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Home PageWelcome!Grantown-on-Spey, the Capital of Strathspey is in the centre of the Scottish Highlands and only 14 miles from Aviemore. A traditional Highland town on the River Spey on the northern edge of the Cairngorms National park, it is a fine example of a Georgian planned town – one of the first to be set out in this fashion in the 1760s. It has many historic buildings, a tree lined Square and striking Georgian and Victorian architecture. The town is surrounded by ancient woodlands, much of which is community owned and which offer a unique habitat for a wide variety of wildlife. These Anagach Woods have way marked trails and there is walking for all abilities. There are also numerous other walks and trails around the town which offer wonderful views over the surrounding hills and mountains. The town has an award-winning Museum which tells the story of Grantown’s beginnings, brought to life by an extensive photographic collections and audio visual display. Here you can find out about Queen Victoria’s royal visit of 1860, the coming of the railways and Grantown’s development as a popular holiday destination. The town’s Square and High Street are lined with unique, independent and interesting shops and businesses selling everything from children’s clothes to whisky, fishing line to pottery. There are numerous cafes, bars and restaurants offering a wide range of meals, drinks and snacks to suit all tastes and pockets. All in all it is a beautiful, charming town with plenty to do for the day visitor and which offers a unique opportunity to experience a traditional Highland town, dating from 1760s. Please enjoy browsing our town website and we hope it will be useful to you whether you are planning a first visit or live here in the town. The website was made possible by a grant from Cairngorms National Park Authority's Grant Programme and HIE Inverness and East Highland Small Community Grants Scheme administered by VABS. The website is overseen by the Grantown Initiative. You can email them here Comments ReceivedWe have come to Grantown now for the passed 4 years at xmas and the new year, we stay at the town caravan site which is a great clean site and we love it, we love the feel the feel and friendliness of the town and surrounding areas the xmas parades and dancing in the street on NYE make the period extra special we love it that much we are going to live there when my husband retires L.F, (Andover Hampshire) - November 2008 This is a great website. I had the pleasure of visiting Grantown in the summer. It was a great experience as the area holds a strong sense of history. This website allowed me to dive right into what I wanted to do when I was there since it let me know what to expect. J.G, (Ontario, Canada) - October 2008 I was at the Thunder in the Glens HOG rally this August bank holiday 2008 and was overwhelmed by the hospitality of your townspeople. We had a magnificent time on our ride to the town and I have fallen in love with the Scottish countryside (this was my very first experience of Scotland). Stunning landscapes and wonderful people. I can't wait to visit again next year. L.F, (London) - August 2008 My wife and I Had the pleasure of staying your town for 2 weeks with friends. We found Grantown totally different to the New Zealand lifestyle as people are so laid back and relaxed. The locals are very friendly if a little hard to understand at times. You have a lovely town there with many things happening during the weekends. We most certainly enjoyed our time there and thanks again to our friends D.B, (New Zealand.) - May 2008 i was born in Grantown-on-Spey in 1955, I recently visited with my mother (80) and we loved visiting all the places we remembered. I was surprised how I remembered the layout so well. Its a lovely village and great to be back. M.B, (bedford) - February 2008 I am 35 now, but I was brought up in grantown, and I have to say my childhood was exactly how it should have been. out all day in the fresh air, having fun by the river spey, no worries, having wild cats and rabbits coming in your garden...going to bed and waking up with so much snow you cant get out your front door! time off school...love it!..x S.B, (london) - January 2008 I visited your lovely town for New Year 2007-8.Enjoyed every minute,but wish it could have been a longer visit,as you have much to offer. Maybe I'll get the chance to return someday. B.B, (Toowoomba Qld. Australia) - January 2008 I come to grantown-on-spey about three- four times a year. its a lovely little village and this website says it all. x L.W, (peterborough) - January 2008 Very nice website as well as when we stayed there in 2005 for the Grant reunion we relished the township and surroundings. We will be back for the next reunion in 2010 and hope to spend more time in town. S.&.A.G, (Cardiff by the Sea, California, USA) - June 2007 Congratulations on a wonderful website. I really enjoyed the newsletter, and reading about all the events and activity groups in your area. I hope to visit Grantown-on-Spey in the not-too distant future, and can't wait to see and experience for myself what you all have! J.D.A.G, (San Diego, California) - October 2006 Congratulations on your wonderful new website! We are regular visitors to Strathspey and look forward to keeping in touch with the local news! Well done again! I.C.A.G, - September 2006 Please leave us your comments or sign our guestbook.
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