Things to do in the Highlands

Cycling 

There are several cycling routes in the area – up to date information of available routes.

Walking 

There are many walks through some beautiful scenery for all levels of walkers from moderate walks to long distance routes.  A list of available walks. 

Golf 

Scotland is very much the home of golf and the Speyside area itself boasts at least two dozen courses.  Course details and further information.

Climbing 

There are various climbing activities to take part in – hill climbing, ice climbing, rock climbing – more information

Skiing 

There is skiing (seasonal) available at centres in the North of Scotland.  Full details of Ski Centres

Fishing 

The River Spey is the most productive Salmon river in the United Kingdom. Further fishing information

Cairngorms National Park 

There are many beautiful walks to take through the Cairngorms National Park.  

Cairngorm Mountains for the more adventurous holidaymaker, the Cairngorm Mountains offers many excellent activities such as snow boarding, skiing and mountaineering. 

Days Out

Muckrach Castle is ideally located to take advantage of many activities.  During the summer months there are often local Highland Games taking place which are a must for an enjoyable day to remember.

Historic Attractions 

There are several castles in the area surrounding Muckrach Castle, all very much rich in Scottish History.  Try Historic Scotland or Ballindalloch Castle websites.

Visitor Centres 

The Glenmore Visitor Centre is located close to Loch Morlich.  There is a shop, café and many activities take part in. 

Museums and Galleries 

Grantown Museum tells the story of the founding of this planned town.

Highland Wildlife Park

Take a stroll through the picturesque wood area where you find beautiful satyr tragopans, fiecesome Scottish wildcats and majestic Euraisian eagle owls, a great family day out with lots of animals to see, a trip to remember  - visit website for more information.

Distilleries 

The Glenlivet Distillery – visit this special place and experience the essence of Glenlivet.

Rothiemurchus Estate 

There are many activities to take part in at Rothiemurchus Estate – pony trekking, sled dog tours and gorge walking to name but a few.  

Eating Out

There are several restaurants within close proximity to Muckrach Castle.  Including the Muckrach Country House Hotel, a Victorian Shooting Lodge with Coffee Shop, Restaurant, Bar & Terrace.  Open from Breakfast through to Dinner 7 days a week, with menus created by passionate Chefs using the best ingredients from Scotland's larder. The Bar is stocked with more than 70 whiskies, 30 gins, local beers and a great wine & champagne collection www.muckrach.com  

There are also several lovely coffee shops, family restaurants and bars available in Grantown-on-Spey (approximately 3 miles from Muckrach Castle).