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The Loft, East Grange Farm, Nr Forres, Kinloss, Moray, IV36 2UD

Tel. 01343 850111

E-mail: info@eastgrange.co.uk

Web: www.eastgrange.co.uk

Sunny Day East Grange Wigwams
A great place to stay to enjoy the Highland summer (Picture 1 of 26)

Wigwams Through the Trees
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Evening Sun Over East Grange
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Quad Biking
Quad biking is just one of the many activities available onsite at East Grange (Picture 4 of 26)

Biking Down the Hill
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Go Karting!
Go karting is also available nearby East Grange (Picture 6 of 26)

Get on your bikes!
You certainly won't be at a loss for things to do at East Grange (Picture 7 of 26)

East Grange Quad Biking
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Hide and Seek
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Playing Cat and Mouse
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quad Biking Fund at East Grange
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Quad Biking on a Sunny Day
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The Loft
Enjoy a bit of live music in The Loft at East Grange Wigwams (Picture 13 of 26)

East Grange Archery
Enjoy a range of activities at East Grange Wigwams (Picture 14 of 26)

East Grange Bistro
A visit to the Bistro is well deserved on a cold day! (Picture 15 of 26)

Winter at East Grange
A proper winter's day on East Grange Farm (Picture 16 of 26)

Summer is Here!
A warm and pleasant day on East Grange Farm (Picture 17 of 26)

New Kitchen at East Grange
You can whip up a feast in the new kitchen at East Grange Wigwams (Picture 18 of 26)

East Grange Wigwams Reception
East Grange Wigwams are open - even in the frosty months of Winter (Picture 19 of 26)

Sunny Day in February
Stay in a cosy wigwam on a crisp day in February (Picture 20 of 26)

The Loft Bistro
Indulge yourself and visit The Loft Bistro for a delicious meal (Picture 21 of 26)

Wigwam in the Snow
Wigwams are a fantasitc way to camp all year round (Picture 22 of 26)

Winter at East Grange
Enjoy the comfort of your wigwam after a long Winter walk (Picture 23 of 26)

Lots of Snow!
A good amount of snow for building snowmen and snowball fights (Picture 24 of 26)

East Grange Wigwams
Looking very picturesque in the snow (Picture 25 of 26)

Snowy Wigwams
Wigwams at East Grange in a blanket of snow (Picture 26 of 26)

General Information

RAF Kinloss: 2 miles

Nairn: 15 miles

Elgin: 8 miles

Inverness: 30 miles

Aviemore: 38 miles

Aberdeen: 76 miles

Here is just a glimpse of what to see and do while in the area.

Forres: This Royal Burgh, famous for its floral sculptures in Grant Park, was winner of the 1999 Britain in Bloom competition.Nelson's Tower - standing prominently on Cluny Hill - offers spectacular views of the area.Just as impressive is Sueno's Stone - a 9th century Pictish stone which stands some 23 feet high and is intricately carved with battle scenes. Local sports facilities include golf, swimming pool, tennis courts, horse riding, squash, badminton, bowling, etc.Frequent bus and train service (on the Inverness - Aberdeen routes). Good selection of restaurants for evening meals.

Findhorn: This lovely village with traditional cottages and sandy beach is just 4 miles from Forres. It is home to the Findhorn Foundation which includes a community shop (organic foodstuffs, crafts, spiritual books, etc.) and ecological houses. Guided tours of the centre and gardens are available. Findhorn has its own Yacht Club, tennis courts and bowling green where visitors are welcome. Findhorn Nature Reserve which is popular with birdwatchers. Another peaceful spot is the Culbin Forest (forest trails) and Culbin Sands.

Castles

Brodie Castle, 4.5 miles west of Forres, is open to the public throughout the tourist season. With a famous daffodil collection, the magnificent grounds (open all year for free) include a lake, picnic area and ancient carved Pictish stone.

Two other splendidly furnished castles to visit nearby are Ballindalloch (towards Grantown-on-Spey) and Cawdor (near Inverness).

Ruined castles include Duffus (near Elgin) and Urquhart (by Loch Ness).

Distilleries

Start on the Whisky Trail at Dallas Dhu just 2 miles from Forres and get a free 'dram'. Other distilleries to visit include Cardhu, Glen Grant, Glenfarcas and Glenfiddoch to name but a few.Events this year include the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (May) and the Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival (September).

Coastal Trail

Discover the rugged Banffshire coastline visiting the fishing towns of Buckie, Cullen (sandy beach), Banff, MacDuff, Fraserburgh (lighthouse museum) and Peterhead (maritime museum). Picturesque villages such as Gardenstown and Pennan where 'Local Hero' was filmed can also be enjoyed on a day out.The Moray Firth Wildlife Centre at Spey Bay has information about the local dolphins.

Elgin

Known as the Lantern of the North, the cathedral was founded in 1224, but was destroyed by the Wolf of Badenoch in 1390. It is second in size in Scotland only to St Andrews cathedral.The pedestrianised town centre has good shops and facilities. The local Farmers' Market is held here on the last Saturday of every month.Other attractions include Cooper Park, Biblical Gardens, ice rink, swimming pool, Moray Motor Museum and nearby Millbuies Country Park.

Local Events

There's always lots on including music festivals, Highland Games and much more.Forres Highland Games - first Saturday in July.Inverness Highland Games - second Saturday in July.Dufftown Highland Games - last Saturday in July.Nairn Highland Games - third Saturday in August.Grantown-on-Spey Highland Games - last Saturday in August.Loch Ness Highland Gathering at Fort Augustus (dates this year are: 24 July, 7 August & 28 August) Shopping There are lots of opportunities for buying those souvenirs!Based at Fochabers, Baxters of Speyside are internationally renowned for their soups and jams. Free guided tours at the visitor centre.Johnstons of Elgin are the famous cashmere specialists and offer tours of their mill.Brodie Countryfayre between Nairn and Forres has alsorts of gifts and clothes, plus a delicatessen and restaurant.James Pringle Weavers of Inverness is handy for those woolly sweaters.Moniack Castle Wineries (near Inverness) produces wines, preserves and sauces.And don't forget Walkers Shortbread (at Aberlour). Inverness With its pretty bridges across river, the city is the Capital of the Highlands. Why not do some shopping, go to the theatre or take a boat trip to Loch Ness? Nearby historical sites include Culloden Battlefield and Fort George. Why not visit the East Grange home page? www.eastgrange.co.uk

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