Glenbeag Mountain Lodges - Activities Near The Spittal of Glenshee

Summer Winter

Enjoy abundant breathtaking scenery from the doorstep or take in the new Cairngorm National Park. Various munro's are within easy reach for the serious hiker whilst the less energetic can simply admire the abundance of flora and fauna which adorns the hillsides on the many gentle rambles in the area. Tennis and Mountain Biking are available locally. Fishing for brown trout and salmon is available on local Lochs and on the waters of the River Shee, Blackwater, Ericht and Glenlochsie Burn. In the neighbouring glen of Glenisla you'll find pony trekking, a health spa and water fun on a purpose built loch.

Touring:

Glenshee is an ideal touring base for Royal Deeside with the Queens special retreat at Balmoral Castle open to visitors when the Royals are not in residence. Steep yourself in history and visit Dunkeld ( ancient capital of Scotland) or one of the many well known castles in the area including Blair, Glamis and Scone Palace, all within one hour's drive.

Attractions:

Visit the interesting towns of Pitlochry and Braemar with their woollen shops and souvenirs. Follow the whisky trail beginning with Edradour the smallest distillery in Scotland, located outside Pitlochry to Dalwhinnie and Lochnagar in the North. Place the first Sunday of September in your diary for a visit to the Braemar Highland Games and enjoy the tug of war, tossing the caber and Scottish dancing alongside the Royal Party.

Golfing:

The golf enthusiast is spoilt for choice from the delighful 9 hole course next door on Dalmunzie Estate, the highest Northern Scotland. Other attractive courses nearby include: Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne, Pitlochry, Kirriemuir, Blairgowrie ( Rosemount and Lansdowne) and Alyth, all within 45 minutes drive. Championship courses at Carnoustie, St Andrews and Gleneagles are located to the south, one hour away.

Local History:

Glenshee has been home to numerous clans for hundreds of years. Stories handed down through the centuries talk of Campbell's, the Clan MacThomas, traders, raiders, farmers, Kings and villains. Visit stones and cairns locally and relive the glen's vivid past.

Winter:

We are ideally situated only 6 miles from the slopes of Glenshee Ski Centre, which boasts the largest network of ski lifts and tows in Britain.

40km of piste cover 3 valleys and 4 mountains. A wide variety of runs for skiers and snowboardersof all abilities is offered and artificial snowmaking facilities add that extra assurance of snow.

Snowboarding Instruction:

Snowboarding instruction can be organised by speaking to Jaki Stewart ( BASI Snowboard Instructor) at Glenbeag Mountain lodges when booking your winter stay with us.

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