View from Balnacraig Lodge across the Cairngorms

Local Activities

A wide range of visitor attractions, restaurants and bars nearby

Nearby Loch Insh offers an excellent range of water sports opportunities including canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and fishing. Sporting facilities in the area include a number of 18 hole golf courses, excellent salmon and trout fishing on the River Spey and other waters. A wide variety of birds can be seen from the RSPB hide overlooking the flood plains of the nearby Insh Marshes and within easy reach are the Cairngorm Mountains for snow sports and hill walking.

Food & Drink

01479 810233

Traditional Scottish Hotel - serves a great choice of food, great for all the family. Bar serves local beers and has nightly entertainment.

01479 811137

Delicious local cuisine, best for adults. Bar with a great atmosphere and bands.

Gallery and café in the heart of the Cairngorms.

Friendly local bar with drinks and light bites.

Street food and takeaways — handy for evenings in.

01479 831466

Delicious home made local produce food in Boat of Garten.

Plan Your Perfect Highland Adventure

For more activities and detailed information, visit the Visit Cairngorms website.

Visit Cairngorms Website