The local area: what to do in Aberdeenshire

Aswanley is situated six miles from Huntly, on the edge of the Highlands, forty miles west of Aberdeen. It is an accessible base to explore the Castles of Aberdeenshire, the Whisky Trail and the Highlands, whether that is by walking, mountain biking or cross country skiing.

Here are a selection of activities in the local area:

Mountain Biking and Cycling

Moray Monster Trails www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-6MRFE5

Bennachie Mountin Bike Trails www.cyclegrampian.co.uk

The Isla Way www.morayways.org.uk

Bike Hire www.nordicski.org.uk

Walking

There is a diverse range of walks in Aberdeenshire, from the famous Speyside Way to more rugged Highland walks.

The Isla Way www.morayways.org.uk

Tomintoul and Glenlivet Walking Festival www.tgwf.co.uk/links.htm

Huntly Walking Festival: annually in April www.huntlywalks.com

Riding

Corrylair Farm Trekking Centre is set in a peaceful location of outstanding natural beauty near Huntly, Aberdeenshire. The centre offers quality riding along heather and forest trails. www.corrylairtrekkingcentre.co.uk

Aswanley British Eventing Horse Trials: annually in September www.aswanley.com/British-Eventing-Horse-Trials.html

Burgie International Horse Trials: annually in June www.burgie.org

Bird Watching

Huntly Falconry Centre www.huntly-falconry.co.uk

Huntly Peregrine Wildwatch www.forestry.gov.uk/huntlyperegrines

Aberdeenshire Castle Trail

Aberdeenshire is matchless in the richness of its castle tradition. A selection of eleven of the world's most unique castles ranging from the fairy tale magic of Craigievar, to the rugged splendour of Kildrummy Castle ruins, to the country house grandeur of Leith Hall. The properties on Scotland's only Castle Trail have every credential which a castle needs - romanticism, legend, history and even ghosts! www.aberdeen-grampian.com/area-guide/trails/castle-trail.aspx

Huntly Castle www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/huntly/huntlycastle/

Highland Games

Dufftown Highland Games: annually in July www.dufftownhighlandgames.org

Aberlour Highland Games: annually in August www.speyside.moray.org/Aberlour/web/aberlourhighlandgames.html

The Braemar Gathering: annually in September www.braemargathering.org

Lonach Gathering and Games: annually in August www.lonach.org

The Keith and Dufftown Railway

The Keith and Dufftown Railway www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

Huntly Community Website

The Keith and Dufftown Railway www.huntly.net

Eating

Dean's Shortbread: Cafe, Bistro and Factory viewing wwww.deans.co.uk

Mortlach Game www.mortlachgame.co.uk

La Faisanderie and other restaurants in Dufftown www.dufftown.co.uk/eating.php

Taste of Grampian Food Festival: annually in June www.tasteofgrampian.co.uk

Drinking

Scotland's Malt Whisky Trail: The only Malt Whisky Trail in the World is set in Speyside - home to more than half of Scotland's distilleries. The Trail includes the famous Glenfiddich Distillery, just six miles from Aswanley. www.maltwhiskytrail.com

The Grouse Inn, Cabrach: sample one of their many single malts, and see their unbelievable collection of over 700 bottles of the finest whisky www.dufftown.co.uk/prov_shop_detail.php?id=75

Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival: annually in May www.spiritofspeyside.com

About Whisky in Scotland www.whiskiesofscotland.com

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