Found this quaint little town while on my whisky tour. Only a couple of thousand people, but there…read moreis a lot to see. I stayed at the Ben Mhor Hotel which was very clean and charming. I can't say enough about the breakfast either. It was one of the best traditional Scottish breakfasts I've eaten. I would stay here again

This area is beautiful and perfect for day trips to more remote areas, close to hiking and an easy…read morewalk to town and stores. There were several A-frame units, not crowded but part of the landscaped forest area. Units varied in size - ours had 3 beds upstairs. 2 baths. Heating was a bit tricky, and available in all rooms. The maintenance guy came over "to help us get it sorted"... another words - turn it on. Ha! Big puffy down blankets kept us warm, it's cold at night here (June). Big hotel with rooms to rent on the property. They had play areas, kids video and play areas too. Pool had really weird hours. Apparently it was disinfected every few hours or some such nonsense AND you had to make an appointment for available times (in mid-day). I think that would have been fun but didn't use it. An area outside with growling moving Dino's... large enough to be fun for kids... a surprise for us! We loved the extensive trail system and the ruins of a local castle on a tiny island in the lake. Trails are well marked. People were nice, staff was helpful. Area was pretty and quiet. Centrally located. Great transit system; we made appointments to see local attractions via trains / bus - gotta get the timing right and pay ahead. Note: there are stiff fines for cars traveling inside Edinburgh and London- check on this before you drive!

Being married to a Scottish Lassie, I'm there for a visit every two or three years. My recent…read morevisit had us up to the Aviemore area once again. We love it there. We stayed in one of the A-frame cabins on the property. It was about a ten minute walk to the main hotel building, which we were okay with as there were families with children running all around the main hotel building. The cabins were perfect for four of us who wanted to sleep, read and catch up with each other. Cabins are well laid out and nicely furnished. The Hilton Coylumbridge is outside of Aviemore by a little less than a mile. That meant any meals with alcohol in Aviemore meant one of us had to be a designated driver. We did take advantage of the on-site restaurant our last night, so all four of us were able to eat, drink and be merry. We will be back.

I managed to snag some cheap rooms at the MacDonald Highland Hotel. Be aware that there are several…read morehotels on the same resort, of varying quality. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and pleasant. Check-in was quick and fast, and room service was very helpful. We arrived at 8am in the morning and were allowed to check in to our rooms early! Breakfast buffet was really nice at the restaurant, and for £7.50, is pretty good value for unlimited hot grub. The dinner menu looked pricey though, and I would suggest eating outside the resort. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room in the complex next door too.

Stayed over the new year. Good base to see the rest of what's going on in the area. The clubhouse…read moreand steak house is a bit overpriced but the good is good. Had the best steak ever for sometime.

We stayed here in October of 2022. It was extremely outdated, though it looked clean and was still…read moremore comfortable than one of our worse stays. With a little effort to bring in some modern edges, this hotel could be very charming to allow comforts of modernity while honoring a more historic feel, unfortauntely that wasn't what we experienced. There was a huge dip in the center of the bed, which was squeaky. The bathroom was an odd layout, and had a metallic or slight sewage smell about it. Breakfast was pretty awful and bland: eggs were watery, coffee was sludge. Happy we only had a brief night there.

Myself, my wife and my dog had a great stay here on the 2016 May Day holiday weekend. We picked up…read morean incredible deal from a voucher website, however it's worth knowing that they do run these offers directly themselves so I would suggestion going directly to try and give them a little more money into their own pockets. All of the staff (most of them from the rest of Europe which I slightly odd in the Highlands!) were very friendly and they all made a fuss of Luna. The food we had was very nice. The starter portions were a little small, but when you saw the size of the mains it all made sense as a bigger starter would mean not being able to finish your three courses! They have a real ale available which is usually Trade Winds from the local Cairngorm Brewery. However it is expensive at £4.70 a pint, but well-kept and flavoursome. If you are lucky like we were you might also get a view from your room to the adjacent Strathspey Steam Railway - excellent for train enthusiasts!

The best part of this hotel is the bar and the bar manager. This is an old building. It takes time…read moreto get used to it. The rooms are small. The shower takes forever to warm. There's no environmental control. Open or close the window. The food is atrocious. The "high tea" was not edible. The lunches are the worst. Breakfast is the same boring food everyday. Dinner is 2 stars at the very best. Look elsewhere.

The Grant Arms Hotel is a historical hotel located in Grantown on Spey…read more It is a very relatively well kept property with courteous staff. We arrived late after driving all day and their restaurant had already closed. The only restaurant nearby proved to be the worst establishment we encountered in our trip (separate review will follow). The rooms were a bit outdated and rather small. The hotel has a certain charm: they still operate the old historical which is a jewel in itself but lacks some of the amenities that one would expect, especially at this price range. The complimentary breakfast was good. We had so many expectations for our stay at this historical hotel but while we had a pleasant stay, our experience did not feel as special as this place would have warranted.

Ambled into the Garth, after seeking a dinner recommendation from the gal at the info centre in…read moreGrantown-On-Spey. This lovely looking gem is located at one end of the high street, and made me wish I had booked my accommodation here instead of a B&B at the opposite end of town. As I walked in, several gents who were behind me, asked if I was from the AA (I trust they meant Automobile Association and NOT Alcoholics Anonymous!!). I must have had a "no-nonsense" vibe going on ..... Passed a lovely 1/2 hour in the bar -all by ourselves- with heavenly sunshine streaming in. We "discovered" Bellhaven's Best to our delight. The time was most pleasant, marred only slightly by the weird radio station playing whiny country & western music in the background.... Not that I was expecting bagpipes, fiddle music, jigs & reels mind you.., its just that I didn't expect to find Elvis, Roy Orbison & Tammy Wynette alive & well in the CairnGorums! The dining room decor is very classy & wonderfully appointed: tartan wall paper, stag horn wall sconces, dark wood tables & large comfy chairs, etc. It was obvious that this place was popular with locals as well. The meal was very good: piping hot carrot coriander soup, followed by the lamb with chili & mint sauce with mashed potatoes for him & the chicken breast stuffed with haggis on a bed of mashed potatoes for her, accompanied by a large side dish of veggies (boiled potato, cauliflower, green beans & carrots). We decided to follow it with a yummy selection of Scottish cheeses & biscuits (& a handful of rather sad grapes -perhaps a couple of nice crisp apples would have been a better alternative?) All this was washed down with a big red juicy Barolo. We strolled back down the high street: warm, full & happy! All in all -a very good experience.:)!

Massage therapist, Ma , just gave me the best foot massage I have ever had. I have had several…read moresurgeries on my troubled feet and she made them feel like new. She is amazing!!!!

Beautiful building on the Loch Ness River, although views are limited as they own three buildings…read more Location is great. Food was fine. Bar service was slow, but understandable because a few bus loads of people had arrived. Double occupancy means twin beds. No top sheet, thick duvet only. Beds are firm and all pillows are the same...2" pancakes. No A/C or heat. Portable fan/heat, but window opens slightly. Tight bathrooms, no washcloths (expected in Europe). Bellboy was excellent and went out of his way!

My wife and I stayed at Lurcher's Cabin with our 2 girls and was overly impressed with the…read moreaccommodations of this beautiful cabin. We picked Aviemore as our central point to visit Scottish points of interest both East, West and nearby. We also wanted to self cater most of our meals to save on costs. When our travel agent recommended Lurcher's Cabin we realized this would fit our bill. The Tesco grocery store had everything we wanted to cook. The Strathspey Railway old steam train is a few minutes walk. Our girls loved the Wildlife Park nearby. The cafes of Aviemore were very nice. All thanks to having a cabin nearby. The cabin itself is extremely luxurious and had some facilities we envied for our own home back in Texas. The owner of the cabin, Pat, was welcoming and gracious on arrival and she explained everything we needed to know about the cabin and attractions close by. We would love to return again.