Activities & Sport
Activities & Sport
On the Estate
Dalmigavie house is surrounded by 6,000 acres of its own wild mountains and moorland, woodland, rushing streams, and 4 miles of the Findhorn river.
Abundant wildlife, red deer, roe deer, wild goats, elusive pine martens, wildcats and otters
Birds of prey, from the tiny Merlin to the huge Sea Eagle, almost every British bird of prey can be seen at Dalmigavie
In spring and summer, nesting curlews, lapwing, oyster-catchers and many other birds
Clay pigeon shooting
Trout fishing on a small stocked lochan
Walking, with 9 miles of tracks through the estate
A remote mountain hut with a log burning stove, 2.5 hour walk or reached by four wheel drive in 40 minutes
The option of a day at Dalmigavie exploring the habitat of the Highlands with a naturalist
6 mountain bikes for use by guests
An all-weather tennis court
A croquet lawn (not the finest!)
Remoteness, solitude
Salmon fishing on the river Findhorn and deer stalking may be available by separate arrangement.
Surrounding area
In the surrounding area, all within an hour’s drive:
Many golf courses, from championship courses at Castle Stuart and Nairn to the delightful 9 hole course at Carrbridge, only 20 minutes away
Aviemore and the Cairngorm Mountains National Park
Inverness and Loch Ness (+/- monster…)
Sandy beaches along the Moray Firth Coast
Dolphin watching boat trips in the Moray Firth itself
Centuries of Highland history at Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Culloden battlefield
Tomatin whisky distillery, Speyside whisky tours
The Landmark Centre at Carrbridge, beloved by all children
Craggan Outdoor visitor centre at Grantown-on-Spey
Logie Steading Visitor Centre with several excellent shops