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Grantown-on-Spey

Butterfly Cottage

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57.330°N, 3.606°W
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The scent of Scots pine drifts through the Grantown air, and beyond the timber walls of your chalet the Spey valley spreads quiet and green beneath the Cairngorm foothills.

Butterfly Cottage offers chalets and camping pods for those after a base in the heart of Speyside — couples exploring whisky country, families using it as a springboard for the national park, anyone who wants a proper roof and a bit of Highland breathing space. You're in Grantown itself, a handsome Victorian town that's become a gateway to both the mountains and the famous salmon river, so shops and cafes are close if you need them. Dog owners should ask ahead about bringing pets along.

Onsite you've got wifi, which is handy if you're mixing work with walking or just need to check the forecast before heading up into the hills. Campfires are worth checking on arrival — rules can shift depending on the season and the dryness underfoot. The feel here is low-key and tucked-away, a place to unpack once and settle in rather than pitch and move on.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
14°C
Partly cloudy
5 mph
53%
7-Day Outlook
Today
14° / 8°
96%
Thu
16° / 8°
40%
Fri
15° / 9°
3%
Sat
18° / 9°
91%
Sun
14° / 8°
46%
Mon
17° / 9°
37%
Tue
16° / 11°
67%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

2 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Speyside Way

Follows the River Spey for 207km from Aviemore to Buckie on the Moray coast, threading through distillery country with mostly gentle terrain along old railway lines and riverside paths. Expect some moderate climbs near Craigellachie and Ballindalloch. Suitable for families on shorter sections (try the flat Craigellachie to Aberlour stretch), though the full route demands multi-day commitment. Dogs welcome throughout. Highlights include whisky distillery visits, abundant wildlife, and dramatic Hi

Hiking routeNational trail
6.08 km from campsite
Route length: 207 km
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Dava Way

Stretches 38km through the Scottish Highlands from Grantown-on-Spey to Forres, following a disused railway line with gentle, mostly flat gradients throughout. The well-maintained path suits families with older children who can manage the distance in stages, and buggies can handle most sections, though surface quality varies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers expansive moorland views, crosses the remote Dava Moor at 1,052 feet, and passes through working farmland and forestry—a proper

Hiking routeNational trail
15.67 km from campsite
Route length: 38 km
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Pubs, shops & services within 5 km

This site is properly off-grid — no shops, pubs, cafes or services within 5 km on our records. Pack a flask, a stove and your favourite supper. That's half the magic.

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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