Coastal Trail:
All along the coast are wide expanses of sandy beach, just waiting for your bucket and spade! Viewed by car, on foot, or from the sea, the Moray Firth is a Special Area of Conservation, with its varied marinelife, birds and wildlife. Look for the famous Moray Firth dolphins; seals; puffins; pine martens; not forgetting the amazing gannet colony at RSPB Troup Head. Dotted along the coast, both east and west of Portsoy, are pretty fishing villages and tiny hamlets, clinging to the shoreline with their dramatic backdrop of rugged cliffs.
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Castle Trail: Follow the Castle Trail and take a step back in time to visit Scotland's heritage. With beautiful scenery and the grandeur of Scotland's country houses and castles, there is so much to enjoy. |
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Malt Whisky Trail:
| The Malt Whisky Trail will take you on another adventure into Scotland's heritage; this time an indepth look at the fascination of the amber nectar! With so many distilleries, so much history and so many different tastes to choose from, you may not want to stop until you've sampled them all! |
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There are many sports and activities available in the area, why not try water sports such as surfing, windsurfing and sailing; climbing, mountaineering or orienteering; pony trekking; shooting or fishing; cycling; canoeing; golfing. In winter, we have snow sports including skiing and snowboarding at the Cairngorm Ski Centre and the Lecht 2090. Both centres offer tuition and slopes to suit all levels of expertise.
Local Crafts & Shopping
For a very different retail experience, visit some of our local craft workshops and studios, ranging from woodturning, glass blowing and clay works, to painting, sculpture and objets d’art.
