Grant Road, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, Scotland, PH26 3LD Telephone: 01479 873097 Fax: 01479 873097 Scottish Tourist Board

Firhall is a fine example of Victorian elegance retaining much of the original character of this period. Particular features include the beautifully preserved pitched pine woodwork, ornate cornices and marble fireplaces. Our comfortable bedrooms are furnished to a high standard with most rooms offering colour television and ensuite or private bathroom. Each room has full central heating, hairdryer, shaver point and tea/coffee making facilities.

The spacious public rooms are both elegant and relaxing, with wood buring stove, colour television and books/board games within the residents lounge. Guests are offered superb home-cooking and baking and vegetarians are catered for on request. We are not licensed but feel free to bring your own and we will supply the glasses. We also provide drying/storage rooms for sports equipment and there is ample parking within our grounds. The town centre, golf course, forest trails and river Spey are just a short walk away.

Situated in the Heart of the Highlands, within the newly formed Cairngorms National ParkGrantown is the perfect centre for a holiday whether you choose a quiet relaxing break or an active sporting time. The town itself offers a fine selection of shops and sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts have a choice of many varied activities: Salmon & Trout fishing on the famous River Spey or boat fishing on one of the many lochs. Golf with several superb courses in the area including our own picturesque but challenging Grantown course. Bird Watching. Hill Walking. Pony Trekking. Canoeing (Inlcuding White Water). Climbing. Shooting & Stalking. Mountain Biking. In Winter/Spring Ski-ing and Snowboarding at Cairngorm or the Lecht which are both just a short drive away. At a slower pace there are many beautiful walks in the Pine Woods around Grantown or along the banks of the River Spey, where you can enjoy the magnificent local scenery of rivers, lochs and heather covered moors dominated by the snow-capped Cairngorm Mountains The area is a haven for many species of rare birds including Scottish Crossbills, Crested Tits, Capercaillie and the Osprey which can be viewed from the RSPB observation point at the nearby Abernethy Forest/Loch Garten Nature Reserve. The neighbouring villages of Aviemore and Carrbridge offer many attractions for the whole family such as the Landmark Forest Heritage Park, with its adventureland, Timber Trail and Wild Water Roller Coaster. Grantown also provides an ideal base for touring the distilleries along the famous Highland Malt Whisky Trail, and the many historical Buildings/Castles found in the locality such as Balmoral, Cawdor and Elgin Cathedral.

Copyright © 2005, Firhall Hotel