Eden Court Theatre

Eden Court Theatre is a large theatre, cinema and arts venue situated in Inverness, Scotland.

It has recently undergone a complete refurbishment and major extension, adding a second theatre, two dedicated cinema screens, two performance/dance studios, improved dressing room and green room facilities and additional office space.

The theatre's restaurant and bar facilities have also been totally overhauled and improved.

The Steading holiday cottage is less than an hour's drive from the Eden Court Theatre:

http://www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/

Grantown Leisure Centre

The Craig Maclean Leisure Centre named after the local Olympian cyclist, opened spring 2007.

The design and construction of the facility provides a remarkable example of sustainability and energy efficiency.

The centre is an integrated facility used by the neighbouring secondary school, whilst being readily available for public use early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Facilities include a fitness suite and 20m traditional swimming pool.

The Steading holiday cottage is only two miles from the Craig Maclean Leisure Centre:
http://www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/sportsfacilities/leisurecentres/grantownlc.htm

The Aberlour Distillery

Situated at the junction of the Rivers Lour and Spey, Aberlour Distillery lies in a beautiful glen, surrounded by glorious scenery dominated by the rugged peaks of Ben Rinnes a short distance away.

Most Aberlour single malts are double cask matured.

The spirit is matured separately in the best quality ex-sherry butts and ex-bourbon casks for the required period of time. When it is ready to be bottled, whisky from the two types of casks is brought together for the first time and the different flavours and textures are subtly merged.

The Aberlour Distillery visitor centre has been awarded the maximum five-star status by Scotland’s National Tourism Board. The relaxed and informal tours enable guests to experience the whisky-making process and sample a selection of the finished products in a tutored tasting session.

The Steading holiday cottage is 25 miles from the Aberlour Distillery:

http://www.aberlour.com/

Cairngorm Sleddog Centre

Situated in Aviemore, at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountain Range, the Cairngorm Sleddog Centre offers a wide range of activities for the whole family. from Kennel & Museum Tours to Sleddog Trips and Safaris.

The centre is open all year round and although snow is great it's not essential for the dogs to run.

The Steading holiday cottage is 20 miles from the Cairngorm Sleddog Centre:
http://www.sled-dogs.co.uk/index.php

White Water Rafting

Ace Adventure have White Water Rafting trips to suit all ages and abilities.

For a gentle relaxed fun journey suited to children, young families, youth groups and those who are a little reserved to the concept of rafting - the River Spey makes a great introduction.

Ace also run trips packed full of the white stuff, yep, good old white water suited to those who don’t mind getting wet, thrilled and exhilarated - the most popular trips being on the world class experience that is the River Findhorn.

The Steading holiday cottage is the perfect base for Ace Adventure trips on the River Spey and River Findhorn:
http://www.aceadventures.co.uk/Pages/White_Water_Rafting.asp

The Cairngorm Brewery

The Cairngorm Brewery Company, established in 2001, is situated in the village of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland.

It brews traditional ales with a fresh new edge, by using well established brewing methods, the finest malted and roast barley, hops and crystal clear mountain water.

The Brewery is open to the public. It has a small shop selling a full range of bottles together with polypins and party barrels of its permanent and seasonal cask products. It provide tours and offer samples of its ales.

The Steading holiday cottage is 17 miles from the Cairngorm Brewery:

http://www.cairngormbrewery.com/index.php?app=gbu0&ns=display&ref=splash