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Discover Grantown-on-Spey

Fri, 14 June 2024 @ 10:30 - 13:30

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A guided walk of this historic 18th-century planned town and Capital of Strathspey.

Discover Grantown-on-Spey, an 18th-century planned town and Capital of Strathspey. Local guide and resident John, will describe the origins of the town, buildings and history. Followed by a route along the old military road through Scots pine woodland to the famous River Spey and Old Spey Bridge. Recounting tales of past events and local characters, the walk will return by a different route to the High St and Square.

 

John Halliday is a local Scottish Tourist Guides Association Green Badge guide for the Northern Highlands. Local to Grantown, his family have lived in the area for centuries. He regularly leads walks in and around Grantown and has written three books on Strathspey placenames, myths and legends.

Event Details

Date:
Fri, 14 June 2024
Time:
10:30 - 13:30
Cost:
£5.00 – £10.00
Distance:
3 miles miles / 4.8 km
Grade:
Easy (info)
Leader:
John Halliday
Dogs:
Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome
Category:
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The walk is on local streets, then through woodland trails and paths. All are relatively flat.

Organiser

Organiser:
Strathspey Tours
Phone:
07876235408
Email:
info@strathspeytours.com
Website:
View Organiser Website

Venue / Start

War Memorial – Grantown
The Square,
Grantown-on-Spey,PH26 3HFUnited Kingdom


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