The village of Nethy Bridge lies in the heart of the Strathspey region of the Highlands between the towns of Aviemore and Grantown-on-Spey on the lower reaches of the River Nethy. The bridge itself was built in 1820 to Telford's design but it had to be rebuilt after the Great Moray Flood of 1829 washed parts of it downstream. Nethy Bridge, often affectionately referred to simply as 'Nethy', has been a holiday destination since Victorian times. This wee village high in the Cairngorms National Park has its own website www.nethybridge.com.

There's a nine-hole golf course, salmon fishing on the Spey, traditional Scots nights, bird watching on guided walks and the usual winter-sport mountain attractions: skiing/snowboarding on the CairnGorm and at The Lecht, and rock and ice climbing at both. The thirty miles of trails surrounding the village are maintained by Explore Abernethy. These include an all-access trail along the riverside, path networks joining onto the Speyside Way and numerous trails through the Caledonian Forest.

There are plenty of places to wine and dine in Nethy Bridge, and a variety of places to lunch. For traditional Scottish food, try the Clootie Dumpling at the Heather Centre, or evening dine at one of the Nethy Bridge hotels or resturants, such as the Mountview or the Muckrach Lodge. You'll also enjoy dinner with a wide choice of Scottish dishes at the main village hotel, the Nethy Bridge.

Established in 1893, Abernethy Golf Club is a beautiful nine-hole course set in the heart of the Scottish Highlands near the village of Nethybridge and Aviemore. On most days, it is possible to walk on and play without a reserved tee time. Families are welcome and handicap certificates are not required. For those without clubs we have sets for hire. For more info on local golf courses, check out our golfing page.

The Abernethy Highland Games and Clan Grant gathering is another traditional Cairngorms National Park event. Established in 1880, and held on the second Saturday in August, it features all the usual heavy and light sports, such as tossing the sheaf and caber, and various running distances. Indeed there had reportedly been a gathering in the town since 1838 but the event was not well-organised in its early days. Competing pipe bands march throughout the gathering.

A Spar store and post office in the main street will supply all your basic needs. S. G Mustard, the butcher, founded in 1948, is the place for all your BBQ and carnivorous wants. While there are some great local crafts to be purchased at the Nethybridge Pottery workshop (showroom of potter Rob Lawson), the Speyside Heather Centre is also a good place to shop. The cafe makes its own bread and homemade soups. They also have some lovely pieces in the shop and garden centre, perfect for finding flowers or heather to take home.