Grantown-on-Spey is a small town on the edge of the spectacular Cairngorms National Park and a good base for exploring Strathspey. Lying half way between the Cairngorm and Lecht Ski areas, the town of Grantown on Spey boasts attractions that range from a superb 18-hole golf course to the new Grantown Heritage Museum and the delightful Revack Estate with attractive gardens, an orchid house, nature trails and an adventure playground - great for a family day out.
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The
Garth Hotel, standing on the north end of the village square, in the heart
of Grantown-on-Spey, was built in the 1850’s and began its life
as an Inn. Over the years the hotel has prospered, becoming the Premier
Independent Hotel in Grantown-on-Spey.
This Scottish hotel, near Aviemore, has recently been refurbished to encompass the perfect blend of elegant Victorian design and originality and all modern comforts. Fine hotel accommodation in the Scottish Highlands offering the standard of hospitality that Scotland has become renowned for.
The Spey Valley offers a diversity of leisure and sporting activities to suit all tastes: ideal for that golf break, fishing break or romantic weekend perhaps. The Garth Hotel also makes a fine base from which to enjoy the famous Whisky Trail.
The Garth Hotel Accommodation
The name "Garth" is derived from the Gaelic word garadh meaning "warming." This is reflected not only in the physical comforts and friendly charm of the Hotel but also in the cheerful, courteous and caring service that welcomes every guest. Extensive grounds with carefully landscaped gardens and a striking building of great character promise a holiday to remember.
All eighteen recently refurbished bedrooms, 2 singles and 16 double/twins are tastefully decorated and individually furnished with en-suite facilities, colour television, direct-dial telephone, hair drier and a hospitality tray. They also have stunning views across beautiful countryside or over the Victorian elegance of the town. A Drying Room and Golf Club Store are available for guests use.
Scottish Restaurant in the Highlands of Scotland
Our renowned Á la Carte restaurant is open every day, serving the
very best local produce, freshly and imaginatively prepared by one of
the leading Chefs in the area. Our cellar has been selected to offer a
wide variety of wines from around the world to suit every palate. Many
of these are available by the glass.
Private Dining
In addition to our renowned Á la Carte restaurant, we can offer
a special dining experience for up to ten diners in our private dining
room.
A warm welcome awaits you in our cosy well stocked lounge bar. Fine Hospitality is a keynote. Excellent bar meals are served throughout the day, complemented by a fine selection of draught and bottled beers, wines, spirits and of course a superb range of Malts. You can peruse some of the highlights of our range of over 70 malt whiskies here.
High Tea at The Garth Hotel
We offer a High Tea menu at The Garth, ideal for early diners and coach
party visitors alike. We are able to arrange for you to dine at any time
during the afternoon/early evening (after lunch service and before dinner
service).
The Garth Hotel offers excellent hotel accommodation in Scotland, ideal for any holiday, offering facilities for Business Meetings, Weddings and Honeymoon breaks, Christmas or Hogmanay House Parties. The Hotel stages a wide range of events and offers throughout the year.
Attractions and Activities
The Highlands is not only one of the most beautiful parts of Scotland
but it also has a whole range of interesting places to see and things
to do. We have taken the time to list a selection of these activities
and also have included a calendar of events in order to assist you in
your holiday or short break planning:
. Highland Wildlife
. History of Grantown-on-Spey
. Strathspey Steam Railway
. The Whisky Trail
. Highland Games
. Fishing the Spey
. Visitor Centres/Attractions
. Golf Courses
. Local Area Walks
Aberlour Distillery is located in the heart of Aberlour village, on the banks of the Lour burn where it meets the river Spey. The name Aberlour is Gaelic for the "mouth of the chattering burn". It was founded in 1879 by the philanthropist James Fleming whose motto "Let The Deed Show" appears on every bottle.
It was largely rebuilt following a fire that started in the malt mill and destroyed most of the distillery in 1898. Further improvements were made in the 1920s, after the second world war, in the 1960s, and in the 1970s. Exceptionally soft water is drawn from several springs in the Lour glen, having flowed through peat over the hard granite hills surrounding Ben Rinnes.
The distillery is oil-fired, and uses a stainless steel mash tun, washback, and four wide-topped copper pot stills. The malt is supplied to order, and is lightly peated. Aberlour malt whiskies have benefited from greater use of oloroso sherry casks in recent years which, combined with bourbon casks, add to the whisky's complexity.
Friends of 'The Garth'
Still spinning a line is Charlie Whelan, ex spin doctor for Gordon Brown,
Chancellor of the Exchequer. Charlie, now having settled in Strathspey,
has teamed up with several locals in the area to organise week-long fishing
holidays on the Spey. The week is mainly aimed at beginners.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
Carry on past the Square on Castle Road. the Hotel is on the left hand
side of the road.
Getting There by Railway:
From the south - Train to Aviemore then Bus or taxi to Grantown
on Spey.
From north - Train to Inverness then get Train to Aviemore or Carrbridge
then Bus or taxi to Grantown on Spey.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
Fly to Inverness. Take the A96 to Inverness then the A9 to Carrbridge.
Take A938 to Dulnain Bridge then the A95 to Grantown on Spey.
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