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Welcome
to Drumdelgie, a former farm situated above the river Deveron with superb
views over the surrounding countryside. Drumdelgie is just four miles
from the traditional market town of Huntly right in the heart of the beautiful
Aberdeenshire countryside.
Drumdelgie was formerly one of the biggest farms in Aberdeenshire and
life on the farm in the nineteenth century is described in a well-known
bothy ballad, "The Hash o' Drumdelgie".
Drumdelgie House Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Drumdelgie House is a family run bed and breakfast offering comfortable accommodation and friendly hospitality all year round. The rooms were completely renovated in 2007 and as they are away from the family part of the house, offer privacy and peace to our guests.
We have 3 first floor bedrooms:
· Superking/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and separate shower
· King-size double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
· Twin bedroom with en-suite shower
The bedrooms are all bright and airy and comfortably furnished with television,
hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
On the ground floor there is a large guest sitting/dining room with a
log-burning stove.
We serve a traditional cooked breakfast using home-made bread, free-range
eggs from our own hens, home-made jams and marmalade and locally sourced
sausages and bacon. Vegetarian options are also available.
As part of the renovations in 2007 we installed an environmentally friendly
log burning boiler which provides all the heating and hot water requirements
of the house, and ensure that it is cosy and warm even in the depths of
winter.
Children:
We do not have a family room but offer a discount for children accommodated
in a second room. A cot is available and there is no charge for babies/toddlers
sharing a room.
Location:
Located between the Grampian mountains and the unspoilt coastline
of the Moray Firth, we are ideally located for visiting the famous Speyside
distilleries on the Whisky Trail, or north-east Scotland's many dramatic
and romantic castles on the Castle Trail. It is an excellent location
for wildlife enthusiasts, with beautiful walks such as the Speyside Trail
or the numerous coastal and forest walks established in the region. The
area is also perfect for cycling or mountain-biking, fishing, pony-trekking
and golf.
Events:
Traditional Highland Games take place in various towns across the region
in the summer months. See tossing the caber, highland dancing and listen
to massed pipe bands. There are also agricultural shows in Keith and Turriff,
and a traditional boat festival at Portsoy. Dufftown hosts the Spirit
of Speyside Whisky Festival at the beginning of May each year.
Walking:
There are many tracks and walks in the immediate area, with way-marked
trails in the surrounding forests and riverside walks along the Deveron.
There are also miles of forest track accessible directly from the cottages.
Further afield there is the Speyside Trail which runs from Aviemore to
the mouth of the Spey, and coastal paths along the beaches and cliff-tops
of the Moray Firth.
Skiing:
Nordic cross-country skiing is available at the Nordic Ski Centre based
in Huntly and the Clashindarroch Forest. Well signed routes are provided
in the forest. Other ski facilities are available at the Lecht Ski Centre
about an hour's drive away.
Mountain biking:
Mountain bikes can be ridden on the forest tracks in Clashindarroch and
in several other forests in the area. Details are available from Forest
Enterprise at their local office or website. Purpose built tracks are
now accessible in Kirkhill Forest, near Aberdeen, and Whiteash, Ordiequish
and Ben Aigan near Fochabers.
Fishing:
The River Deveron provides some of Scotland's finest salmon fishing and
licences can be arranged. Fishing is also available on lochs at Artloch
(2 miles away) and Mossat Fisheries.
Riding:
The Corrylair Riding Centre nearby offers trekking for all ages and standards.
Golf:
Enjoy Scottish golf at its best at one of the region's numerous top quality
golf courses. We can book tee times at several local courses for you.
Malt Whisky Trail:
The Malt Whisky Trail visits many distilleries along the Spey from Grantown
to the coast.
Castle Trail:
The Castle Trail visits many historic castles in Aberdeenshire including
Huntly Castle, Corgarff and Kildrummy, and gardens such as Leith Hall
and Crathes Castle.
Wildlife:
The North East Falconry Centre just along the road from Drumdelgie offers
daily flying displays. Also the Forestry Commission maintain a hide at
Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch two miles away on the A96. Bottlenose dolphins,
seals and minke whales are often to be seen at Spey Bay, and deer and
red squirrels are to be seen in local forests.
Archaeology:
The Archaeolink museum near Insch has exhibits showing how life was lived
in the Iron Age and Roman periods. Frequent displays demonstrate many
aspects of early occupation of the area. There are also a number of standing
stone circles in Aberdeenshire, included in a tourist board signed trail.
Directions:
Drumdelgie is located 4 miles north of Huntly, about a mile from the main
A96 Aberdeen/Inverness road.
Aberdeen airport is approximately 50 minutes away and Inverness airport
90 minutes, with car hire available at both. There are regular trains
from Aberdeen and Inverness to Huntly and an hourly bus service which
also stops at Aberdeen airport. Taxis are available in Huntly.
The Hash o' Drumdelgie
There's a fairm toon up in Cairnie
It's kent baith far an wide
It's cae'd the Hash o' Drumdelgie
On bonnie Deveronside.
It's five o clock that we get up
An' hurry doon the stair;
Tae get wir horses corned an' fed
An likewise straucht their hair.
Email Drumdelgie House Bed and Breakfast enquiries & reservations:
bookscotland@madbookings.com
