A Rich Cultural Heritage
People have lived in Glenlivet for centuries and traces of the lives and times of earlier generations can be found throughout the Estate.
Visit the forbidden college of Scalan where Roman Catholic priests were trained in secret during the eighteenth century.
Discover the picturesque ruins of Drumin Castle formerly the stronghold of Alexander Stewart the "Wolf of Badenoch".
Or picnic beside the Livet as its glittering waters glide beneath the ancient archway of the Glenlivet packhorse bridge.
Ballindalloch Castle is one of the most beautiful historic buildings on Speyside. Known as "The Pearl of the North" it has been continuously occupied by the MacPherson Grant family since the mid sixteenth century. Visitors to the castle are able to see much of the living accommodation as well as the extensive gardens and grounds.
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| Ballindalloch Castle |
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| Glenlivet Packhorse Bridge |
In nearby Dufftown you will find traditional Scottish music, pipe bands, ceilidhs and whisky nosings on a weekly basis throughout the summer months giving the perfect opportunity to absorb local culture.
Touring
You'll find that much of the best of the Highlands and North East Scotland is within
easy reach of Glenlivet.
The many attractions
of Strathspey are
only an hour away on quiet, scenic roads where
driving is still a pleasure.
Royal Deeside and the Grampians are also close at hand with fairy tale castles, romantic ruins and picturesque gardens to explore.
And then there is the Moray Coast, which has more than its fair share of unspoilt
beaches and fascinating fishing villages making an ideal destination
for a day out by the sea. |
