Places To Visit

PLACES TO VISIT

Strathspey Railway

Aviemore
Strathspey Vintage Railway
Located In: Aviemore

Strathspey Railway

The Strathspey Railway links Aviemore to Broomhill Station (also known as GlenBogle, made famous in TV series, Monarch of the Glen).

Sit back, relax and let the power of steam take you on a journey to remember.

Please visit The Strathspey Railway website before booking.

Lochs & Castles

Highlands
Urquhart Castle - 1 Hour from Tulach Ard Self Catering Accommodation Grantown On Spey
Located In: Highlands

Lochs & Castles

The Highlands boasts some of the best lochs, castles and ruins.  At these fine historic buildings, Scotland's heritage past comes to life.

Urquart Castle (near the shores of Loch Ness), Cawdor Castle, Ballindalloch Castle and Loch An Eilean but to name a few are just some of the best recommended places visit for those interested in Highland History.

Loch Ness

Inverness
Cruising on Loch Ness
Located In: Inverness

Loch Ness

No visit to Inverness, or indeed the Scottish Highlands, is complete without a trip hunting for Nessie, the famous, fictitious sea-monster of Loch Ness. Located 15 miles south of Inverness why not board one of the Jacobite Cruises, and take a leisurely cruise around the Loch.

Urquhart Castle (with more than 1,000 years of stirring history centred on the Great Glen) over looks the Loch, and makes for the perfect photograph.

Highland Wildlife Park

Kincraig
Highland Deer in the Cairngorms
Located In: Kincraig

Highland Wildfile Park

Like Edinburgh Zoo, the Highland Wildlife Park is an amazing conservation facility and  home to many endangered species.  Whether you want to drive around or take a stroll, you are sure to be delighted with the young, older and new arrivals at the Highland Wildlife Park.

Spend the day with over 300 of our animals as you wander the 105 hectare park where you can try your hand at zoo-keeping, or perhaps adopt an animal.

Landmark Adventure Park

Carrbridge
Activities in the Cairngorms
Located In: Carrbridge

Landmark Adventure Park

One for the kids - Young or Old! A great day out with fun, discovery and lots of adventures for the whole family at Landmark Park.  The park is situated at the south end of the village of Carrbridge - 7 miles from Aviemore and just 10 miles from our Guest Accommodation here in Grantown-on-Spey.

Open all year around (under normal circumstances), the park has a lot to offer including Family Rides, Nature Treks, our Tarzan Trail and Gift Shop, and on-site dining.

Loch Garten Nature Reserve

Loch Garten
Red Squirrels in the Cairngorms
Located In: Loch Garten

Loch Garten Nature Reserve

The Cairngorms National Park: perfect base to check out our wonderful Scottish Wildlife. The area, including Speyside is the best for Bird and Wildlife Watching in the UK. Perfect for beginner to expert, whether for a day or a week.

For all you nature lovers out there, why not heard south and take a trip to the Loch Garten Nature Reserve, only 9 Miles from Tulach Ard, the nature reserves boasts a whole load of wildlife including robins, squirrels, ospreys but to name a few.