Explore the Highlands
Muckrach Castle provides guests with a base perfectly suited to experiencing Scotland’s heritage in the Highlands. From walks to whisky tours and cosy pubs, guests can find all they would wish for from a Scottish holiday within reach of the castle.
To help you make the most of your stay at Muckrach, we have provided some sources of inspiration for your holiday’s agenda below.
Walks
From gentle woodland walks to summitting Munros, Muckrach provides a base for walkers of all levels to enjoy the outdoors. Closest to home, Dulnain Bridge offers five short walks from Dulnain Bridge along community paths. At the other end of the scale, the closest munros are Bynack More and Cairn Gorm. Guests can refer to the WalkHighlands website to see the full range of walks the area has to offer.
Speyside Whiskies
The Speyside area is synonymous with whisky distilling. Whether you are a novice in the whisky tasting department or a seasoned veteran, a visit to a distillery is a must for the majority of visitors to the area. Guests can enjoy the full Whisky Trail tour or visit a single distillery.
Fishing
The River Spey provides one of the most iconic rivers to pursue the Scottish Atlantic Salmon. Famous for its pristine water, stunning scenery and for being the home of the ‘Spey Cast’, the river finds itself on many fishermen’s bucket list. Even closer to the Castle, you will find River Dulnain, a tributary of the Spey.
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Local Cultural & Heritage Sites
Strathspey has a multitude of rich cultural and historical sites. From the origins of whisky distilling to castles.
Golf
Grantown on Spey’s golf club offers visitors a choice of 9 or 18 holes to enjoy a short distance away from the Castle. Golfers can also enjoy the hospitality available in the clubhouse before or after their round.
Snow Sports
The Lecht Ski Centre is situated on the A939 between Cockbridge and Tomintoul.
Useful Websites
Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-On-Spey, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge are local towns and villages local to Muckrach Castle that guests can visit to explore, eat and shop.