Huntly Accommodation

Huntly Tourism, Huntly Castle, Whisky Tours Speyside, Pony Trekking, Huntly Scotland UK

Situated in the heart of scenic Strathbogie, Huntly is a popular base midway between Aberdeen and Elgin for Speyside whisky tours and winter skiing. Many stay in the choice of luxurious hotels and B&Bs here and branch out to explore the many whisky distilleries in the area, of which the nearest is Glendronach. Nicknamed the 'Cock o' the North', Huntly is the former seat of the Gordon family.

As well as easy access to a host of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, local golf, walking and winter skiing, Huntly has a number of historic buildings and attractions. These include the dramatic remains of Huntly Castle, nearby Leith Hall run by the National Trust for Scotland and within the town itself the medieval church of St Mary's at Auchindoir.

Huntly Textiles & Tartan, Huntly Tourist Information

Huntly's textile heritage survives today in the form of main tartan, textiles and gift centre Scots Connection (see weblink right for details). Scots Connection is one of the main suppliers of fine Scottish tartan, by mail order only. Browse their webguide linked right for details and online ordering.

Scots Connection, Scott Court, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8PG, Scotland. Tel. 01466 799580. North America 01144 1466 799580, International 0044 1466 799580.

Huntly Tourist Information Centre, 9a The Square, Huntly. Tel. 01466 792255.

Huntly Attractions - Distilleries, Huntly Castle, Leith Hall & the Brander Museum

Glendronach Distillery, Forgue, Aberdeenshire AB54 6DA Tel. 01466 730202. (weblink right for details).

Brander Museum, The Square, Huntly, AB54 8AE. Tel. 01771 622 807. Recently refurbished, the Brander houses exhibits on the Huntly born author George Macdonald, various civic regalia displays and military 19th century arms and armour plus archaeological finds from Huntly Castle. The town's textile industry is also delved into here. Free admission.

Huntly Castle just on the A96 has long been the site of a stronghold. The castle remains date from the 16th century and include some impressive detailed sculptures and stone friezes. Tel. 01466 793191 for details (see Historic Scotland weblink right for opening times).

Leith Hall, Huntly, Aberdeen & Grampian, AB54 4NQ. Tel. 0844 4932175. (see National Trust for Scotland weblink right for details). Historic Laird's home Leith Hall sits 7 miles south of Huntly and offers an insight into life at the top - extensive tapestris, fine china and family portraits and paintings of the Leiths (who originated from France, entering Scotland in the 14th Century. They took their name it's thought from the Leith Edinburgh Docks). These days Leith Hall does well as a family attraction, with numerous woodland and country trails in its 286 acres of grounds, plus 6 acres of gardens draw in the crowds. A tea shop and gift shop are on-site.

Outdoor Activities Huntly - Nordic Ski Centre, Horse Riding, Falconry Centre, Huntly Golf Scotland

Highland Horseback Scotland, Horseriding Huntly, Contact Fiona Hamilton, Easter Bodylair, Glass AB54 4XR Huntly. Aberdeenshire AB54 4XR. Tel. 01466 700304 (weblink right for details).

Hunly Nordic Ski & Outdoor Centre, located by the castle adjacent to the River Deveron. Tel. 01466 794428 (weblink right for details).

Huntly Golf Club, Cooper Park, Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4SH. Visitors Tel. 01466 792643. (See Huntly Golf Course weblink right for more details).

North East Falconry Centre, Broadland, Cairnie, Huntly, Aberdeenshire. AB54 4UU. Tel. 01466 760328. (see Falconry Centre's extensive website right for details). Falconry shows run about four times daily from Easter to October, 7 days a week from 10.30am to 5.30pm.

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