Monthly Archives: February 2013

Be sure to visit the Highlands & Islands ‘Best Visitor Attraction’

Published 26th February 2013 | By admin

Craggan Outdoors activity centre, just 1 mile south of Grantown on the A95 to/from Aviemore, was recognised as ‘BEST VISITOR ATTRACTION’ in the Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards 2012. Offering one of the widest ranges of outdoor activities available in… Continue reading →

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Chabet Burn

Published 24th February 2013 | By admin

Spey River superintendent report - 10^th November 1941

“On Saturday 11^th October there was a spate in the Chabet Burn which runs into the Avon and the Inspector Bailiff observed during the day 18 anglers… Continue reading →

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Future of Grantown visitor centre to come under spotlight

Published 24th February 2013 | By admin

A working group to discuss the future of tourist information in Grantown is due to meet this evening (Wednesday).

It comes after it emerged that the lease for the VisitScotland tourist information centre on the High Street is due to… Continue reading →

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Salmon Season Opening Week

Published 22nd February 2013 | By admin

It has been a reasonable start to the season. The weather has been mild most days and it has been a pleasure to be out on the river bank again. Wednesday was the only exception to that when a strong wind with driving snow made conditions unpleasant. The mild days coupled with frosty nights affect the river levels and the “diurnal” effect of daytime snow melt can be plainly seen.

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