THINGS TO DO WHILE YOU ARE STAYING AT COLLIE
The Highlands are famous for various activities. From Collie there's something for everyone.
The River Spey dominates the area - the fast flowing waters are renowned for quality salmon fishing and the classic Whisky Trail is hard to resist. For the sporting enthusiast there are opportunities for fishing, shooting and stalking close by.
Collie Farmhouse is ideally located for many tourist and recreational activities, including:
PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST
The Castle Trail will lead you to many fine houses and gardens dating back to 13C, for example Ballindalloch, Balmoral, Cawdor, Duff, Huntly, Urquhart. Other sites of interest include Culloden, Elgin Cathedral and Fort George. And don't forget to experience the beauty and mystery of Loch Ness.
MALT WHISKY TRAIL
Whilst in the heart of the Spey Valley, take the opportunity to enjoy the art of distilling in authentic surroundings by visiting the great Speyside distilleries: Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and The Macallan.
GOLF
Scotland is renowned for its golf courses. There are many courses of varying standards within easy reach including: Rothes, Spey Bay, Dufftown, Lossiemouth, Nairn.
CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK
The nearby Grampian and Cairngorm Mountains offer opportunities all year round, including skiing at Aviemore and The Lecht during winter months and climbing, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing in summer months.
RIDING
Enjoy the local scenery trekking over the moors and hills. Private and group lessons are also available. For more information contact Pearl Cranna on 01542 860302
BEST OF THE REST
Elgin is well known for its cashmere mill, Johnstons of Elgin, where visitors can enjoy mill tours as well as the opportunity to buy luxury items in their prestigious shop. The area also boasts Baxters in Fochabers and Walkers of Aberlour.
Local shops and amenities can be found in Rothes, Aberlour and Fochabers. There are supermarkets and larger shops in Elgin, just ten miles away. Here you will also find a range of attractions including a leisure centre, skating, bowling alley, karting, restaurants and a cathedral.
Collie is ideally situated, within easy driving distance of the fine beaches and seaside villages of the Moray Firth. You can take boat trips from many of the coastal harbours to see the famous Moray Firth dolphins and go pony trekking along the sandy beaches. The beautiful coastline offers wonderful beaches at Cullen, Hopeman, Lossiemouth, Roseisle and Spey Bay.
