For an active, guided full day excursion, there are several fantastic options run by local operators – leave the logistics to the experts!

Lunch may be included with some of these activities – check with your provider – and if not you can easily create your own tasty picnic from our High Street – Ashers Bakery, Maclean’s Highland Bakery, Co-op and Premier are all open early if you’ve left it to the last minute!

Mortimer’s has over fifty years of experience in providing the finest equipment and clothing for country pursuits, with fishing being its specialty. From February to September, pre-book a full or half day out fishing with a local ghillie on the River Spey and around. Mortimer’s sells fishing permits and tackle, ensuring you’re all kitted out and ready to explore Speyside’s best river and loch fishing spots.

To create an activity-filled day itinerary that suits the particular needs and interests of your group, get in touch with Cairngorms Activities. Located just outside Grantown-on-Spey, a few minutes drive south down the A95, Cairngorms Activities provides an amazing range of activity options including archery, abseiling, climbing, golf, gorge walking, high ropes, quad biking, pony trekking, rafting, canoeing, fishing and much more. With friendly, experienced staff and an on-site cafe, it’s the perfect place to try new activities in a safe, fun environment.

Back in Grantown, why not begin your evening with a drink in the spacious beer garden at The Craiglynne Hotel, at the south end of town? It’s just a few minutes’ walk from there to some of Grantown’s best eating establishments, where you can continue to relax, refuel, and reflect on a wonderful day out and new memories made.

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