Dulnain
Bridge is a quiet
village just off the A95 between Aviemore and Grantown on
Spey in the Cairngorms National Park. It is an ideal area
in which to take a holiday or short break and enjoy the unspoilt
scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
The Cairngorm Mountains, the highest in the UK, dominate
the landscape and the best salmon fishing river in Scotland,
the River Spey, lazily winds its way through the valley. |
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The area is rich in wildlife including
many speciality birds such as Golden Eagle, Capercaillie,
Scottish Crossbill and Crested Tit. Close by at RSPB Loch
Garten, there's the opportunity to watch Ospreys fishing,
feeding and rearing their young. |
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Sightings of Red and Roe Deer regularly
delight visitors and even those more elusive mammals
such as Pine Marten and Badger, can sometimes be glimpsed
by those with keen eyesight.
There's plenty to do with
many outdoor activities right on the doorstep or within
a few miles: |
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| Walking |
With some of the Highland's
best scenery around you, why not make the most of your
visit and walk through the fantastic pine forests, along
the rivers and around the many tranquil lochs. There are
wonderful sandy beaches scenery along the Moray coast
at Nairn and Findhorn. Walks leaflets are available from
local Tourist Information Centres in Grantown on Spey
and Aviemore. |
| Biking |
Plenty of good routes for all
levels of expertise - easy tracks for those who wish to
enjoy the scenery to more advanced which will thrill even
the most proficient rider - bikes available for hire locally. |
| Wildlife Watching |
The Cairngorms and surrounding
areas are home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife,
many of which you will see whilst out on a walk. For
the rarer species, the Ospreys at RSPB Loch Garten are
only a short drive away and to see Pine Martens and
Badgers in the evening why not visit Speyside
Wildlife's exclusive hide just outside Aviemore |
| Fishing |
Some of the best Salmon,
Sea Trout and Brown Trout fishing is available on the
River Spey. Day rod licences for Castle Grant beat in
Grantown and Kinchurdy Beat at Boat of Garten available
from the Strathspey
Estate Office
There are two excellent fishing shops located in Grantown
on Spey for tackle hire and tuition if required. Loch
fishing permits available in the area and if you want
a real experience why not use Bradan
Guides. |
| Water Sports |
All kinds available on two
nearby lochs where equipment can be hired and tuition
is available- and Loch
Morlich. |
| Horse Riding |
Two local riding centres can
provide half day and all day pony trekking - one at Carrbridge,
the other, Highland
Ponies, is based on Rothiemurchus Estate where your
trek will take you through some fantastic Highland scenery |
| Clay Pigeon
Shooting |
Try this sport at Rothiemurchus
Estate, Aviemore - full instruction available. |
| Quad Trekking |
Exciting and fun - book your
trek at Rothiemurchus
Estate Visitor Centre |
| Sleddog Trekking |
The only Sleddog
Museum of its kind in the UK, based in Glenmore Forest,
offering kennel tours and the chance to lead your own
12-dog team on a trek through the woods. |
| Golf |
6 courses within a 15-mile
radius - a golfers paradise. |
| Winter Sports |
Nearby Cairngorm
Mountain and the Lecht
both offer winter skiing and snowboarding |
| Swimming |
In Aviemore at two of the larger
hotels plus in Inverness there is a large pool with wave
machine and flumes. |
| Dry Slope Skiing |
A good taster for the real
thing, available at Glenmore Forest and Loch Insh. |
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| Or
visit the following places of interest ... |
| Landmark
Forest Theme Park |
Excitement for
all ages in all weathers - fantastic watercoaster, exhibitions,
viewing tower, tree-top trail, climbing wall and more, |
| Rothiemurchus
Estate |
Lots to see and do including
Ranger-led Walks, Land Rover Tours, a range of Outdoor
Sports and Activities - the Visitor Centre will give you
all the information you need. |
| Speyside
Heather Garden & Visitor Centre |
A multi-award winning
Visitor Centre with over 300 varieties of heather, famous
Clootie Dumpling Restaurant, Art Gallery, Craft Demonstrations,
Heather Exhibition and so much more. |
| Highland
Wildlife Park |
Discover Scotland's wildlife
from eagles to wolves and from past to present. |
| Highland
Folk Museum |
Enter the world of the Highlander
at it's Kingussie and Newtonmore sites. |
| Strathspey
Steam Railway |
A fascinating insight into
the age of steam with 10-mile steam trips through 'Monarch
of the Glen' country. |
| The
Whisky Trail |
Strathspey is famous for its
distilleries so why not visit several during your stay. |
| Cairngorm
Mountain Railway |
Britain's highest and fastest
mountain railway taking you to the Ptarmigan restaurant
at the top with panoramic views, exhibition, shop and
access to winter sports. |
| Castles |
Many to see including Cawdor,
Ballindalloch and Brodie. |
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| Good
places to eat ... |
| Clootie Dumpling
Restaurant |
Dulnain Bridge - Although famous
for Clootie Dumpling which is served in 21 different ways,
this restaurant offers a good range from tea and coffee
to main course meals all day long plus takeaways too |
| JJ's Restaurant |
Grantown on Spey - excellent
bistro style restaurant offering good quality lunches,
lighter snacks throughout the day and excellent value
evening meals |
| The Garth Hotel |
Grantown on Spey - excellent
restaurant with comprehensive menu and fine wines |
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you'd like further information on any of the above, please ask. |
| Aviemore
- 14 miles, Carrbridge - 8 miles, Inverness - 31 miles |
