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Speyside Way Essential Information

Speyside Way

Accommodation

One of the highlights of this walking holiday is the high standard of the accommodation you will enjoy. The hotels, inns, guesthouses and B&B’s we use are hand-picked to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay. All offer a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We do recommend that you book this trip early as the area is always popular and the hotels and inns do fill up early, especially in high season. You will find descriptions, photos and weblinks to a selection of the accommodation below.

Single Rooms

This independent walking holiday is available to solo walkers but as all our holidays are priced per person based on two sharing there is a single supplement payable to cover the additional costs we incur. If you require single rooms within your party we will of course try to accommodate your request subject to availability. Please note that singles may not be of the same standard as twins.

Meals

Breakfast is included each morning while lunch and dinner are not included so you are free to choose from the available options. Your accommodation will be more than happy to provide a packed lunch on request and this can be booked on arrival, alternatively your guidebook also includes details of local shops and convenient lunch stops on the way. Dinner is available either at your accommodation or nearby pubs and restaurants and your info pack will of course have recommendations.

Baggage Transfer

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 15kg per person.

Additional Nights

Many of our clients choose to add extra nights along the walk and these can be added at the time of booking.

 
 
 
Rosemount House - Buckie

Rosemount House - Buckie

This impressive Victorian Townhouse in the scottish highlands was built in 1890 and is ideally situated overlooking the Moray Firth and is at the beginning of the Speyside Way.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Gordon Arms - Fochabers

Gordon Arms - Fochabers

A former Coaching Inn, the Gordon Arms in Fochabers has gained an excellent reputation over 200 years for excellent food and comfortable accommodation.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Highlander Inn - Craigellachie

Highlander Inn - Craigellachie

The Highlander Inn is in the centre of the village of Craigellachie, the heart of Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Delnashaugh - Ballindalloch

The Delnashaugh Hotel overlooks the River Avon, amidst the delightful countryside of the Spey valley in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Argyle House - Tomintoul

Argyle House - Tomintoul

Argyle House Bed and Breakfast, Tomintoul in the Scottish Highlands dates back to 1891. It is a stone built, cottage-style building of one and a half stories.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Dunallan House - Granton on Spey

Dunallan House - Grantown on Spey

Situated in a quiet location, yet only a short stroll to all amenities in Grantown On Spey, Dunallan offers quality Scottish Tourist Board 4 Star accommodation in a large lovingly restored Victorian Villa.

 
 
 
 
Ravenscraig - Aviemore

Ravenscraig - Aviemore

Beautifully decorated throughout and offering a warm welcome with Highland hospitality, Ravenscraig provides the perfect location for enjoying the wealth of outdoor pursuits in the area.

 
 
 
 
 

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Travel Information

Getting to Buckie and from Aviemore

Air Aberdeen and Inverness both have airports which are convenient for the Speyside Way. Use one of the following modes of transport listed below to get you to the start and finish of the walk. Road Buckie is approximately 60 miles and a one hour drive from both Inverness and Aberdeen. Aviemore is 30 miles south of Inverness and 120 miles north of Edinburgh on the A9. Rail If travelling via Inverness, a change of train to Keith (2 hours) and then a bus (35 mins) to Buckie is required. If travelling via Aberdeen a change of train to Keith (1 hour 30 mins) and then a bus (35 mins) to Buckie is required. From Aviemore to Inverness is 30 mins and to Edinburgh is 1 hour 30 mins.

Private Transfers

We are more than happy to organise private transfers and airport pickups and drop-offs at very reasonable prices. This often works out as a very cost effective option for small groups. Please contact us with your requirements for a quote.