Nearest Airport
: Dyce Airport, Aberdeen
at 32
Miles
Nearest Ferry
: Aberdeen
at 33
Miles
Nearest Train
: Insch
at 9
Miles
Nearest Motorway
: Perth
at 120
Miles
Nearest Beach
: Portsoy
at 31
Miles
Nearest Barpub
: Lumsden
at 250
Metres
Nearest Ski
: The Lecht
at 19
Miles
Nearest Golf
: Alford
at 9
Miles
Nearest Restaurant
: Kildrummy
at 4
Miles
Car: necessary
Clayhooter,on the outskirts of the village of Lumsden, has outstanding and uninterrupted views over the surrounding hills and the varied wildlife.The village has a public house, two shops,a hairdresser, garage and a children's play area. Lumsden is 32 miles from Aberdeen and its airport at Dyce and is very well placed for the many leisure and cultural activities which are available in the area. There is skiing at The Lecht ,when conditions allow,several golf courses, horse riding and pony trekking, walking or climbing either locally or in the Cairngorms, fly fishing in the renowned local rivers - the Dee, Don and Deveron or at the trout fishery in the village, and the Highland Games in the summer.The coast with its spectacular scenery,beaches and its old fishing villages is only 40 minutes away and Lumsden is set in the middle of the castle and whisky trails with famous castles such as Balmoral,Craigievar,and the distilleries at Glenfiddich,Glenfarclas, and many more all close by.
Other Activities: Castles and distilleries. Pony treking.Gardens.
Golf: Within a 20 mile radius there are 6 golf courses that cover the full range of difficulty and slightly further away there are several links courses. Visitors are made very welcome at these golf clubs but you should always check first to make sure that the course has not been pre-booked for a competion. Prices vary from about £15 upwards.
The nearest course at Alford (9 miles) is flat but interesting, Huntly (13 miles), is a mixture of hills and flat ground and is situated in beautiful countryside between the rivers Deveron and Bogie and Huntly castle. The courses at Dufftown and Lumphanon are very hilly and challenging and should only be only be played by those looking for some competion from the natural elements. Tarland is very pretty and for those wanting an easier game it is a nine hole course, although you can play round twice from different tees to make up the 18.
Ski: The Lecht Ski Centre is 20 miles from Lumsden through Strathdon and is open whenever possible when conditions allow. The Cairngorm Ski Centre is about an hour and a quarter away by car. Before setting off to either of these Centres, check on-line at Ski-Scotland to ensure that the Centres and the roads are open.
