Fourteen miles northeast of Aviemore and surrounded by ancient woodland lies the capital of the Badenoch and Strathspey region, Grantown-on-Spey. It is a traditional planned Georgian Highland town in the middle of the Cairngorms National Park. Dating from the mid-18th century, it boasts many historic buildings, a tree-lined square and striking architecture. Grantown-on-Spey has its own village website www.grantownonspey.com

Grantown Museum tells the story of the town's beginnings and is worth a visit. The fishing on the River Spey is world renowned with salmon and trout the main catches. For those with less patience, why not take a stroll along the Speyside Way and absorb the delights of the area's many distilleries on the equally famous Whisky Trail. For the more energetic, the new Grantown Mountain Bike Skills Trail is well worth a look. And there are water and outdoor sports aplenty on offer at Craggan Outdoors, a TripAdvisor top-rated 'thing to do' in Scotland. The centre won the 'Best Visitor Experience' category at the 2010 Highlands & Islands Tourism awards.

Muckrach Lodge: relax in comfort and enjoy fine Scottish food in this award-winning restaurant. Craggan Mill Restaurant has the very best freshly prepared local produce. Culdearn House Hotel has been awarded an AA Rosette,  the Mountview Hotel has two AA Rosettes thanks to their fine cuisine and faultless hospitality. The restaurant at Tigh na Sgiath offers a romantic candle-lit dining room with views over the Cairngorms. The Tyree House Hotel has a great bar and good menu. The Seafield Lodge Hotel boasts warm hospitality in comfortable surroundings. The Garth Hotel has some great dishes and superb puddings. Good Food and drink is a core ingredient of Ravenscourt House.

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Course is an 18-hole course that was founded in 1890. It is situated in Strathspey approximately thirty-five miles southeast of Inverness in Scotland. From humble beginnings, the golf club has evolved over the years and in 1999 a major extension and refurbishment was carried out to the clubhouse to bring it up to standard. For more info on other golf courses in the Cairngorms National Park, check our golf pages.

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is held on the last weekend in April.  The Strathspey in May - festival has been running for seven years at the beginning of May and its focus is on traditional music. Figgat Fair takes place on the last Saturday in July. The Annual Strathspey Farmers' Club Grantown Show is held on the second Thursday in August. The Highland Games take place on 24th August at Heathfield Park. Motor Mania and Try-triathalon are held on the first Sunday in September, with Hogmanay on 31st December at Grantown-on-Spey's Hogmanay Party in the Square! See in the New Year in style with one of the largest Hogmanay crowds in the Highlands

Animal Ark Supplies is great for reptiles and pet food. Boyd's of Grantown has a great selection of gifts, household items and toys. Craggan Mill, in addition to the restaurant, has a selection of local arts and crafts. Catherine's Stores has gifts, hardware, household goods, plants and gardening equipment. Ewe & Me gift shop is great for something unusual and sheep orientated! Kinder World has children's toys and clothing. Speyside Heather Centre is a must for its Highland plants.