Grant Arms Hotel
Aberdeenshire
📍 31 Grant Street, AB56 4RS
Photo: Colin Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Centre for birdwatching with its own Bird Watching & Wildlife Club
- Base for exploring Speyside whisky distilleries
- Located within Cairngorms National Park for wildlife access
- Guided wildlife tours and evening talks offered
- On-site library for guest use
The Grant Arms Hotel sits in Grantown-on-Spey, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, within Aberdeenshire's Speyside region. It's a historic hotel known as a centre for wildlife enthusiasts, home to its own Bird Watching & Wildlife Club, and is a natural base for exploring nearby whisky distilleries. On site you'll find an award-winning restaurant, a welcoming bar, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and an extensive library to relax with. The hotel offers guided wildlife activities and evening talks, as well as accessible rooms with step-free access. It's dog-friendly, with family rooms available for those travelling with children. Further afield, you can visit the Portsoy Salmon Bothy and the Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre, both within easy reach, with Keith station around eleven miles away.
How far to…
- Station
- 10.9 miles
- Portsoy Salmon Bothy
- 4.9 miles
- Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Cen
- 5.6 miles
Practical details
- Pets
- Dog friendly
- Families
- Children welcome, cots and Z-beds available
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
- Suites
- Family Rooms
- Annex Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
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