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 | Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars Holder of Scotland's Best certificate Welcome Host Award Member of Scotland's Best B&Bs Take the Castle & Whisky Trails Explore the coastal villages of Moray 24 miles from Inverness Airport 2 hours drive from Aberdeen |
| OUR BEDROOMS & FACILITIES We have 1 double - 1 twin - 1 family/triple. All 3 bedrooms have ensuite facilities and views over the countryside to Forres & Findhorn Bay.Each room has TV, hairdryer, radio alarm, magazines, tea/coffee making facilities and central heating. |
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| Milton of Grange Farmhouse is ideally situated for day trips north, west, east or south! We are just 2 minutes drive from Forres and 5 minutes from Findhorn. RAF Kinloss: 2 miles Nairn: 10 miles Elgin: 10 miles Inverness: 26 miles Aviemore: 38 miles Aberdeen: 75 miles Here is just a glimpse of what to see and do while in the area. Forres This Royal Burgh, famous for its floral sculptures in Grant Park, was winner of the 1999 Britain in Bloom competition.Nelson's Tower - standing prominently on Cluny Hill - offers spectacular views of the area.Just as impressive is Sueno's Stone - a 9th century Pictish stone which stands some 23 feet high and is intricately carved with battle scenes.Local sports facilities include golf, swimming pool, tennis courts, horse riding, squash, badminton, bowling, etc.Frequent bus and train service (on the Inverness - Aberdeen routes).Good selection of restaurants for evening meals. Findhorn This lovely village with traditional cottages and sandy beach is just 4 miles from Forres.It is home to the Findhorn Foundation which includes a community shop (organic foodstuffs, crafts, spiritual books, etc.) and ecological houses. Guided tours of the centre and gardens are available.Findhorn has its own Yacht Club, tennis courts and bowling green where visitors are welcome.Our farm adjoins the Findhorn Nature Reserve which is popular with birdwatchers.Another peaceful spot is the Culbin Forest (forest trails) and Culbin Sands. Castles Brodie Castle, 4.5 miles west of Forres, is open to the public throughout the tourist season. With a famous daffodil collection, the magnificent grounds (open all year for free) include a lake, picnic area and ancient carved Pictish stone.Two other splendidly furnished castles to visit nearby are Ballindalloch (towards Grantown-on-Spey) and Cawdor (near Inverness).Ruined castles include Duffus (near Elgin) and Urquhart (by Loch Ness). Distilleries Start on the Whisky Trail at Dallas Dhu just 2 miles from Forres and get a free 'dram'. Other distilleries to visit include Cardhu, Glen Grant, Glenfarcas and Glenfiddoch to name but a few.Events this year include the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (3 - 6 May 2002) and the Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival (27 - 30 September 2002). Coastal Trail Discover the rugged Banffshire coastline visiting the fishing towns of Buckie, Cullen (sandy beach), Banff, MacDuff, Fraserburgh (lighthouse museum) and Peterhead (maritime museum). Picturesque villages such as Gardenstown and Pennan where 'Local Hero' was filmed can also be enjoyed on a day out.The Moray Firth Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay has information about the local dolphins. Elgin Known as the Lantern of the North, the cathedral was founded in 1224, but was destroyed by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. It is second in size in Scotland only to St Andrews cathedral.The pedestrianised town centre has good shops and facilities. The local Farmers' Market is held here on the last Saturday of every month.Other attractions include Cooper Park, Biblical Gardens, ice rink, swimming pool, Moray Motor Museum and nearby Millbuies Country Park. Local Events There's always lots on including music festivals, Highland Games and much more.Forres Highland Games - first Saturday in July.Inverness Highland Games - second Saturday in July.Dufftown Highland Games - last Saturday in July.Nairn Highland Games - third Saturday in August.Grantown-on-Spey Highland Games - last Saturday in August.Loch Ness Highland Gathering at Fort Augustus (dates this year are: 24 July, 7 August & 28 August) Shopping There are lots of opportunities for buying those souvenirs!Based at Fochabers, Baxters of Speyside are internationally renowned for their soups and jams. Free guided tours at the visitor centre.Johnstons of Elgin are the famous cashmere specialists and offer tours of their mill.Brodie Countryfayre between Nairn and Forres has alsorts of gifts and clothes, plus a delicatessen and restaurant.James Pringle Weavers of Inverness is handy for those woolly sweaters.Moniack Castle Wineries (near Inverness) produces wines, preserves and sauces.And don't forget Walkers Shortbread (at Aberlour). Inverness With its pretty bridges across river, the city is the Capital of the Highlands. Why not do some shopping, go to the theatre or take a boat trip to Loch Ness?Nearby historical sites include Culloden Battlefield and Fort George. |
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