, cycling, fishing.

14 bedrooms (double twin, family, triple).
All with ensuite bathroom, TV and tea & coffee making facilities.
Some with sea views.
Children welcome.
Restaurant serving local fresh produce. Lounge bar.
Scottish Tourist Board 2 Stars.

B&B prices: £32.50 per person (2 sharing).
Family room: £80 per night.
Dinner, B&B special breaks:
£89 for 2 nights / £119 for 3 nights / £149 for 4 nights.
Instant online booking.

Click here for online brochure

Speyside Self Catering Accommodation

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Hillview
Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
Banffshire AB37 9DB

Contact Mark Scott
Tel: 07947754454 / 01250 872 481
Email: hillview@selfcatering-scotland.net

Hillview

Luxury cottage with countryside views.
Furnished to a high standard and ideal for family holidays.
Previously part of the Glenlivet Whisky Distillery.
Set in Glenlivet between the Ladder and Cromdale Hills
in the Cairngorms National Park.
30 minutes drive from Aviemore & Royal Deeside.
20 minutes from The Lecht ski resort.
20 minutes from the coast of Moray.
Ideal for fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding,
wildlife watching, exploring distilleries, castles, etc.

Accommodation for up to 12 people:
6 bedrooms (2 double, 3 twin and 1 with bunks).
3 bathrooms.
Large lounge, dining room, kitchen,
utility room and second lounge
Facilities include oil central heating,
2 large TVs with Freeview, stereo / CD player / radio,
large electric range cooker, microwave, dishwasher,
washing machine, fridge / freezer.
Free broadband access through WiFi.

Rental prices from £799 per week.
Short breaks sometimes available.
Online availability calendar.
Pets welcome (extra charge).

Click here for online brochure

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Mrs Cattanach
1 Conval Drive
Aberlour
Moray AB38 9PG
Tel: +44 (0)1651 851485
Email: w.cattanach1485@btinternet.com

Hollybush House

Recently built house equipped to a high standard. Sleeps 8.
Countryside location overlooking the River Spey.
Situated near The Speyside Way.
Ideal for fishing, golf, walking, distilleries, castles, etc.
4 miles from Aberlour. Close to Ballindalloch Castle.
Elgin 19 miles. Aviemore 36 miles.
Inverness 55 miles. Aberdeen 60 miles.
Handy for winter skiing at Cairngorm or the Lecht.

4 large bedrooms: 2 twin and 2 double (2 ensuite)
Kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathroom, garage,
picnic table. No pets. Linen provided.
Prices from £600 per week.

Click here for online brochure

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For more Accommodation near distilleries, see
Aberdeenshire & Grampian
Moray & Speyside
Aviemore
Isle of Islay

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Whisky Books

The Road to Craigellachie
The beginner's guide to whisky and where to start your discovery of it in Scotland. There are maps to show you the way and the places and distilleries to visit. The book was launched at the Scottish Whisky Festival in Speyside. Paperback 190 pages. Published May 2005.
Available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK
The Island Whisky Trail
Scotland's Hebridean and West Coast Malt Whisky Distilleries
includes Islay, Jura, Mull and Skye
Paperback by Neil Wilson. 128 pages. Published May 2003.
Available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK
Raw Spirit: In Search of the Perfect Dram
This whisky travelogue is Scottish novelist Iain Banks' first non-fiction book.
Hardback. 388 pages. Published November 2003.
To order your copy, click here
The Whisky Trails
Great guidebook telling you about the 120 distilleries you can visit throughout Scotland. Available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK

The Malt Whisky Trail Video
A tour of 8 distilleries on Speyside.
Available in 2 formats:
NTSC (US / Canada) and PAL (UK)

The Single Malt Whiskey Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide
This is THE book for whisky lovers to have!
To order your copy, click here
Collins Whisky Map of Scotland
Showing you the distilleries to visit.
Available from Amazon.com and Amazon UK


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