Location: Scotland
Nearest Airport:
Aberdeen/Inverness at 60
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Aberdeen at 60
Miles
Nearest Train:
Keith at 5
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
Aberdeen at 60
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 11.0
Miles
Car: necessary
The main local attractions are the local whisky distilleries, pictureresque coastal and inland villages; historic castles, golf courses, beautiful beaches.
The City of Elgin and its beautiful cathedral (ruin) is only 12 miles (20 mins). It has range of high street stores and independant retailers. Enjoy eating out at a choice of pubs & restaurants. Worthwhile trips to Baxters of Fochabers (speciality produce, shops, and restaurants), Johnstons of Elgin (cashmere and woollens), Brodie Countryfayre, Forres (retail complex - food court, novelties, gifts, restaurant), Walkers of Aberlour (Shortbread), Deans of Huntly (Shortbread).
Approx 60 - 90 mins drive takes you to: Battlefield of Culloden, Nairn, Banff, Turriff, Aviemore, The Lecht, Inverurie, Royal Deeside and the cities of Inverness and Aberdeen. Numerous golf courses including links, fishing & game sports, cycling, mountain biking, walking, hill walking. 2 mins from Birchbrae is House of Mulben (www.houseofmulben.