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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 full day private sightseeing tours with a kilt-clad driver and private vehicle. Departures from Inverness, Aberdeen and Huntly to explore Speyside, the north east coast and the Highlands. Itineraries feature distilleries and castles, as well as gardens, standing stones, Highland Games, etc. Accommodation booking, airport transfers, boat trips, etc, can also be arranged.
- Fairburn Lodge offers 4-night whisky packages with 3 days out visiting different distilleries while staying at the lodge near Inverness. These excursions are for small groups of 2 - 8 people.
- Heart of Scotland Tours - daily minibus tours all year round departing from Edinburgh.
- Heavenly Highlands operates half and full-day guided tours around Speyside specialising in distillery tours and whisky tastings.
- Highland Discovery Tours operate 6 different day tours (Sundays - Fridays) from Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey and surrounding villages, plus 2 different day tours departing from Inverness. Tours include Strathspey, The Malt Whisky Trail, etc. Booking essential. Tel: 01479 870 341. Airport transfers and private hire can also be arranged.
- Scotland Made Easy
can plan a customised itinerary for a self-drive tour to suit your interests with B&Bs on the Whisky Trail.
- 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
Scot House Hotel
Newtonmore Road
Kingussie PH21 1HE
Tel: +44 (0)1540 661351
Fax:+44 (0)1540 661111
Email: enquiries@scothouse.com
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Scot House Hotel
Charming, family run small hotel
set in a relaxing location in the Cairngorm 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
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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 £53 - £76 per person.
Dinner, B&B from £84 - £108 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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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.
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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.
Ideal for golf, fishing, hill walking, shooting, stalking
Ski-ing, gliding, off-road driving.
Popular restaurant, tavern and whisky bar.
AA Red Rosette award for excellent cuisine.
Facilities for weddings and conferences.
22 bedrooms: single, double, twin, family rooms (most en-suite)
Honeymoon suite with 4-poster, sauna and whirlpool bath.
B&B prices from £47.50 per person.
Check web site for late deal prices.
February - April: Sunday night free if staying Friday & Saturday.
May - October: 7 nights for price of 5
Special offers & short breaks available.
Web site includes 360 degree virtual tours.
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
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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.
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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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Euan and Susan Cameron
The Station Hotel
Seafield Street
Portsoy
Aberdeenshire AB45 2QT
Tel: 01261 842327
Fax: 01261 842975
Email: enquiries@stationhotelportsoy.co.uk
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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.
11 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
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Speyside Self Catering Accommodation
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Hillview
Glenlivet
Ballindalloch
Banffshire AB37 9DB
Contact Mark Scott
Tel: 01250 876 998 / 01250 872 481
Email: hillview@selfcatering-scotland.net
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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 £399 per week.
Short breaks sometimes available.
Online availability calendar.
Pets welcome (extra charge).
Click here for online brochure
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Mr and Mrs T. Cattanach
Dalmunack
Carron
Aberlour
Moray AB38 7QP
Tel: +44 (0)1651 851485
Email: w.cattanach1485@btinternet.com
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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 £500 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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