Saddleback Cottage

The Malt Whisky Trail is a very local trail of some of the most famous distilleries in Scotland. All offer some level of tour although there are some restrictions - typically for children under 8 years old. One of the best visits is the Speyside Cooperage in Craigellachie where you can still see the skill of oak casks (a very important part of whisky production) being made. They make approximately 10,000 a year!!

Distilleries to visit include:

Benromach Distillery
Cardhu Distillery
Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery
Glenfiddich Distillery
Glen Grant Distillery & Garden
Glenlivet Distillery
Glen Moray Distillery
Strathisla Distillery

The Cairngorm Brewery operate from a small industrial estate on the outskirts of Aviemore. They offer a range of great tasting beers and also do tours (prior arrangement) so you can learn a little more about how water is made into beer. If you are just interested in drinking it you can buy at the shop or online

Interested individuals & parties are very welcome. Their telephone number is 01479 812222. Tours are free of charge.

We don't allow pets in our cottage, but other companions are welcome if they are good walkers like "Jogger". This is Jogger's cairn home to keep him safe during our visit to the Reindeers

There are lots of red squirrels about, keep a look out above you during your forest strolls as they are usually frolicking in the branches. There is an interesting website by the Forestry Commission on the future of the red squirrel which is fighting for its habitat with the grey squirrel (an American invader)

Yes, he has a house in Nethy Bridge (Aultmore House) so check out the local Post office regularly to ensure he isn't picking up his latest order from Amazon or golfing (one of his favourite past times) at Abernethy golf course

This article gives some background